New York · beef shares direct from the ranch
buy half a cow in New York
We’re recruiting verified family ranches in New York right now. Get on the list and you’re matched first — in the order you signed up — the moment one goes live.
43 New York families are already on the list.
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what half a cow costs in New York
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 New York — 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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New York half-beef questions, answered straight
How much does half a cow cost in New York?
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 New York?
Join the list. We are actively recruiting verified family ranches in New York, and the moment one goes live we route waiting families first — in the order they signed up.
New York families who join now get matched first when a verified ranch goes live. it costs nothing to be in line.
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