Whole/Half Local Beef

Get delicious, locally raised beef straight from our farm! Light Hill Meats, owned by Ben and Lauren Neale, offers half and whole beef orders. We handle everything, from raising the cattle to getting the meat to you.

Half and Whole Beef - Locally Raised, Dry-Aged, and Custom Cut

Experience the exceptional quality and flavor of locally raised beef with our half beef option. Selected from cattle raised on our privately owned farm. We select beef that is the result of decades of development and a strong commitment to regenerative and environmentally-focused practices.

What You'll Receive:

Premium Quality Beef: Your half beef will come from cattle raised with care, ensuring superior taste and tenderness.
Dry-Aged Perfection: We dry-age our beef for 14-21 days, enhancing its flavor and tenderness to create a truly exceptional eating experience.
Custom Cut to Your Preferences: Choose between boneless or bone-in cuts, tailored to your culinary needs. A Light Hill representative will contact you to discuss your specific preferences and guide you through the cutting options.
USDA Inspected & Processed: Your beef is processed at Light Hill Meats' processing plant under strict USDA inspection, guaranteeing food safety and quality.
Vacuum-Sealed for Freshness: All cuts will be expertly vacuum-sealed, ensuring optimal freshness and longevity in your freezer.
Approximately 50% Yield: You can expect to receive approximately 50% of the animal's hanging weight in pounds of packaged beef.

How it Works:

Place Your Deposit

Secure your half beef by purchasing the product on our website.

Join the Queue

Once your deposit is received, you will be added to our processing queue.

Personalized Consultation

A Light Hill representative will contact you to discuss your preferred cuts, schedule a pick-up time, and answer any questions you may have.

Turn-Around Time

Please allow approximately 6-8 weeks for processing, which includes the 3-week dry-aging period.

Pick-Up Options

Choose to pick up your packaged beef at either our Spring Hill or Lynnville locations.

Freezer Space Recommendation

We recommend approximately 1 cubic foot of freezer space for every 30 pounds of packaged meat.

Support Local Farming

With over 20 years of experience as local beef experts, our family is committed to regenerative and environmentally-focused practices, further enhanced by our on-site butcher shop’s meticulous preparation for exceptional quality. While the market may offer locally sourced beef at lower prices, it’s important to recognize the significant difference in quality that comes from our years of expertise, sustainable methods, and unwavering standards. We believe our long-standing reputation and the superior taste of our beef speak to a commitment that goes beyond mere locality.

Bulk beef sales are the foundation upon which Light Hill Meats built its business. This long-standing commitment to providing families with ample, high-quality beef has fostered a loyal customer base. “We’ve been buying a half beef from Light Hill Meats for a few years,” says returning customer, Sarah Jenkins. “The quality is consistently outstanding, and knowing it comes from local farms makes it even better. It’s the best investment we make for our family’s meals all year and can’t buy meat from anywhere else.”