They are not usda inspected.When buying locally, is the assumption that the cuts are at least choice grade? Or would they be select or worse?
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They are not usda inspected.When buying locally, is the assumption that the cuts are at least choice grade? Or would they be select or worse?
Not always accurate. The folks I listed are USDA inspected, but that doesn't always mean graded. They've been graded before --- it was usually prime, but they have received higher ratings before. The grading, from what I understand, is an additional service.They are not usda inspected.
I can’t help you right now, but hit me up late spring if you need more. I’ll be butchering 10-15 head through the year starting in May-ish.I may be late to the party but I'm looking for either a 1/4 or 1/2 beef if anyone has a line on either.
PM is fine if preferred.
Thanks.
I can’t help you right now, but hit me up late spring if you need more. I’ll be butchering 10-15 head through the year starting in May-ish.
Yea I completely get it. I’ll probably get a couple of slaughter days set, and then it’ll just be when someone wants a 1/4 or 1/2. I think it’s better that way, so people can request how they want it cut.Thanks for the input guys, Ill start checking prices/availability.
Not sure I have enough to last until Spring, but may try to set something for late summer, depending on what I end up with now. I've done something like this for a few years now, would like to continue. I've bought from different folks and not set on any rancher in particular. Timing and freeezer space factors into it also.
This depends upon the farmer and the animal. Animals which are lower fat or have the fat more spread through the body are graded lower. Leaner generally lower grade, not less flavorful or tougher. Some people equate lean with tough. I have seen tough in both lean and heavy marbling. calm cattle are more tender. Less anxiety less tension. It really does make a difference. Grass fed better fat quality imho. We raise grass fed and add feeds based on beets, molasses, corn, wheat, etc. A wide variety gives a good character. Personally, I like Highland, Galloway, and Jersey. Some of our customers prefer high marbling so we have those options as well. The breed gives certain characteristics, your farmer should know generally where their animals lign up. Talk with the farmer. Most of us are humane and working towards a good quality product.When buying locally, is the assumption that the cuts are at least choice grade? Or would they be select or worse?
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