Welcome

Locally raised · Family raised

From our farm
to your freezer.

Thank you for considering purchasing beef from our family. Buying a half or whole beef is different from shopping for individual cuts at the grocery store, especially if this is your first bulk-beef purchase. We created this guide to explain the process from reservation through pickup so you can plan with confidence.

Our goal is simple: no surprises. We want you to understand how pricing works, what hanging weight means, how much freezer space you may need, how the cut sheet works, and what to expect before your beef comes home.

About Us

We are a local family raising cattle while raising our two boys. Outside of the farm, Ben and Brianna are both registered nurses. Raising cattle is something our family truly enjoys, and we are thankful for every family who chooses to purchase beef from us. Thank you for supporting a local family and local agriculture.

Buying process

Follow these steps to prepare and send your beef order.

Weight & size: Understand hanging weight, take-home weight, and the available beef sizes.
Freezer space: Plan enough freezer space for your packaged beef.
Pricing and payment: Review the $6.50/lb hanging-weight price, processing fees, payment methods, and options for sharing beef.
Choose your beef: Select your preferred size: smaller, average, or larger.
Cuts: Explore available cuts and decide what you would like to keep or add to ground beef.
Your cut sheet: Complete your customer details, select a half or whole beef, choose cuts and packaging, and save your cut sheet.
Questions: Read answers to common questions before finalizing your purchase.
Before you reserve: Check every required confirmation. These confirmations are included with your final order.
Finalize your order: Complete and save your purchase agreement, including your harvest selection, automatic deposit amount and due date, initials, and signature. Deposits are due January 1st for Fall/Winter harvest or July 1st for Spring/Summer harvest.
From our family: Review your saved order and agreement, then click Send order by email. Your email app opens with the completed order addressed to info@wnchelpdesk.com. Review the email and press Send there.

After sending, someone will be in touch with you within 24hrs to confirm your reservation and provide further details.

Weight & size

This is one of the most important parts of buying bulk beef: hanging weight is not the same as the amount of packaged beef that goes into your freezer.

1. Live WeightThe weight of the animal while it is alive.

2. Hanging WeightAfter the hide, head, feet and internal organs are removed, the remaining carcass is weighed. This is the weight used to calculate your beef price.

3. Packaged / Take-Home WeightAfter aging, cutting, trimming, deboning as requested and packaging, the amount you take home will be less than the hanging weight. This is normal.

Final take-home weight varies with the animal and your cut choices, including bone-in versus boneless cuts, fat trimming, steak thickness, roast selections, soup bones and other processing choices.

Choosing the Right Size

Cattle naturally vary in size, so we cannot guarantee an exact hanging weight. When you reserve your beef, tell us whether you would prefer a smaller, average, or larger half. If you have a range in mind—such as 250–300 lbs hanging weight—tell us. We will do our best to accommodate your preference.

Freezer space

As a general planning estimate, one cubic foot of freezer space can hold roughly 30–35 pounds of packaged beef, depending on package shapes and how efficiently the freezer is packed. A half beef usually needs a substantial chest or upright freezer. Remember to account for any other food already stored in the freezer.

Tip: Have your freezer ready before pickup day. Extra room is much easier to manage than too little room.

Pricing and payment

$6.50 per pound hanging weight

Your final beef price is calculated using the animal's actual hanging weight. A $50 processing fee is added per half ($100 per whole). Optional or special packaging charges are added to the final amount.

Special processing requests: Certain processor options may carry an additional charge. If you request a special option that has an extra fee, that additional cost may be your responsibility.

Example Half-Beef Costs

Hanging weight	Beef + $50 processing
250 lbs	$1,675
300 lbs	$2,000
350 lbs	$2,325
400 lbs	$2,650
450 lbs	$2,975
500 lbs	$3,300

Example: a 350 lb half would be 350 × $6.50 + $50 processing = $2,325, before any optional charges. Because the hanging weight is not known until processing, we cannot give an exact final total ahead of time.

Payment and sharing

Accepted payment methods include Venmo, Apple Pay, and cash.

Customers may make payments toward their beef before the deposit due date if spreading out the cost is easier. The final balance is based on the actual hanging weight.

Splitting a Half With Someone

If a full half is more beef than your household needs, you may purchase a half and privately split it with a family member or friend. You are responsible for deciding how the meat and cost will be divided. Because your purchase price is based on hanging weight, multiplying the pounds printed on individual finished packages by $6.50 does not recreate the original cost of the beef.

Choose your beef

Beef is available by the half or whole.

Price is $6.50 per pound of hanging weight.

A $50 processing fee applies per half ($100 per whole).

The exact hanging weight cannot be guaranteed before processing.

Tell us if you prefer a smaller, average, or larger beef.

A non-refundable deposit is due January 1st for Fall/Winter harvest or July 1st for Spring/Summer harvest.

Preferred beef size

Your selection will carry into your order. Exact hanging weight cannot be guaranteed.

Cuts

Steaks

Ribeye

New York strip

Sirloin

Tenderloin/filet depending on cutting selections

Roasts

Chuck roast

Sirloin tip roast

Rump/round roast

Other available roasts

Other Cuts

Brisket

Short ribs

Stew meat

Cube steak

Ground beef

Soup bones, beef fat/tallow, or organ meats when available/requested

Your exact packages depend on the individual animal and your cut-sheet choices. On your cut sheet you will be able to select what cuts you would like or choose to have them added to your ground beef.

Your cut sheet

The cut sheet will ask how you want your beef cut and packaged. If you have any questions you can reach out to us at info@wnchelpdesk.com.

Steak thickness: Choose how thick you want your steaks cut.

Steaks per package: Choose how many steaks you want packaged together.

Ground beef package size: Choose the number of pounds per package.

Roast size: Choose the approximate size of your roasts.

Bone-in or boneless: Some cuts may be available either way.

Special cuts: Ask about cube steak, stew meat, soup bones, brisket, organ meats, beef fat/tallow, or other available options.

Fill out your cut sheet

Questions

Why can't you tell me exactly what my half will weigh?

Every animal is different. We can discuss your preferred size and do our best to match it, but an exact hanging weight cannot be guaranteed before processing.

Why do I take home fewer pounds than the hanging weight?

Normal weight is lost during aging, trimming, deboning and processing. Your price is based on hanging weight, not finished package weight.

Can I request a smaller half?

Yes. Tell us your preferred size range when reserving and we will do our best to accommodate it.

Can I buy a quarter?

Our beef is sold as halves or wholes. You may purchase a half and privately split it with another household.

When is the deposit due?

The agreed-upon deposit is due January 1st for Fall/Winter harvest or July 1st for Spring/Summer harvest unless otherwise discussed.

Is the deposit refundable?

No. Once paid, the deposit is non-refundable because that beef has been committed to your purchase.

Does my deposit count toward my final bill?

Yes. It is applied toward your final beef balance.

Can I make payments ahead of time?

Yes. You may make payments before the deposit deadline if that helps with budgeting.

When do I pay the remaining balance?

After hanging weight is received, the final total is calculated. The remaining balance must be paid before or at pickup/delivery.

Do I pay a separate standard processing bill?

A $50 processing fee applies per half ($100 per whole), in addition to the $6.50/lb hanging-weight price. Optional or special packaging charges may also apply.

Before you reserve

All confirmations are required and will be included with your order.

Finalize your order

Complete your purchase agreement, then select Complete your order to prepare an email with your cut sheet, required confirmations, and purchase agreement. Review the email and press Send in your email app. All fields marked * are required.

Buyer and order information

Buyer name *Phone number *Email address *Harvest *Deposit due date *

Automatically set from your harvest selection.

Requested size and deposit

Beef share *Preferred beef size *

Weights are estimates only; actual hanging weight varies. Smaller half: approximately 250 lb. Larger half: approximately 350 lb.

Selected deposit amount ($)

Automatically calculated from your beef share and size selection.

Half-beef deposits: smaller $1,000; average $1,500; larger $2,000. Whole-beef deposit: $3,000 for any size.

Buyer initials *

Purchase terms

1. Price. The beef price is $6.50 per pound based on the actual hanging weight reported by J Creek Meats.

2. Processing. A $50 processing fee applies to each half ($100 for a whole). Any optional or special packaging charge selected by the buyer, including single-pack steaks, will also be added to the final amount.

3. Final total. The final amount is calculated as actual hanging weight × $6.50, plus the applicable processing fee and any selected special-packaging charges, minus the deposit and any other payments already made.

4. Estimated size. Smaller half (approximately 250 lb) and larger half (approximately 350 lb) hanging weights are approximate targets and are not guaranteed. Average and whole-beef weights also vary and cannot be guaranteed. The final price will be based on the actual hanging weight, even when it differs from the requested size.

5. Deposit. The selected deposit is due January 1st for Fall/Winter harvest or July 1st for Spring/Summer harvest, unless the buyer and sellers agree to another date in writing. The deposit is credited toward the final amount.

6. Cancellation. The deposit is non-refundable if the buyer cancels or does not complete the purchase. If the sellers cannot provide the agreed beef, the buyer may choose a refund of the deposit or apply it to a later available date.

7. Payment. The remaining balance must be paid before the beef is delivered or released to the buyer. Payment will not be accepted after delivery. Accepted payment methods are cash, Venmo, or Apple Pay unless another method is agreed upon in advance.

8. Pickup or delivery. The buyer may pick up the beef from J Creek Meats, or the buyer and sellers may arrange a local meeting. Any local meeting must be agreed upon before pickup day.

Acknowledgment and buyer signature

I have reviewed and agree to the selected deposit, pricing, and purchase terms above.Buyer signature — type your full name *Signature date *

From our family

Buying bulk beef is a big purchase, and we appreciate the trust you place in us. We want our buyers to feel comfortable asking questions. Whether this is your first bulk-beef purchase or you have been filling a freezer with local beef for years, we are happy to help you understand the process.

Thank you for supporting local agriculture and allowing our family to help feed yours.— Ben & Brianna

John 3:16