{"title":"Meat","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRed Devon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Devon, also known as Ruby Red, are supposedly one of the oldest breeds in existence. Their name comes from their color and native home near Devon, Britain. Historical records show the Romans noted the red cattle when they occupied the area in 55 B.C. They were brought to New England by the Pilgrims in 1623 (in subsequent trips, not the first Mayflower trip) and were a popular tri-purpose breed (work-milk-meat) in the American colonies in the 1700s. They were also a popular choice to pull the wagons west on the Oregon Trail. The breed did not take part in the \"feedlot madness\" that happened in America after WWII and is still optimized for robust, rugged, healthy animals that naturally control diseases and parasites; making it easier to raise them organically on pasture alone and and not ever need a feedlot. Red Devons are recognized for producing some of the finest beef off pasture alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Red Devon cattle are on organic pasture year around and are fed our organic grains. They are born on our farm and certified organic and do not receive antibiotics, hormones, vaccines, GMOs and are fed only products raised on our farm (except for salt). Not only are they never deliberately exposed to synthetic chemicals, but neither is their feed.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beef","title":"Half Beef (Deposit)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is for a deposit on half a certified organic beef delivered to Eureka, Illinois locker in the summer of 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cows are certified organic, were born on our farm and spend their whole life on our pasture. They never receive any hormones, vaccines or antibiotics. They are never in a feedlot, but do eat supplement grain when pasture and\/or hay supplied are less than ideal. All grains fed were raised on our farm. The only purchased feeds these cows receive are salt and minerals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically, half a beef will be around 300 lbs hanging weight. Total cost of JUST the beef is $6 per pound times actual hanging weight. (i.e. 300 lbs x $6 = $1800.) Locker\/processing fees are an additional $300 to $400. Depending on how you want it cut and packaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eActual meat is less than hanging weight. Depending on how much bone-in vs. boneless cuts and shrink that occurs during hanging. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003eBUTCHERED COW SAMPLE CUT OUT (lbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCow (steer) butchered 12\/26\/24  ear tag FX42\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBelow is an example of how a cow cut out for us.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eHanging weight for 1\/2 cow = 306\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e*****************************\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eFillet = 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ePorter House = 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eRib eye = 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eT Bone = 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eTop Sirlion = 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eSirloin Tip = 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eRump Roast = 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eChuck Roast = 22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eShort Ribs = 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eHamburger = 109\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eBristket = 5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eTotal meat = 191\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eStew meat \u0026amp; soup bones = 11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eOrgan meat = 9 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eFat = 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eTotal take home product = 230\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e191 lb take home meat \/ 306 lbs hanging = 62%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e306 * $6.00 = $1836\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eplus $400 processing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e= $2,236 for 1\/2 cow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ewhich works out to $11.71 perTotal meat = 191\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ewhich works out to $9.72 per pound for take home product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eProcessing cost includes the cost to butcher and package the meat and is paid to the locker. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eCost will vary on how you want the cow processed, labeled and packaged (such as butcher paper wrapped vs. vacuum packed, hamburger packed in chubs or patties).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThe percent of meat you take home \/  hanging weight will vary on depending on how you want it processed and how many bone-in verses boneless cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eRequires about 8-10 cubit feet of freezer space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Quality Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48505412649175,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/9047\/0359\/files\/red-devon-cows-on-pasture.jpg?v=1773504003"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/9047\/0359\/collections\/red-devon-cows-on-pasture.jpg?v=1776477590","url":"https:\/\/quality-organic-2.myshopify.com\/collections\/meat.oembed","provider":"Quality Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}