Our commitment to 100% grass-fed cattle, pasture-raised pigs & chickens, and regenerative farming practices ensures the well-being of our animals and the sustainability of our land. Their 100% grass-fed diet not only ensures flavorful beef but also promotes healthier fats like Omega-3s.

How it works: You reserve a Bristol Haven Farm Half Beef Custom Share today with a $150 non-refundable deposit. We reserve one of our cattle for you. In November, your beef will go to a USDA-certified butcher to be processed and packed in individual vacuum-sealed packages.  Once we have the hanging weight from the butcher, we'll send you an invoice for the final cost of the animal (minus the deposit).  When your cuts are ready, you'll pay the processing costs to the processor at the time of pick up.  (For 2024, processing costs were $0.71 per pound hanging weight with additional $0.15/lb for ground beef, along with the slaughter fee of approximately $80 for a half cow.)

Pricing your beef: This deposit will secure your purchase of a half cow at $5.25 per pound hanging weight in November 2025.  Our 100% grass-fed cows usually have a hanging weight of 400 to 600 pounds, resulting in a take-home product weight of approximately 50-70% depending on the cuts you choose.  You may state in the special instructions section at check out if you have a preferred weight & we'll do our best to accommodate.

Freezer Space: This half beef share will require approximately 10 cubic ft. of freezer space.

Customization and fulfillment: Our processing dates for 2025 are in early to mid-November.  We'll contact you a couple weeks prior to your processing date and advise you of where & how to send the cutting instructions to the processor.  You will pick up your meat at the processor located within 1-2 hours from Kalamazoo.

Please note that deposits are non-refundable as they are used to support the growth and care of a living animal, which is an irreversible process.