Growing delicious & wholesome meat since 2017

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Buying meat from a local farm should be easy

Yea. We agree.

We're trashing the traditional way other farms sell meat

🚫 No Googling to figure out what "hanging weight" means (spoiler alert: you don't actually get that much meat!)
🚫 No "pay the processing separately"
🚫 No "you call the butcher shop with cut instructions"
🚫 No butcher paper wrapped mystery packages
🚫 No picking up your own meat from the butcher shop or meeting in a parking lot
🚫 No waiting 9 months+ 
🚫 No cash or check only

You deserve down-home service, not more work.

Delicious Meat + Concierge Service = Easier for YOU

✔ Shop our retail cuts to try before you fill the freezer
✔ One flat price you know at booking
✔ Pay by cash, card, check, Venmo or PayPal
✔ Payment plans available
✔ Concierge service - we handle all the butcher shop details
✔ Know how many of each cut you'll get
✔ Customize your cuts at no added cost
✔ Vac packed for extra long shelf life & no freezer burn
✔ Pre-sorted for easy storage in your freezer

Stock Your Freezer in 3 Easy Steps

1. Order online & pay deposit now to secure your reservation.
2. Fill out our online cut instructions form in 15 min or less
3. Your pre-sorted order is ready to easily store in your freezer

What package is right for my family?

Stocking the freezer looks different for every family. With several size options available, you'll find the right bulk package to fit your budget and fit in your freezer

What meat cuts do I get?

Easily compare the quantities and cuts between our different bulk packages.
Custom cutting available for 1/2 Beef, 1/4 Beef, 1/2 Hog & Whole Hog packages

How much will my freezer hold?

Buying a bulk meat package means you'll need a stand alone deep freeze. Our helpful guide will show you how much meat will fit in your freezer.

Bulk Meat Package FAQs

How to order bulk meat packages from Blue Silo

1. Order online & pay deposit to secure your reservation
2. Check your inbox for an order confirmation & follow email link to complete the online cut instruction form
3. Your meat is ready! Your order will be pre-sorted, labelled and bagged for easy storage in your freezer.

Read more here: How to Order a Side of Beef

How long will I have to wait for my meat?

Our 1/8 Beef and Ultimate Meat Trio Package usually has the quickest fulfillment time, between 4-6 weeks. Wait times will vary based on the time of year and demand. 

How do I get my bulk meat order?

Home delivery is included in all orders for addresses in our delivery area. Our delivery area includes Springfield, Willard, Nixa, Ozark, & Republic, Missouri. Anyone outside the delivery area should plan to pick up at The Farm Store. Most deliveries will be made on Monday or Wednesday afternoons by our delivery driver. Approximately 2-4 weeks before your meat is ready, we will contact you by email to finalize your delivery details.

When do I pay the deposit?

Your deposit is paid by card when you order online. The charge will be posted 1-2 days after you place your order after we manually process it. You will receive a receipt by email. Your deposit is a payment toward the total cost. The balance is due 10 days before your meat is ready.

Are payment plans available?

Yes! After paying the deposit at booking, you can choose to spread your final payment out into installments using Afterpay. Your Afterpay payment plans would begin at the time your final balance is due (10 days before your meat is ready). Your installments will be paid directly to Afterpay, NOT Blue Silo. Read about Afterpay here.

Are discounts available?

1/2 Beef, 1/4 Beef, 1/2 Hog & Whole Hog customers get a 3% discount for paying their final balance with cash or check.

Do you charge by hanging weight? Do I have to pay the processor?

NO! Our obsession is making this process simple, and understanding what "hanging weight" is is NOT simple or straightforward. You do not pay by hanging weight. All butcher shop processing costs are included in the total price. There are no surprise fees. All payments are made directly to Blue Silo Beef. To learn more, read How Much Beef is in a Cow.

How can I customize my beef side?

Choosing a 1/2 Beef gives the most options to customize, compared to the 1/4 Beef. There is no added charge for any custom option you choose.

Personalize your 1/2 Beef with the following options:

• Choose between KC Strips & Filets or Porterhouse & T-Bone Steaks
• Choose 2 lb ground beef packages instead of the standard 1 lb.
• Get larger roasts cut (where available)
• Have a Prime Rib Roast cut
• Get a whole brisket
• Get Shaved Philly Sandwich Beef substituted for part of the Stew Meat
• Grind unwanted cuts into more ground beef
• Make a portion of ground beef into Grill Ready Burger Patties, Beef Chorizo, or Mild Italian Beef Sausage (no extra fee, no minimum pound requirement)
• Choose to take organ meat or bones for no additional fee (Liver, Heart, Tongue, Oxtail, Marrow Bones or Dog Bones)

Personalize your 1/4 Beef with the following options:

• Grind unwanted cuts into more ground beef
• Make a portion of ground beef into burger patties (no extra fee, no minimum pound requirement)
• Choose to take organ meat or bones for no additional fee (Liver, Heart, Tongue, Oxtail, Marrow Bones or Dog Bones)

Choosing a Whole Hog gives you the most options to customize compared to a 1/2 Hog. There is no added charge for any custom option you choose.

• Choose bone-in or boneless pork chops
• Get more chops instead of loin roasts
• Request thicker or thinner chops
• Grind the ham for more sausage
• Choose to leave all or part of your hams fresh to cure & smoke yourself.
• Get uncured pork belly or fresh side instead of bacon
• Choose to take organ meat, leaf fat or bones for no additional fee (Liver, Heart, or Ham Hocks)
• Choose up to 4 different sausage varieties with no quantity minimums. Choose from:
• Ground Pork
• Mild Sausage
• Spicy
• Chorizo
• Medium with Sage

Personalize your 1/2 Hog with the following options:

• Choose bone-in or boneless pork chops
• Grind the ham for more sausage
• Get uncured pork belly or fresh side instead of bacon
• Choose up to 4 different sausage varieties with no quantity minimums
• Choose to take organ meat, leaf fat or bones for no additional fee (Liver, Heart, Tongue or Ham Hocks)

Besides size, what's the difference between a 1/2 and 1/4 Beef?

Often, a 1/4 Beef can be filled quicker than a 1/2 Beef. Choose this size for the best balance of cuts. A 1/4 Beef is best for small families with younger kids who are eating beef 2-4 times per week.

When you invest in a 1/2 Beef, you get the most options to customize, including steak choice, package size and steak thickness. Customers also enjoy the widest variety of products in a 1/2, including Dog Bones, Tri-Tip, Whole Brisket and Flank Steak that aren't found in a 1/4 Beef. Plus, customers have the option for using a portion of their ground beef total into Grill Ready Burgers, Beef Chorizo or Mild Italian Beef Sausage. There's also options to cut a Prime Rib and substitute in Shaved Philly Sandwich Beef. A 1/2 Beef is best for large families, folks with ample freezer storage space, those who love to entertain and cook at home often, or couples with grown children who want to share.

What size of freezer do I need?

A standalone freezer is required for any package over 50 lb, and is recommended for the 1/8 Beef. Either a chest or upright style freezer will work. Chest freezers can fit more and maintain a more consistent temperature. Rule of thumb is 1 cu ft storage space for every 25 lb frozen meat. From personal experience, I know a 1/2 beef comfortably fits in a 12 cu ft chest freezer with room to organize. 

How long is frozen meat good for?

So long as the product isn't subjected to temperature fluctuations and the vac-pac seal stays intact, our frozen beef retains its freshness for 9-12 months after packaging, sometimes longer. We recommend you aim for a side of meat your family can eat through in less than a year to ensure you enjoy our meat's peak flavor.

I'm not sure if I can fit a beef or pork side, are there any other options?

Yes! We offer a 1/8 beef option that will fit in a home freezer. Our Ozark Dinner Beef Bundle (28 lb) will also fit in a home freezer and does not require a pre-order. The Family Table Pork Bundle is the equivalent of a 1/4 Hog and is available on a limited basis depending on our hog harvest schedule.