Arkansas · beef shares direct from the ranch
buy half a cow in Arkansas
2 ranches are live in Arkansas right now. A 90-second quiz matches you with yours — straight from the ranch, no middleman.
35 Arkansas families are already on the list.
new to buying beef in bulk? read the honest math first →
what half a cow costs in Arkansas
these are the all-in prices published by the ranches currently live in Arkansas — not a national average. the deposit page shows your exact total before you pay — no surprise add-ons after that.
the honest part: roughly 40–50% of a half beef arrives as ground and stew meat — a year of real dinners, not a box of ribeyes. plan on ~8–10 cubic feet of freezer space for a half.
how it works
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take the 90-second quiz
Share size, timing, freezer space. That's it — it's how we match you instead of listing you.
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get matched with a local family ranch
We route you to a real family operation serving Arkansas — named, and yours to talk to before you commit.
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reserve with a refundable deposit
A deposit reserves your share. Fully refundable until the rancher accepts — the balance is due at final weight.
the Arkansas market
from ranches serving Arkansas — shipped frozen, or picked up at the ranch.
35 real deals closed · $58k+ in beef reserved through BHC · latest: quarter cow — oct 2026 · see every win →
Arkansas half-beef questions, answered straight
How much does half a cow cost in Arkansas?
At the ranches serving Arkansas today, a half-beef share runs $3,250–$3,499 all-in (animal + processing) — the exact figure depends on the ranch and the animal's hanging weight. Boxed-delivery services work out to roughly $13–$17 per pound for comparable cuts. A quarter share runs $1,650–$2,000, a whole $6,120.
How much freezer space do I need?
Plan on roughly 8–10 cubic feet for a half beef — a dedicated chest freezer. A $200–$300 chest freezer typically pays for itself in the first fill. A quarter share fits in about 4–5 cubic feet.
How does the deposit work?
You reserve your share with a deposit rather than the full price up front. It is fully refundable until the rancher accepts your reservation, and the balance is due at final weight. Your exact deposit total is shown before you pay.
What if there's no ranch near me in Arkansas?
Join the list. We are actively recruiting family ranches in Arkansas, and the moment one goes live we route waiting families first — in the order they signed up.
skip the grocery aisle. the quiz routes you to a real Arkansas ranch — deposit refundable until they accept.
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