Maine · beef shares direct from the ranch
buy half a cow in Maine
1 verified ranch is live in Maine right now. A 90-second quiz matches you with yours — no marketplace markup, no middleman.
8 Maine families are already on the list.
new to buying beef in bulk? read the honest math first →
what half a cow costs in Maine
every ranch sets its own price — these are the typical all-in ranges across the network. no hidden fees stacked on top at checkout.
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 verified ranch
We route you to a real, vetted family operation serving Maine — named, pictured, yours to talk to.
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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.
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Maine half-beef questions, answered straight
How much does half a cow cost in Maine?
A typical half-beef share runs $1,100–$1,950 all-in (animal + processing), depending on the ranch and final weight — about $6–$9 per pound of hanging weight. Boxed-delivery services work out to roughly $13–$17 per pound for comparable cuts. A quarter share typically runs $550–$1,000, a whole $2,000–$3,500.
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 of about 25% of the share price. It is fully refundable until the rancher accepts your reservation, and the balance is due at final weight — you never pay everything up front.
What if there's no ranch near me in Maine?
Join the list. We are actively recruiting verified family ranches in Maine, 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 Maine ranch — deposit refundable until they accept.
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