Grass-Fed&Finished Beef
We give our cows a long and happy life with only one bad day. When you
pick up your beef, each cut is individually labeled and vacuum-packed
for your convenience. A visual difference between grass-fed/finished and
grain-fed beef is the marbling. Grain fat gives a very visible
yellowish fat marbling which is high in omega-6 fatty acids. Fat from
proper grass grazing is a clearer fat marbling that is not as visible.
This fat is high in omega-3 fatty acids and CLA. You can learn more
about our beef practices over on our animals page.
We sell the beef by the carcass weight, which is a standard weight used
by producers and butchers to determine value. Our target weight for
slaughtering is a carcass hanging weight of roughly 500 lbs. Typical
take-home weight is roughly 70% of the carcass weight. Our beef is sold
by the 1/4, 1/2 and whole. We butcher in the Spring (May) and Fall
(September) to ensure you are always stocked up on beef.
Please see this pdf for how the Beef-cut packages are laid out and an
estimate of cuts. NOTE all amounts are based off a quarter beef. Packages
If you would like to order your bulk beef to your specifications, you must fill out our custom cut sheet. Please fill out our Google Form with your preferences. In order for your specifications to be considered, a deposit on your bulk beef order must be placed in our online store.
If you place a deposit and it comes time for final processing and we
have not received your custom cut sheet, your order will be processed to
our standardized cut sheet specifications.
Pastured Pork
Ararat Farm is dedicated to bringing you the healthiest, most flavorful
pork. Our herd of heritage breed pigs is rotated through an abundance of
fresh pasture and lush woods to allow them to forage an incredible
variety of nutrients. This causes the pigs to thrive and makes fat and
juicy, mouth-watering pork. Our pork is available to purchase in whole
or half quantities, bundles, and more! When you pick up your pork, each
cut is individually labeled and vacuum-packed for your convenience.
Learn more about our pork practices over on our animals page.
We sell the pork by the carcass weight which is a standard weight used
by producers and butchers to determine value. Take-home weights are
roughly 75% of carcass weight. Our target weight with the pigs is
roughly 150 to 225 lbs. hanging carcass weight. We sell the pork by 1/2
and whole per lb. of carcass weight.
The butcher who serves us is able to not only make fantastic sausage
(MSG&Gluten Free) but is also brine cure ham and bacon (brine curing
is how grocery store bacon is cured).
If you would like to order your bulk pork to your specifications Submit this form within 24hrs of placing your order. You can place your order in our online store. If you don't submit a form, you'll get the "standard cuts" that include roughly 1/4 chops, 1/4 roasts and 1/2 sausage.
Pasture Raised Chicken
Ararat Farm’s pasture-raised chickens are pasture-raised more than
free-range. We have them in coops for safety and security but they get
moved every day. This provides them with fresh ground and foraging (like
we do with the cattle). It also moves them from the nasty space they
were in the day before, protecting them from parasites and providing
them with better health. We also use an electrolyte and probiotic
supplement in the first few weeks of the chickens’ lives which has made
them stronger and healthier during their growth. They are also GMO-free
making them a cleaner product for the consumer. Learn more about our
chickens over on our animals page.
The processing of the birds (their one bad day) is done on
the farm or at our butcher (if the flock is large). It is a quick
process and done very cleanly. The birds don’t suffer and we strive to
keep them calm during the process. The finished product makes for tender
and delicious meat. These birds have a tremendous amount of meat off of
them and make such a rich broth.
