0rganic care Pasture raised. 1/2 beef side (Deposit non Refundable Required $360) hanging weight $10.50/lb your deposit is refundable once you pay hanging weight price
Sale price
$350.00
Regular price
$360.00
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0rganic care Pasture raised. 1/2 beef side (Deposit non Refundable Required $360) hanging weight $10.50/lb your deposit is refundable once you pay hanging weight price
Sale price
$350.00
Regular price
$360.00
Pickup available at Castle Rock: Tractor Supply (Last Sunday of month) 3:00-3:30 PM
Usually ready in 24 hours
Reserve your 1/2 beef today by selecting your preferred butcher date and placing a deposit. Your beef will be dry-aged for approximately 18–21 days after processing to maximize tenderness and flavor before being cut and packaged to your specifications.
Your deposit for the whole beef is non-refundable. The deposit will only be applied toward your purchase if you move forward with having the whole beef processed. If you choose not to proceed with the whole-beef order, the deposit will not be refunded.
Our Ranch Practices
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Rotational Grazed
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Dryland Grazed
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Grass Fed
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Grass Finished
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Homegrown on Our Colorado Ranch
We are not USDA Certified Organic.
Pricing
$10.50 per pound hanging weight
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Average hanging weight: 200–350 lbs
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Estimated total cost: $2,500–$3,800 depending on the size of the animal
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Plus butcher processing fees
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$900 non-refundable deposit required to reserve your beef
Your deposit will be credited toward your final balance. Once your animal has been harvested and weighed, we will send you an invoice based on the actual hanging weight.
Because every animal is different, final weights and costs will vary.
Why Buy a Half Beef?
A half beef offers exceptional value and allows you to fully customize your order.
You can choose:
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Steak thickness
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Roast sizes
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Ground beef package sizes
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Bone-in or boneless cuts
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Organ meats, bones, and fat (optional)
We'll guide you through the cutting instructions and make the process easy.
Freezer Space & Family Size
A half beef is ideal for:
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Families of 2–6 people
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Customers who want to stock their freezer for months
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Approximately 120–220 lbs of take-home beef
Plan on using approximately 50% of a 24 cubic foot upright freezer.
Pickup & Delivery
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Pick up directly from the butcher
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Home delivery available for an additional fee
Butcher Fees
Customers pay butcher processing fees directly to the butcher. Processing charges typically include:
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Harvest fee
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Cut and wrap fee
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Packaging materials
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Disposal and handling fees
Processing costs vary by butcher and hanging weight.
How Payment Works
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Place your $360 deposit to reserve your beef.
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Your animal is harvested on the selected butcher date.
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The carcass is weighed and the hanging weight is determined. You get your deposit back when we charge for hanging weight.
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Your final invoice is calculated based on hanging weight at $10.50/lb.
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Your deposit is applied toward the final balance.
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The butcher contacts you regarding cutting instructions.
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After dry aging and processing, your beef is ready for pickup or delivery.
What Is Hanging Weight?
Hanging weight is the weight of the beef carcass after harvest and before final processing into individual cuts.
Our pricing is based on hanging weight because it is the industry standard for purchasing whole and half beef.
Typically:
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Take-home meat averages 60–65% of hanging weight, depending on your cutting instructions.
For example, a 300 lb hanging weight half beef may yield approximately 180–195 lbs of packaged beef.
At Winters Ranch, you are charged based on the actual hanging weight of your animal.
- Never pennedOpen pasture every day of their lives, right up to butcher day.
- Dry-aged 21 daysAging improves tenderness and deepens the flavor.
- No hormones or antibioticsNo added hormones, no antibiotics, no GMOs.
- Free delivery or pickupRanch pickup in Rush, Front Range drop points, or free home delivery.
Good to know
Questions we get asked
If yours isn't here, call the ranch. We'd rather talk it through than have you guess.
Read all FAQsHow is it packaged?
Each cut is individually wrapped, except steaks, which generally come two to a pack. Every package carries the USDA inspection mark and the Colorado Proud badge.
Are your cattle grass-fed?
We run two programs, and we label which is which. Grass-fed and grass-finished cattle are on grass their whole lives. Grain-finished cattle are pasture-raised, then finished on grain for 60 to 90 days.
Check this product's title and description. We don't use one label to cover everything.
Do you use hormones or antibiotics?
No. No added hormones, no antibiotics, no GMOs. We don't spray our pasture with pesticides or chemicals.
How do I get my order?
Three ways, all free. Pick up at the ranch in Rush, meet us at a drop point in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Falcon, Peyton, Calhan, Fountain, Castle Rock or Monument, or take free home delivery on side orders.
When do I need to order by?
6:00 PM MST the day before your pickup.
Is your meat USDA inspected?
Yes. Our meat is processed at a USDA-inspected facility, EST. 1686.
What Colorado families say
5 out of 5 stars
We split a half with my sister. The invoice matched what they told us on the phone, to the dollar.
Sarah M., Colorado Springs
5 out of 5 stars
They walked me through the cut sheet twice. First time I've ever understood what I was ordering.
Daniel R., Pueblo
5 out of 5 stars
A quarter filled half our chest freezer, exactly like the chart said. The ground beef is a different thing entirely.
Megan T., Falcon
More from the ranch
Our ranch
Raised by one family, on one piece of ground
Our family has raised cattle on the open plains of eastern Colorado since 1952. Two years to raise an animal, no hormones, no antibiotics, and no pens. Our cattle graze every day of their lives, right up to butcher day.
We're not USDA Certified Organic, and we'll tell you exactly why. We'd rather show you how we work than hand you a badge.
The Winters family · Rush, Colorado