We are proud to offer Aberdeen Angus Specialty Beef
Aberdeen Angus are renown for producing tender, flavorful beef on pasture and their smaller size is perfect for today’s smaller families seeking the convenience and value of purchasing custom processed freezer beef.
Our next harvest is December 15, 2025
Benefits of Grass Fed Beef
- No Antibiotics, No Growth Hormones
- Steaks & roasts at the cost of grass fed hamburger in the store
- Smaller, more convenient size takes up less space in your freezer
- Cuts are proportionally smaller (typically 60% of the size of grocery store cuts)
- Higher in Omega-3 Fatty Acids, the “Good” Fatty Acids
- Less Saturated Fats
- Higher in Vitamins E, B and Beta-Carotene
- Locally Raised in Zimmerman, MN
**Our beef is dry aged and custom cut to your specifications**
We harvest in late fall/early winter each year and sometimes also have a second harvest in late winter.
Please contact us for more information or to be notified of upcoming harvests.
FAQ
What is the cost of the meat?
A half beef is $4.50/pound hanging weight
A quarter beef is $4.70/pound hanging weight
What is the cost of processing?
Processing costs are separate and vary based on your decisions of basic processing vs extra services like pre-made hamburger patties, deboning, etc.
You can expect around $250 for half of beef paid directly to the processor.
What are the average hanging weights?
Beef average 200-300 lbs per half
How much freezer space will I need?
Plan on approximately 3 cubic feet of freezer space per 100 lbs hanging weight
What is an example of how the costs breakdown?
| 1/2 Beef | 1/4 Beef | |
|---|---|---|
| Meat Cost | $4.50 | $4.70 |
| Hanging Weight (lbs) | 250 | 125 |
| Meat Total | $1,125.00 | $587.50 |
| Processing Cost | $250.00 | $125.00 |
| Meat + Processing Total | $1,375.00 | $712.50 |
How much is the deposit?
A half beef is $250 deposit
A quarter beef is $150 deposit
When is payment due?
Final payment is due prior to delivery of the meat.Meat costs can be paid by cash, check or Venmo.
Processing costs are paid directly to the processor by check. You can drop off a check at the farm made out to Riverside Meats.
When and Where to I pick up my meat?
Meat can be picked up here on our farm in Zimmerman on the day we bring it back from the processor or directly from the processor in Swanville, MN.Please bring boxes, crates or sturdy bags to pick up your beef.
When do I provide my cutting instructions?
You can put in your cutting instructions any time from the day you place your deposit until 3 days after harvest.
When will the meat be available for pick uu?
The meat will be available approximately 2 weeks after the harvest date, depending on the processor’s schedule. All meat is dry aged before cutting and then frozen for pick up.
What are my cutting choices for beef?
How many steaks per package?
How many inches thick for steaks?
Preferred size of roasts?
Bone in/boneless?
What size packages for hamburger? (1, 1.5 or 2 lbs)
Do you want patties? (additional .50 per lb)
Do you want stew meat?
Do you want the soup bones?
Do you want the round steak tenderized? (y/n)
Any special instructions or requests for butcher
How much meat will I get back?
A carcass loses weight during aging (water evaporation) and processing (bones, fat, organs). You can expect to get back approximately 65% of hanging weight after processing. So 100 lbs hanging weight would result in approximately 65 lbs of wrapped meat after processing for bone in cuts. (Choosing not to include bones will decrease take home weight)
Please note that we raise Aberdeen Angus cattle which are smaller than the commercial breeds in the graphic below:
