Verified partnerTNGrass fed/grain finished and grass fed/grass finished USDA, Verified Pure
ZK Ranches
Raised naturally, produced locally.
USDA inspected ZK Ranches LLC
BHC Promise
Your deposit reserves your slot. It’s fully refundable until your rancher accepts it (usually within 24–48 hours). Once they commit your processing slot, it becomes non-refundable. Cold-chain guarantee and BHC mediation apply either way.
- Refundable window: change your mind before your rancher accepts? Full refund.
- Non-refundable once accepted: after they commit your slot, they’ve set aside cuts of meat and locked in processing. You’ll get a “slot locked” email the moment that happens.
- Cold-chain guarantee: if your beef arrives thawed or short, BHC makes you whole — even after acceptance.
- We mediate: any dispute, reply to your match thread or email hello@buyhalfcow.com and we step in.
About
Meet Zach
At ZK Ranches, we take pride in raising premium, pasture-raised meats with a commitment to quality, sustainability, and ethical ranching. Founded in 2012 by sixth-generation cattle rancher Zach Knowles, our Tennessee-based operation delivers hormone-free, grass-fed, and grain-finished beef directly to consumers.
In 2018, Zach’s wife, Lyndi Adler-Knowles, joined the ranch, bringing her management expertise and 15+ years of horse and cattle ranching experience. Together, we oversee every step of the process—from raising and caring for our animals to harvesting and butchering—ensuring the highest standards of quality, flavor, and animal welfare.
How it works
Direct from ZK Ranches to your freezer
01
Choose your share
Quarter, half, or whole — based on your family and freezer space.
02
Reserve & confirm
Hold your share with a deposit. Zach reaches out to confirm cut sheet, timing, and logistics.
03
Pickup or delivery
Custom butchered and vacuum-sealed on processing day. Pickup or delivery is worked out direct with the ranch.