How Buying a Beef Share Works

Buying a share of an animal is different from a trip to the store. Here is the process, start to finish.

1. 1

   Choose and reserve your share

   Pick a quarter, half or whole beef. Place a deposit to reserve it. You'll receive a share agreement that explains ownership of your portion, deposit terms, and what happens if an animal can't be processed.

2. 2

   You own your share

   Utah's custom-exempt rules require that you own your share of the live animal before it is processed. That ownership is what allows you to give processing instructions. It also means the meat is for you and your household.

3. 3

   Fill out your cut sheet

   Tell the processor how to cut and wrap your share: steak thickness, roast size, ground beef or patties, and extras. We help you through the form.

4. 4

   Processing and aging

   Your animal goes to a licensed processor. Beef is typically aged about two to three weeks before it is cut, packaged and frozen. We give you an estimated window when you reserve.

5. 5

   Final invoice

   When the animal's hanging weight and processing charges are known, we send your final invoice. Your deposit is applied to the balance.

6. 6

   Pickup or delivery

   We confirm the date, time and place before your order is ready. Bring coolers or boxes, and have your freezer ready. We serve St. George, Ivins, Santa Clara, Washington and Hurricane.

Important to know. Meat from a share is processed under Utah's custom-exempt rules. It is marked “Not For Sale” and is for you, your household and non-paying guests. It can't be resold or served by a restaurant.