Pricey beef!!!

[Hoehand79]

Just got back from Costco and couldn't believe the price on steaks, roasts ect. I'm thinking about buying meat off a farm. Anyone know of any good places to buy like half a steer? I seen an add from a farm just on the east side of Edmonton and its 5 bucks a pound cut and wrapped not sure if that's reasonable or not ...she said roughly 1600 for a half cut and wrapped.

 

[gunner3006]

Just got back from Costco and couldn't believe the price on steaks, roasts ect. I'm thinking about buying meat off a farm. Anyone know of any good places to buy like half a steer? I seen an add from a farm just on the east side of Edmonton and its 5 bucks a pound cut and wrapped not sure if that's reasonable or not ...she said roughly 1600 for a half cut and wrapped.

Beef has went thru the roof. Unfortunately not for the farmer. If your someone that eats a lot of beef deal with the farmer. Create a repetitive relationship.
Find a butcher and get it done on your own. I can’t believe the prices that grocery stores are selling meat in general for now.

 

[adamg]

I heard a rancher recently say that he has many cattle that he can't sell to the slaughter house / butcher because they are slightly "disabled". But they are just as good for food as any other. So if you could get one of those the price should be even lower.

 

[catalac]

Not just beef.... groceries have gone through the roof, 2-3 bags groceries 120-150 bucks it’s nuts. We joke about it but this winter might well be Heat or Eat for some people, not both.

 

[Rhodesie]

i haven't bought beef in the store for years. lots of kids in this area raise beef for 4H and then sell in the fall. i buy off them. its all taken care of and the butcher calls me when its time to pick it up.

 

[snopro]

Nuts bought a half from a neighbour for $1100/half. Been in the que at the butcher since Cargill went down. Finally have it here in 2 weeks

 

[gunner3006]

i haven't bought beef in the store for years. lots of kids in this area raise beef for 4H and then sell in the fall. i buy off them. its all taken care of and the butcher calls me when its time to pick it up.

We’re doing that this year. 4h is big up here.

 

[catalac]

i haven't bought beef in the store for years. lots of kids in this area raise beef for 4H and then sell in the fall. i buy off them. its all taken care of and the butcher calls me when its time to pick it up.

4H sale in the fall? What club do you buy from that has a fall sale, they are usually may June.

 

[rebel]

Most of the 4h sales are done. I think just Hanna left on the 13th. I was trying to get one but most went for a bit more than I wanted to pay.

 

[Rhodesie]

4H sale in the fall? What club do you buy from that has a fall sale, they are usually may June.

your right it is in june. i looked back. just the two of us and we buy every other year.

 

[struglin]

4H cattle are the best but go for top dollar. But a steer from a feedlot that was raised on grain and have butchered, most economical way to go and getting quality Alberta beef.

 

[Trashy]

your right it is in june. i looked back. just the two of us and we buy every other year.

Could you or Bev post up the link, please?

 

[snochuk]

Take a butcher night class and then DIY the beef.
I have been doing my moose elk and deer for many years.
Knocks the price way down for doing beef or pork on your own.
More fun with group together.
For three of us butcher bill was over 2k a year.
Paid for all gear in one year less the smoker.
It really is not hard to do and vacum seal half for double freezer life over wrapping.

 

[gunner3006]

4H sale in the fall? What club do you buy from that has a fall sale, they are usually may June.

I meant my kids are going to do 4H this year. Sorry.

 

[SHREK1]

Have done a 4h beef for the last 3 years, if you want to buy a specific kids beef then you can spend some money but there is lots that go reasonable. Some kids put in lots of effort So its a good deal. Usually mid may sales.

 

[getzcold]

Just picked up a steer today. 2.30/lb. 797 lbs 100 bucks to age 28 days 600 to cut and vacuum seal. Out the door $2530. Looks like a ton of meat

 

[Rjjtcross8]

Beef prices in stores are crazy, having a steak dinner in a restaurant is even crazier these days.

 

[snochuk]

Just picked up a steer today. 2.30/lb. 797 lbs 100 bucks to age 28 days 600 to cut and vacuum seal. Out the door $2530. Looks like a ton of meat

Is that walking weight?
If it is you will get 300-325# back packaged.
Way more than even a family of 5 uses.
Enjoy them tastey steaks and roasts!

 

[Rhodesie]

Could you or Bev post up the link, please?

 

[Hoehand79]

Just picked up a steer today. 2.30/lb. 797 lbs 100 bucks to age 28 days 600 to cut and vacuum seal. Out the door $2530. Looks like a ton of meat

That seems like a good price 3 dollars cut and wrapped for 800lbs of meat...I got quoted $1600 for 325-350 lbs. Do they have more for sale?