If beef is what’s for dinner at your house then this is for you! Many of our customers select a whole beef every year, whether its all for them, like we do in our family, or they are splitting it with another family, the whole beef is your very best value. It's our lowest price per pound package and it gives you complete control over what you want in your beef package. Like our half beef you get custom cutting automatically included with your beef package. And just like with the half beef we work with you hand in hand to help you decide what cuts you want and how you want them packaged. While the weight varies by animal, over the last number of years the average final packaged weight of a whole has been around 400 pounds of beef. The average hanging weight has been around 600 pounds but again, this varies animal to animal and the hanging weight can vary as much as between 550 pounds to 800 hanging pounds. For wholes you can request a larger or smaller animal.

Twice what is in a half, of course. Recommended for large families with 3 or more adults and hungry kids.

Will take up almost all of a large upright freezer (20 cu.ft.)

Custom Cut to your specifications

Whole beef costs average between $3650 and $4050 and with butchers fees the total cost averages $4350 to $4750

Whole beef orders require an $850 deposit to secure your order.

Pick up at farm only for Whole Beef orders

There is a small charge for the bones and organ meat for whole beef customers as that weight is not part of your hanging weight charge. Simply select them ala carte on your cut instructions to get the items you want.

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Half and whole beef customers enjoy the best value and greatest ability to customize their order, like how thick you want your steaks, what cuts you want, what roasts you want or which you want ground into burger packages. We will help walk you through the process of doing your cutting instructions, it's easier than you think! If you’re thinking about a quarter beef, maybe get a friend to go in with you and get a half! While the package weight is different for each animal, over the last number of years the average final packaged weight of a half has been around 175 pounds of beef. The average hanging weight is 275 to 350 pounds but again, this varies animal to animal

Recommended for large families with 2 adults and some very hungry kids.

Will take up to 50% of a large upright freezer

Custom Cut to your specifications. We will help you with this! It's easy with our help!

Beef prices for a half average $1950 but can be more with larger animals and with the butcher fees the average total cost is between $2050 and $2550. This can vary of course with a larger or smaller than average animal. We ask during your cutting instruction process if you have a preference for a size of animal and do everything we can to provide that for you.

Half beef orders require a $450 deposit to reserve your spot

Pick up at farm only for 1/2 beef orders.

There is a small charge for the bones and organ meat for half beef customers as that weight is not part of your hanging weight charge. Simply select them ala carte on your cut instructions to get the items you want..

The Quarter Beef includes a few more types of cuts than an 1/8 like flank steak or brisket and stew meat and short ribs. Its a great value that gives you all the beef standards like steaks, roasts and our great burger but also gives you some of the best kept secret cuts like flank steaks, brisket and short ribs. Wait till you try the short ribs or beef shanks in the crock pot! Awesome! While the hanging weight is different for each animal, over the last number of years the hanging weights have been in the 120-180 pound range, with final packaged weights averaging around 90 – 100 pounds.

Recommended for families with 1-2 adults and a kid or two.

Will take up half of a small chest freezer or 25% of small upright freezer

Each cut is individually wrapped, except steaks which generally come 2 per pack.

Includes New York steaks, Rib Steaks, Tenderloin/Filets, Sirloin Steaks, a variety of 2-3 lb. roasts, arm, top, bottom and/or chuck, flank steak and/or brisket, beef shanks, stew meat, short ribs and 1 lb. packages of Ginkgo Farms Grass Fed & Grass Finished Ground Beef.

25% Steaks

35% Roasts and misc. cuts like stew meat and short ribs

40% Ground Beef

Beef costs average $950 to $1150 typically with all in costs including butchers fee around $1150 to $1350. This varies of course with the size of the animal, but you always get what you pay for!

There is a $250 deposit required to reserve your 1/4 beef

Pick up at farm only for 1/4 orders.

At pickup you will have some choice on the size of the 1/4 select, depending on availability

An Eighth Beef is a great way for first timers to try out our delicious grassfed beef. It includes all the typical cuts you want to enjoy like steaks and roasts, and plenty of ground beef. While the package weight is different for each animal, over the last number of years the average final packaged size of an eighth has been 40-60 pounds of beef. The average hanging weight is 65 to 90 pounds but again, this varies animal to animal and the hanging weight can vary, as much as 10 pounds either way. An 1/8 fits in your regular kitchen refr./freezer with room to spare, so you can try us out without having to own a separate freezer.

Recommended for smaller families with 1-2 adults and 1 child.

Will take up to 75% of a standard-sized top freezer or a 25% small chest freezer

Each cut is individually wrapped, except some of the steaks which generally come 2 per pack

Includes typically 2-3 New York steaks, 2-3 Rib Steaks, 2 Tenderloin/Filets, 2 Sirloin Steaks or 2 sirloin tip steaks, 2-3 roasts, either arm, top, bottom, round and/or chuck, and 1 lb. packages of Ginkgo Farms Grass Fed Ground Beef. Please note that the packages may vary slightly, as the butcher does everything they can to maximize the value for you - if they do we add more of another cut to make up for it.

See the “Beef Chart” page to see more desciptions of the cuts listed above.

20-25% Steaks

25-35% Roasts and misc. cuts like stew meat and short ribs

40-50% Ground Beef, depending on the size of the animal

On average 1/8s are $550 to 650 for the beef cost and with butcher fees they average between $650 and $750 total final cost. But again, animal weights vary so it can be more or less than this.

There is a $150 deposit required to reserve an 1/8 beef

Pick up at farm only for 1/8 orders.

you will have some choice in terms of size of your 1/8 depending on availability.

$100.00

This bag contains approximately 25 pounds of our aged 100% grass-fed, local, grass-finished beef.

Contents:

* Approximately 12 pounds of premium ground beef

$55

This bag contains approximately 12 pounds of our aged 100% grass-fed, local, grass-finished beef.

Contents:

* Approximately 25 pounds of premium ground beef

$250

This bag contains approximately 60 pounds of our aged 100% grass-fed, local, grass-finished beef.

Contents:

* Approximately 60 pounds of premium ground beef

Grass Fed & Grass Finished Beef Tongue

$15.59

While seen as exotic, beef tongue is actually a staple in many soup recipes because the high fat content adds so much flavor. It’s also high in zinc, iron and vitamin B-12, adding a strong healthy aspect to its taste.

People around the world cook beef tongue in many different ways. It’s used for barbecue and Tacos de Lengua (“Tongue Tacos”), as well as in soups and stir-fried with onions and vegetables. In Puerto Rico, they cook lengua al caldero (tongue pot roast). In France, boiled beef tongue is prepared with mushrooms and a Madeira sauce. 

Trust us, if you serve beef tongue at your next dinner party, it will make an impression. And with Ginkgo Farms, you get beef tongue from our 100% grass fed, grass finished cattle raised on the fields of ADK.

Grass Fed & Grass Finished Beef Oxtail

$25.99

Gelatin-rich, tender and flavorful, our oxtail is usually used in stocks, soups or braises. Oxtail adds texture and health benefits to whatever you decide to cook, with flavor unlike any other cut of beef.


Filled with beefy flavor, slow-cooked oxtail used in stews add a bold flavor that is unlike other types of beef. It’s a staple of Jamaican cuisine, as well as the key ingredient in English Oxtail Soup. It’s also found in soup dishes around the world, from China and Korea to South America. 

By ordering from Ginkgo Farms, you get the added benefit of oxtail from cattle that are 100% grassfed and pasture finished. We never give our cattle growth-promoting hormones or antibiotics, which means you will get the most tasty, nutritious oxtail you have ever eaten.

Grass Fed & Grass Finished Beef Heart

$14.59

Beef heart offers a lean cut for those who want to “honor the whole animal.” Best if cooked low and slow, beef heart has a rich flavor. It’s a great addition to kabobs, stews or pan-seared and served with your favorite sides. Some also prefer to slice it thin, bread it and fry it or throw it on the grill. A beef heart burger also is a favorite choice for those who want beefier flavor in their burger.

Once you remove any pockets of fat around the heart, you have one of the leanest cuts available. This heart also offers a large range of nutrients. It’s rich in folate, iron, zinc and selenium. It contains B-complex vitamins, including B2, B6 and B12, all of which are cardioprotective.

Grass Fed & Grass Finished Beef Liver

$13.25

Beef liver is one of the healthiest cuts you can buy. Loaded with iron and packed with protein, liver is tender and moist when cooked correctly. It has a creamy taste that works well in stir fry or pan-seared and served with sautéed onions or garlic. 

The key with liver is to not overcook it. It works well when you add your favorite sauce, spice or gravy. It’s versatile enough to pair with everything from mushrooms to garlic cloves.

And you get tons of good nutrients and vitamins from liver. In addition to iron and protein, it’s a powerful source of vitamin A, which is beneficial to eye health. It also has folic acid and zinc, making liver the most nutrient-dense organ meat.

Grass Fed &Grass Finished Beef Suet Fat (for rendering)

$25.99

Pure beef suet from around the kidneys. Render into tallow.

Beef Suet, collected from around the kidneys, is an ingredient in many traditional recipes.  Render into creamy white tallow that can be used for many purposes including baking, frying, candle making, or incorporate into lotions and creams.

Grass Fed & Grass Finished Beef Kidneys

$11.59

Beef kidneys are a lean edible organ meat that provide some important dietary nutrients. Although not commonly eaten in the United States, much of the world considers kidney meat a delicacy. Beef kidneys may be served alone or as additions in other dishes, such as kidney stew and kidney pie.