OUR STORY
Valley View Farm, in Mount Vernon, Washington, transitioned from dairy farming to raising Angus beef cattle in 2023 after 35 years in the dairy industry. We value quality food greatly, and now you can have confidence in knowing the origin of your beef. Our Angus cattle are raised ethically, grazing on pasture during the warmer months, and during winter, they are housed in a comfortable barn where they are fed our own hay and grass silage. We take pride in supplying beef that deserves a place on your family table, adhering to the belief that a steak's quality reflects the practices that take it from pasture to table. You can trust that Valley View beef is raised humanely and is free from antibiotics or synthetic hormones. Choosing local, quality beef is an investment in your family's well-being. Our Angus beef carries the needed marbling characteristics to consistently produce our smooth texture and signature juicy, buttery flavor.
Our fair market price is $4.50/lb times the final hanging weight (the weight of the carcass after slaughter but before aging and processing). Approximate hanging weight for a ½ beef share is 380-400 lbs. and ¼ beef share is 190-200 lbs. The final weight you bring home will be approximately 40% less due to dry aging, deboning and defatting of the beef. At $4.50/lb, your final take home beef value will average $9-$10/lb. This includes premium cuts like steaks, roasts, as well as ground beef. Share cost averages (before cut & wrap)= Quarter $800 - $900, Half $1,200 -$1,500. You can plan for 4 cubic feet of freezer space for a quarter, 8 cubic feet of space for a half.
Our processor, North Fork Packing LLC charges a butcher fee of $160/cow ($80/half, $40/quarter) and a cut & wrap fee of $1.15/ lb. times the hanging weight. After we inform you of the slaughter date, you will custom order your beef processing directly from North Fork Packing LLC at northforkpacking.com, where you will find a cut list to fill out and submit. Choose from a wide variety of cuts and ground beef. Ordering a half of a beef will give you access to all the customizations available. Check out their FAQ page for a quantity list and answers to your questions. Beef will be aged for 15-18 days, custom cut and shrink wrapped, double wrapped in plastic with a dated, customized label, boxed and frozen, ready for you to take home. A down payment of 25% is expected to us at the time of your order. Payment in full is expected before your beef is picked up. Please make checks payable to Valley View Dairy Farm LLC. Payment can also be made by way of Venmo.
1. Contact us to place your order and pay a deposit to reserve your beef share. We sell beef in quarter, half or whole shares.
2. We will send a link to the cut sheet you will fill out for North Fork Packing. Their website (northforkpacking.com) has a FAQ for you and information on beef cuts.
3. The cattle are harvested by professionals using a humane and clean process. Your share is marked immediately with our farm name and transported to the North Fork Packing cooler.
4. We will then email you:
The hanging weight of your share
Your invoice with amount due
Payment and pick-up instructions
5. You pay the farm (us) for the hanging weight of your beef share + plus the slaughter fee. This covers the cost of raising the animal from start to finish and what we pay the butcher.
6. North Fork Packing will contact you when your meat is ready. You'll pick up your meat from them and pay them for their cut and wrap services separately. Note: The amount due to the farm and the butcher are two different transactions.
Example of take home beef:
* Take home beef is approximately 60 - 62% of the hanging weight
Quarter Beef Share:
You can expect approximately 110 - 125 lbs. of beef
60% hanging weight in cuts and approximately 25% of that in ground beef.
Half Beef Share:
You can expect approximately 210 - 225 lbs. of beef
60% hanging weight in cuts and approximately 25% of that in ground beef.
Whole Beef Share:
You'll receive approximately 420 - 460 pounds of beef with approximately 150 +/- pounds in ground beef, and 200 +/= pounds in cuts like steaks, roasts, ribs, brisket, tenderloin etc. It's best to share a whole beef with a family member or friend.
