These grass-fed cattle have two feeding seasons, resulting in slightly different flavor attributes depending on the time of year. From April through December, their diet consists of 100% foraged grasses on our pasture. In the winter feeding period, from January to April, the cattle eat 2 lbs. of grain (wheat and pea screenings) to supplement their diet of alfalfa, oat hay and grass hay. This is important because the animal’s diet has an impact on the marbling of the meat. During the winter months, the beef will have more marbling. In the summer months, the meat will be leaner.

Fill your chest freezer with grass-fed beef from Eaton Ranch. You can order a quarter or a half beef. The quarter beef is a “mixed” quarter and weighs approximately 100lbs. This means that you would be receiving cuts from both the front and the back of the cow. The half beef is about 200lbs. And a whole is 400lbs.

Packaging: About 50% of the meat is ground beef, 25% is for roast cuts, and 25% is for steaks. The meat is flash frozen and wrapped in butcher paper and the cuts are labeled. The ground beef is portioned in 1lb cryovack packs, the steaks are usually 2 per pack, and the roasts are usually in 2-3lb packs.

Options: If you would like to pay $0.55 extra per pound to have the ground beef formed into patties, we can do that too. There are 1/4, 1/3, and 1/2 pound patties available. We can also provide stew meat, brisket, ribs, and cubed steak. Call us to place a special order. (866) 588-MARX (8279)

Shipping: We use Fedex Overnight shipping. But since Eaton Natural Beef is limited production, it could take up to 2 weeks for your meat to be ready to ship. Call us before ordering to discuss when you will receive your beef.

To learn more about this beef and the family that raises it visit: Eaton Natural Beef.