1/2 Beef (215 lb)

Sit down to a steak dinner for two on your back porch in May and savor what beef tasted like when you were growing up.

Share beef with your newly-launched adult children or easily bless the new parents from church with a home-cooked casserole.

With a 1/2 Beef in your freezer, that and more is possible.

Not all farms are equal

The way most farms sell 1/2 Beef creates more work for YOU. 

You want the taste of farm-fresh beef without a side of extra hassle. 

👎 "Pay on the hanging weight"  (what does that even mean?!?)
👎 Separate payment to the butcher shop
👎 Back-and-forth phone calls to the farmer AND butcher shop
👎 Butcher paper-wrapped mystery packages
👎 Picking up your own meat at the butcher shop
👎 Bags of unsorted meat without an inventory list
👎 Freezer full of disgusting gamey meat

Buying from a local farm should feel refreshing, not frustrating

Blue Silo Handles ALL the Details

We simplify the process of buying big beef packages.

✅ One flat price you know upfront
✅ Pay by card or cash
✅ We handle ALL the butcher shop details
✅ Know exactly what cuts you get
✅ Customize with no up-charges
✅ Premium vacuum-sealed freezer packaging
✅ Sorted, bagged, inventoried & labelled makes storage easy for you
✅ Try our retail cuts first, then stock up with confidence

How to order a 1/2 Beef from Blue Silo:

1. Order online and pay the deposit
2. Complete the online cut instruction form
3. Schedule your final payment and delivery or pick up
4. Your meat is ready! 

What cuts come in a 1/2 Beef?

To cut costs, other farms only offer basic cuts: steaks, roasts and ground beef.

We do it differently to give you the most variety so dinner doesn't get boring.

Our 1/2 Beef standard cut list shows exactly what cuts and quantities you'll receive. 

1/2 Beef Standard Cut List
10 T-Bone & Porterhouse Steaks (or choose 10 KC Strips & 4 Filets) 
10 1.5" Thick Ribeye Steaks
10 Top Sirloin Steaks
10 lb Short Ribs 
2 Skirt Steaks
1 Flank Steak 
1 Hanger Steak
2 Flat Iron Steaks
1 Tri Tip Roast 
1 Full Brisket 
6 Boneless Roasts (2-3 lb each)
8 pkg Cube Steak (3 ct/pkg)
7 lb Stir Fry Strips (1 lb packages)
4 pkg Thin Sliced Round Steaks (4 ct/pkg)
10 lb Stew Meat (1 lb pkgs)
8 lb Cube Steaks (3 ct/pkg)
4 pkg Marrow Bone Cross-Sections
4 pkg Meaty Soup Bones/Beef Shank
60 lbs 80/20 Ground Beef (1 lb or 2 lb packages)
10 lb Grill Ready Burgers (4 Ct/pkg)
5 lb Beef Chorizo (taco seasoned ground beef)
5 lb Mild Italian Beef Sausage (seasoned ground beef)

How can I customize a 1/2 Beef?

After placing your order, you'll receive a confirmation email containing a link to our cut instruction form that takes less than 15 minutes to complete

No matter what custom options you select - your final price doesn't change

The form is easy to understand and you'll get a copy of your responses by email.
Want to see our cut instructions form? Click here

Frequently Asked Questions:

Does frozen meat go bad?
NO! Our meat is vac-packed especially for the freezer. The tight seal eliminates air exposure causing freezer burn, giving our meat a shelf life of over a year. However, we recommend choosing a package size that your family will eat in less than a year to ensure you're enjoying meat at it's peak freshness. 

When will the meat be ready for pick up?
When ordering is open, click the blue "Pre-Order" to begin the order process and see the delivery date(s) available. A delivery date will be listed. If multiple dates are available a drop down menu will give you the dates to choose from. If the package is "Sold Out" an estimated date for ordering to open will be listed above the blue button. Join our email list to be notified when ordering opens.

How do I get my meat?
Farm pick up is included for all orders and is available when The Farm Store is open. Home delivery is available for $100 to addresses in Ozark, Nixa, Willard, Republic & Springfield. The fee will be added to your order total. You will choose between farm pick up and delivery on the cut instruction form.

Can I order a 1/2 Hog, too?
Yes! Unfortunately, the system requires you to submit separate orders for each. Separate cut instruction forms will also be required. We will work with you to combine the orders for one delivery.

When do I make the final payment?
Final payment is due 10 days before delivery. You will receive an email update 3 weeks before delivery with all the details on making your final payment and scheduling delivery or pick up.

Is there a pay-in-full cash discount?
YES! Receive a $200 discount when you pay in full by cash or check within 10 days of ordering.
How it works: When ordering is open, click the blue "Pre-Order" to begin the order process. Before submitting your order, leave a note in the comments box indicating that you want to pay in full. You will still be required to enter a card but it will not be charged as long as there's a note in the comment box. We will contact you directly with details on how to make your payment. We will manually apply the discount. 

What size freezer do I need?
A stand-alone upright or chest style freezer is required to store a 1/2 Beef.
A 1/2 Beef in a 16 cu ft chest freezer will be 1/2 full. 

Rule of thumb: 1 cu ft freezer space for 25 lb meat