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buy half a cow in Maryland
We’re recruiting family ranches in Maryland right now. Get on the list and you’re matched first — in the order you signed up — the moment one goes live.
28 Maryland families are already on the list.
new to buying beef in bulk? read the honest math first →
what half a cow costs in Maryland
every ranch sets its own price — these are the typical all-in ranges across the network. 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 Maryland — 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 Maryland market
from ranches serving Maryland — shipped frozen, or picked up at the ranch.
27 real deals closed · $44k+ in beef reserved through BHC · latest: quarter cow — TX, aug 2026 · see every win →
Maryland half-beef questions, answered straight
How much does half a cow cost in Maryland?
A typical half-beef share runs $3,300–$3,850 all-in (animal + processing), depending on the ranch and final weight — about $8–$11 per pound of hanging weight. Boxed-delivery services work out to roughly $13–$17 per pound for comparable cuts. A quarter share runs $1,700–$1,950, a whole $6,000–$7,000.
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 Maryland?
Join the list. We are actively recruiting family ranches in Maryland, and the moment one goes live we route waiting families first — in the order they signed up.
Maryland families who join now get matched first when a ranch goes live. it costs nothing to be in line.
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