ARMAND'S HARPER VALLEY FAMILY FARM - MEATS

If you have ever eaten meat from the grocery store and compared it to the meat from homegrown pork or beef, you know there is a big taste difference.

We would like to give you an opportunity to experience the difference. This is not only a chance to have high quality meat, but by buying direct from the producer, there is a big price difference.

Our cattle have access to pastureland early in life and are finished on a grain diet.  We do this because if makes high quality, tender, flavorful meat.

We strive to raise happy and healthy stock on our family owned & operated farm.  Artificial growth hormones are not used on our farm.
 

How does it work?

First you contact us to let us know what you are interested in. We will then schedule in your order, (Keep in mind we have hogs available year round, but cattle only in late summer into fall.) On the appointment date, we will deliver your hog or cow to the the Locker Plant. There it will be processed according to your specifications. In a couple of weeks your smoked pork chops, sausage, etc. or T-bone steaks, roasts and hamburger, etc. will be ready for pick-up.

Cattle will become available starting in the summer until late fall. Hogs are available year round.  We currently deliver to  Napoleon Locker Plant or Westport Locker. Please let us know as soon as possible  of your interest so we can get an appointment scheduled.
 

What cuts of pork could I expect to get from a hog?

First of all the hog we deliver should weigh in around 250 lbs. Based on that assumption, you can expect to get about 140 lbs of frozen pork products from a whole hog.

These cuts would include the following* :

(* Please note that actual results will vary, this is supplied as a guide. Also, if you do not like one of the cuts, it can be ground into sausage.)
                                

How much will a hog cost?

We will try to deliver a hog that is close to 250 lbs. Prices are subject to change and do not include processing fees. The processing fees at the Locker Plant vary according to how your pork is prepared. Generally, it should be approximately $170.00. So you can expect the total cost of the hog, including processing to be about $320.00 - $350.00. We accept payments made by cash or by check for the live animal. You will need to pay the Locker Plant for the butcher cuts. 

What cuts of beef can I expect to get?

Cows weigh a lot more than hogs. We usually butcher when their live weigh is around 1300 lbs. give or take a couple of hundred pounds. Our next group of steers for butcher should be ready in August. Please keep in mind that these are live animals and the weights and timing can vary. We prefer to sell steers in whole or half quantities. If you do not wish to have a whole steer, we will put your name on a list till we can find another buyer for the other half.

For this example, we will use a half of a steer. A side of beef should weigh about 390 lbs. (780 lb. carcass).

The cuts for a side of beef that can be expected include the following*:

(* Please note that actual results will vary, this is supplied as a guide. Also, if you do not like one of the cuts, it can be made into ground beef.)

What does it cost?

We will try to deliver a steer that is close to 1300 lbs. The price for half of a cow will be about $650.00 plus processing fees. The processing fees at the Locker Plant vary according to how your beef is prepared. Generally, the cost is approximately $250.00 for a half of a cow. So you can expect the total cost of the half beef, including processing to be about $900.00. We accept payments made by cash or by check for the live animal. You will need to pay the Locker Plant for the butcher cuts. 

Our farm raised beef and pork is available in both retail cuts and
bulk.  As of January 2010 retail prices are as follows.

Pork:
     Whole Hog Sausage or Ground Pork 1 lb. package           $4.00
     Pork Burgers or Sausage Patties  4 per pkg.                       $5.00/pkg./ 2 packs for $9.00
     Boneless Butterfly Pork Chops  4 per pkg.                           $8.00/pkg.
     Spare Ribs                                                                                 $7.00/pkg.
     Pork BBQ  approx. 1 lb. pkg. heat n'serve                            $5.00/pkg.
     Pork Neck Bones also available

Beef:
     Lean Ground Beef                                                                   $4.00 per lb.
     Premium Beef Patties                                                              $5.00 per pack/2 packs for $9.  (4 per pack)
     Cube Steak  4/pkg.                                                                  $7.00/pkg.
     Arm Roast                                                                                 $12.00/pkg.
     Chuck Roast                                                                             $10.00/pkg.
     Heel of Round Roast                                                               $12.50/pkg.
     Rump Roast                                                                              $15.00/pkg.
     Beef Soup Bone                                                                       $3.00/pkg.
     Sirloin Steak   1 steak per pkg.                                               $8.00/pkg.
     T-Bone Steak   2 steak per pkg.                                            $12-18/pkg.
     Ribeye steak    2 steaks per pkg.                                           $10-15/pkg.
     Odd parts of beef also available just ask
(Prices are subject to change)

All of these cuts are locally processed at a state inspected facility.

If you would like to buy in bulk it is an even better value.