Pre-Order Half Cow for Farm Pickup ONLY (Deposit)

Pasture-Raised, Dry-Aged Beef

If your family loves beef and you’re looking to stock your freezer with quality local beef, a Half Cow might be right for you.

We’re offering pasture-raised Black Angus beef from our trusted local farm partner, Nooherooka Natural. We’re proud to say this partnership goes both ways, as Nooherooka carries our pasture-raised poultry. 

What’s Included

A Half Cow fills your freezer with the full variety of beef cuts: ground beef, steaks, roasts, ribs, tenderloin, meaty bones and more. A Half Cow provides more than 1,000 four-ounce servings of beef for your family! 

You’ll also have the opportunity to customize your cuts and prioritize the beef your family uses most. We’ll provide a sample cut sheet and are happy to walk you through our recommendations.

Plus, you’re invited to take a personalized farm tour with farmer Ben when you come to pick up your beef!

Price & Payment

• $600 non-refundable deposit today reserves your Half Cow and is applied to your final balance.
• Price is $13.50/lb based on hanging weight. Processing is included.
• Estimated hanging weight: 250–325 lbs
• Estimated total cost: $3,375-4,300
• Estimated take-home beef: 170-220 lbs, depending on animal size and your cut selections.
• We’ll send an invoice for your remaining balance on October 12th.
• Final payment due October 15th via credit card.

Because we are reserving a particular animal for you, the $600 deposit is non-refundable.

Know Your Beef

These cows are:

• Born and raised in North Carolina
• Pasture-raised and rotationally grazed
• Provided with supplemental farm-grown grains and certified Organic minerals
• Raised without antibiotics or growth hormones
• Humanely cared for throughout their lives

In addition to grazing pasture, these cows receive supplemental feed grown on the farm, along with spent grains from local breweries. This helps produce excellent marbling and flavor.

For 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef, shop our Carolina Pastures beef collection instead.

Premium Quality & Processing

Your beef is:

• Processed at a USDA-inspected facility
• Dry-aged for maximum tenderness and flavor
• Vacuum-sealed and frozen in individual cuts

Storage

We recommend 7-9 cubic feet of freezer space to store your Half Cow. Vacuum-sealed beef retains excellent quality for 1-2 years. 

How It Works

Your $600 deposit reserves your Half Cow. After you place your deposit, Ben will contact you to talk through your cut sheet.

Half Cows will be available for farm pickup ONLY at Carolina Pastures in Hurdle Mills, NC, in late October 2026.

Pickup location:
3200 Breeze Rd
Hurdle Mills, NC 27541

Please disregard any delivery information or dates provided at checkout. We’ll contact you to schedule your individual pickup time and farm tour.

Questions? Contact ben@dawnbreakerfarms.com.