Which beef is right for your family?
Both options start on pasture. Choose grain-finished for more marbling and rich, buttery flavor, or grass-finished for leaner beef from cattle fed grass and forage throughout their lives.
| Attribute | Grain-Finished | Grass-Finished |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | For families who enjoy more marbling and classic steakhouse flavor | For families who prefer leaner beef and a grass-and-forage-only diet |
| How they’re raised | Pasture-raised, then finished with grain | Grass and forage throughout their lives |
| Flavor | Rich, buttery beef flavor | Distinct, beef-forward flavor |
| Marbling | More marbling for a richer eating experience | Less marbling and leaner cuts |
| Cooking | Great for grilling, roasting, and everyday meals | Great for the same meals; take extra care to avoid overcooking lean cuts |
Quarter-beef price example
| Grain-Finished | Grass-Finished | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per lb hanging weight | $6.75 | $7.50 |
| Estimated total at 200 lb hanging weight | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| Deposit paid today | $300 | $400 |
| Estimated packaged beef | About 140 lb | About 140 lb |
Examples are for a quarter beef. Final price depends on actual hanging weight, and packaged weight varies with the animal and cut selections. Your deposit counts toward the total—it is not an additional charge. Pay the remaining balance at pickup.
On the product page, select your preferred finish if it isn’t selected automatically.
Choose your share → Reserve with a deposit → Complete your cut sheet → Pay the balance at pickup.
Raised on our family ranch in southern Idaho, with convenient Utah pickup options. Grain-finished beef is pasture-raised and finished with grain; grass-finished beef is fed grass and forage throughout its life.