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Erasmus
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| Carnation wrote: | | When you buy a whole cow, it turns out to be just over $2/lb. Not enough freezer space, split it with 4-6 other people, they're not hard to find. |
Really? Is that dressed out or on the hoof? I thought it was much higher dressed out. Cool if is that cheap though. Could you post some info on your sources?
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Carnation
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| Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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I went back and looked, and I was wrong, it was closer to $3/lb. But that was hanging weight, so no head and hide and guts, but it does include bone (which we consider to be quite valuable, and used every last bit of). We got it from a local farm, nothing commercial. Just check around close to you and look for a deal.
Also, I wanted to mention that if you're willing to slaughter and butcher your own meat, you can get it VERY inexpensively at auction. We got a 270 lb. pig last week for $16, no joke. |
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Avalon
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| Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | My income offically qualifies me for poverty level by US standards, yet I'm able to afford good meat for myself and three other people, four cats, and two dogs. We ate roadkill for an entire year in order to save up for a whole pastured cow. |
I'm sorry I draw the line at eating Dogs and Cats Nope, wouldn't do it. Even if my Government ordered me too...  What? |
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Carnation
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Also, a lot of small farmers, especially ones dedicated to sustainable farming, are willing to trade labor for part of the cost of their product.  |
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Carnation
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This isn't where we got our cow, but it is where we get our milk (squeeze works there one day a week for it). This guy is really dedicated to sustainable and organic farming practices, and the meat is a very good price, $3.50/lb for a whole beef. I love him because he gives his infant son raw meat to eat. 
http://www.largavistaranch.com/organic-meat-pricing.html |
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Avalon
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| Quote: | | Also, a lot of small farmers, especially ones dedicated to sustainable farming, are willing to trade labor for part of the cost of their product. |
OMG! You eat small farmers too! And trade their parts for labor! I thought I'd heard everything!
But seriously, I applaud grass-fed well treated animals and anyone that raises them this way. The world is moving so fast I hope they can hang on. I know people are learning, I just hope it's not too late or that there are too few to make any real difference. |
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Erasmus
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| Carnation wrote: | I went back and looked, and I was wrong, it was closer to $3/lb. But that was hanging weight, so no head and hide and guts, but it does include bone (which we consider to be quite valuable, and used every last bit of). We got it from a local farm, nothing commercial. Just check around close to you and look for a deal.
Also, I wanted to mention that if you're willing to slaughter and butcher your own meat, you can get it VERY inexpensively at auction. We got a 270 lb. pig last week for $16, no joke. |
That is a nice price for beef. Add a small charge to cut it into primals and you've got a very good deal.
As for the hog, well, that's great! Butchering out hog is easily doable at home. Easier than most reading this think.  Many universities have courses in butchering but really a book will tell you all you need to know.
Great job on the bargains!
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