Cost Analysis and Sales Preparation
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How Much Does it Cost To Raise and Butcher a Beef Cow?
What happens here
The farmer reviews the invoice from Piedmont Custom Meats, Inc. to detail the full financial aspect of the beef processing. He clarifies that one steer yielded 836 pounds of hanging weight and the other 674 pounds, totaling 1,510 pounds of beef. Costs included a $95 disposal fee per animal and varying rates per pound for processing different cuts, with chorizo links costing an additional $2.05 per pound compared to regular beef processing at $0.85 per pound. He notes that the grass-fed beef was graded as 'Choice' and 'Select' by the USDA. The total cost for processing both animals was $2,649.12. Additionally, he highlights the initial investment in infrastructure for selling beef, including $2,000 for shipping containers and $1,800 for the three chest freezers. He states his intention to sell this beef to channel members, Patreon members, and Facebook subscribers first, explaining that he personally cannot eat beef anymore due to a health problem. This step concludes the overview of the beef processing and prepares for direct-to-consumer sales.
Goal: Understand the full financial investment and logistical requirements for selling farm-fresh beef.
Tools and materials
- Butcher Invoice Piedmont Custom Meats — Reviewing detailed costs of processing
- Chest Freezers — Long-term storage of beef before sale
- Shipping Containers — Packaging beef for direct-to-consumer sales