{
 "generated": "2026-10-29",
 "state": "IL",
 "note": "Every field comes from the farm's own website on the date shown. 'unknown' means the farm's site did not state it. shares_status is taken only from the farm's own site. Prices change; confirm with the farm.",
 "farms": [
  {
   "slug": "arnolds-farm",
   "name": "Arnold's Farm",
   "state": "IL",
   "city": "Elizabeth",
   "county": "Jo Daviess",
   "region": "Northern Illinois",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter $3.52/lb live weight; the farm's estimate is $1,098 for the beef plus a $245 processing fee, $1,343 total (about $13.17/lb of freezer meat)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "live weight",
   "processing_included": "no (the farm's estimate lists a $245 processing fee on top of the beef)",
   "processor": "AJ's Lena Maid Meats (Lena)",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "totally grass-fed (no grain)",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Home delivery or farm pickup by appointment",
   "website": "https://arnoldsfarm.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://arnoldsfarm.com/store/product/quarter-of-beef-grass-fed-3",
    "https://arnoldsfarm.com/about"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm's website says its beef is processed at a USDA-inspected plant. Final cost depends on the animal's actual live weight.",
   "lat": 42.316331,
   "lon": -90.222077,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Elizabeth village"
  },
  {
   "slug": "blackhaven-ranch",
   "name": "Blackhaven Ranch",
   "state": "IL",
   "city": "unknown",
   "county": "unknown",
   "region": "unknown",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "$7.55/lb hanging weight (quarter deposit page)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "Non-refundable deposit (amount not stated in the page text)",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://blackhavenranch.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://blackhavenranch.com/product/quarter-beef/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The ranch says its cattle average 850-950 lb hanging weight. Its site doesn't name its town.",
   "lat": null,
   "lon": null,
   "geo_precision": "none",
   "geo_source": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "brass-family-farm",
   "name": "Brass Family Farm",
   "state": "IL",
   "city": "Stillman Valley",
   "county": "Ogle",
   "region": "Northern Illinois",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter about $1,675 total including beef and processing (the farm's typical figure; a quarter averages 150 lb hanging weight)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat price (approx. weight stated)",
   "processing_included": "no (paid to the butcher at pickup, typically $0.95-$1.20/lb hanging weight)",
   "processor": "Several small butchers within an hour of Rockford (not named)",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "100% grass-fed and grass-finished",
   "availability_note": "The farm lists its next beef butcher dates as end of October to mid-November 2026",
   "shares_status": "open",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at the butcher",
   "website": "https://brassfamilyfarm.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://brassfamilyfarm.com/product/quarter-beef/",
    "https://brassfamilyfarm.com/products/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm also offers three-quarter beef. Its quarter figure includes the butcher's fee, which you pay the butcher directly.",
   "lat": 42.105427,
   "lon": -89.178989,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Stillman Valley village"
  },
  {
   "slug": "bremer-brothers",
   "name": "Bremer Brothers",
   "state": "IL",
   "city": "Metropolis",
   "county": "Massac",
   "region": "Metro East & Southern Illinois",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half"
   ],
   "prices": [],
   "price_basis": "unknown",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "The farm says it is taking reservations on freezer beef quarters and halves",
   "shares_status": "open",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://www.bremerbrothers.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://bremerbrothers.com/freezer-beef/",
    "https://bremerbrothers.com/contact-us/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm says a quarter gives 125-135 lb of beef. It doesn't post a price.",
   "lat": 37.149639,
   "lon": -88.687354,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Metropolis city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "fifty-four-farms",
   "name": "Fifty Four Farms",
   "state": "IL",
   "city": "Chestnut",
   "county": "Logan",
   "region": "Central Illinois",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter about $900-$1,175 (about 135 lb of beef)",
    "Half about $1,850-$2,350, most around $2,100 (about 250 lb of beef)",
    "Whole about $4,000-$4,800 (about 500 lb of beef)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat price (approx. weight stated)",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "Raber's",
   "deposit": "$300 quarter, $500 half, $1,000 whole",
   "finish_stated": "pasture-raised, grain-finished, dry-aged 14-21 days",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup in Peoria, or delivery at $1.50 per mile round trip",
   "website": "https://fiftyfourfarms.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://fiftyfourfarms.com/",
    "https://fiftyfourfarms.com/services/half-beef-in-central-il"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "",
   "lat": 40.053734,
   "lon": -89.187111,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Chestnut CDP"
  },
  {
   "slug": "funk-farms-premium-beef",
   "name": "Funk Farms Premium Beef",
   "state": "IL",
   "city": "Shirley",
   "county": "McLean",
   "region": "Central Illinois",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "no (paid to the locker at pickup; the farm says lockers average $0.90-$1.00/lb dressed weight)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$100 quarter, $150 half, $200 whole",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://www.funkfarmspremiumbeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.funkfarmspremiumbeef.com/about"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm prices by hanging (dressed) weight and asks you to call for availability; its FAQ example uses $4.00/lb. It says its quarters yield 150-200 lb of beef.",
   "lat": 40.407464,
   "lon": -89.064271,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Shirley CDP"
  },
  {
   "slug": "gallagher-farms",
   "name": "Gallagher Farms",
   "state": "IL",
   "city": "Mansfield",
   "county": "Piatt",
   "region": "Central Illinois",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "$4.50/lb carcass (hanging) weight, plus processing (about $1/lb on average); the farm's totals with processing: about $1,400 quarter, $2,800 half, $5,500 whole"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "no (processing costs about $1/lb more on average)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed, grain-finished",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "On-farm pickup",
   "website": "https://www.gallagher-farms.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.gallagher-farms.com/beef-faq"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "",
   "lat": 40.212039,
   "lon": -88.508744,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Mansfield village"
  },
  {
   "slug": "graff-champion-beef",
   "name": "Graff Champion Beef",
   "state": "IL",
   "city": "Middletown",
   "county": "Logan",
   "region": "Central Illinois",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Half $1,650-$2,100 (approximate), plus about $550 processing paid to Magro's",
    "Quarter $800-$1,050 (approximate), plus about $350 processing paid to Magro's"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat price (approx. range stated)",
   "processing_included": "no (paid to Magro's at pickup)",
   "processor": "Magro's (Springfield)",
   "deposit": "$200 quarter, $500 half",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at Magro's",
   "website": "https://graffchampionbeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://graffchampionbeef.com/half-a-steer/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm lists about 120 lb of meat in a quarter and 240 lb in a half.",
   "lat": 40.099308,
   "lon": -89.590367,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Middletown village"
  },
  {
   "slug": "hanson-family-meats",
   "name": "Hanson Family Meats",
   "state": "IL",
   "city": "Gilman",
   "county": "Iroquois",
   "region": "Eastern Illinois",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [],
   "price_basis": "unknown",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://hansonfamilymeats.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://hansonfamilymeats.com/products"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm sells quarter, half and whole freezer beef and doesn't post a share price. Farm visits are by appointment.",
   "lat": 40.760378,
   "lon": -88.001196,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Gilman city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "hidden-forest-farm",
   "name": "Hidden Forest Farm",
   "state": "IL",
   "city": "Belleville",
   "county": "St. Clair",
   "region": "Metro East & Southern Illinois",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Half or whole $4.45/lb hanging weight, plus processing ($250-$275 for a half)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "no (processing additional; $250-$275 for a half)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$200 quarter, $400 half, $800 whole",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "The half-beef down payment is listed as sold out",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://hffarm.net/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://hffarm.net/beef-prices/beef-half-down-payment",
    "https://hffarm.net/beef-prices"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "",
   "lat": 38.515973,
   "lon": -89.989779,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Belleville city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "homeland-farms-dorsey",
   "name": "Homeland Farms (Dorsey Family)",
   "state": "IL",
   "city": "Moro",
   "county": "Madison",
   "region": "Metro East & Southern Illinois",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "no (processing fee paid at pickup)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "grain and hay raised on the farm",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://dorseyhomelandfarms.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://dorseyhomelandfarms.com/freezer-beef/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm prices by hanging weight and asks you to contact it for current pricing. Its quarters are split sides.",
   "lat": 38.925152,
   "lon": -90.02636,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Moro CDP"
  },
  {
   "slug": "irish-grove-farms",
   "name": "Irish Grove Farms",
   "state": "IL",
   "city": "unknown",
   "county": "unknown",
   "region": "Northern Illinois",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter $800 flat price (about 120 lb take-home), plus processing",
    "Half $1,500 flat price (about 240 lb take-home), plus processing",
    "Whole $2,800 flat price (about 480 lb take-home), plus processing"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat price (approx. weight stated)",
   "processing_included": "no (the farm says processing usually runs about $200 per quarter)",
   "processor": "Harbach's (Freeport), Johnson's (Chadwick) or Eickman's (Seward), by date",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "100% grass-fed, grass-finished",
   "availability_note": "The farm says 2026 bulk orders are sold out and offers a waitlist",
   "shares_status": "sold out",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at the meat locker",
   "website": "https://www.irishgrovefarms.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.irishgrovefarms.com/our-products/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm's site places it in northern Illinois but doesn't name its town.",
   "lat": null,
   "lon": null,
   "geo_precision": "none",
   "geo_source": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "little-blues-farm",
   "name": "Little Blue's Farm",
   "state": "IL",
   "city": "Morton",
   "county": "Tazewell",
   "region": "Central Illinois",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "eighth",
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "$6.99/lb hanging weight, plus processing at $1.90/lb",
    "Standard-cut totals with processing: eighth from $665.75, quarter from $1,511.30, half from $2,667.00, whole from $5,234.00"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "yes for standard-cut orders (one all-in total); custom-cut processing is paid to the locker",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed or grain-finished (buyer choice), dry-aged 10-14 days",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Delivery across IL, IN, IA, MI, WI and MO for a fuel fee, or farm pickup by appointment",
   "website": "https://www.littlebluesfarm.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.littlebluesfarm.com/bulk-beef"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm's website says its beef is processed at a USDA-inspected plant. The farm says you take home about 65-68% of hanging weight.",
   "lat": 40.61373,
   "lon": -89.4668,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Morton village"
  },
  {
   "slug": "mash-c-farms",
   "name": "MASH-C Farms",
   "state": "IL",
   "city": "Ridge Farm",
   "county": "Vermilion",
   "region": "Eastern Illinois",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "$5.00/lb hanging weight; the farm's example: a half is about $1,705 (200-240 lb of meat)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$125 quarter, $250 half, $500 whole",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at the processor",
   "website": "https://www.mashcfarms.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.mashcfarms.com/prices"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm says the total is due when you pick up from the processor and it will work with buyers on payments.",
   "lat": 39.895722,
   "lon": -87.651961,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Ridge Farm village"
  },
  {
   "slug": "meadow-haven-farm",
   "name": "Meadow Haven Farm",
   "state": "IL",
   "city": "Sheffield",
   "county": "Bureau",
   "region": "Northern Illinois",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter $4.55/lb hanging weight, plus processing",
    "Half or whole $3.75/lb hanging weight, plus processing ($275-$325 for a half)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "no (processing additional; $275-$325 for a half)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$200 quarter, $400 half",
   "finish_stated": "pasture-raised, 100% grass-fed and finished",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://meadowhavenfarm.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://meadowhavenfarm.com/product/half-beef-down-payment/",
    "https://meadowhavenfarm.com/product/quarter-beef-down-payment/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "",
   "lat": 41.357972,
   "lon": -89.739174,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Sheffield village"
  },
  {
   "slug": "nadig-farms",
   "name": "Nadig Farms",
   "state": "IL",
   "city": "Stockton",
   "county": "Jo Daviess",
   "region": "Northern Illinois",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "eighth",
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Half $12.00/lb take-home weight (about 250 lb; the farm puts a typical half at about $3,000 for the beef plus about $400 processing)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "packaged weight",
   "processing_included": "no (billed at cost on the final invoice; about $400 for a half, per the farm)",
   "processor": "AJ's Lena Maid Meats (Lena) or Johnson's Processing (Chadwick)",
   "deposit": "$200 for a half; non-refundable once the animal is scheduled for processing",
   "finish_stated": "pasture-raised, grain-finished",
   "availability_note": "Booking halves for February 3, 2027 processing; January 7, 2027 has room for a quarter or eighths",
   "shares_status": "open",
   "fulfillment": "Farm pickup, or delivery across Chicagoland for $250 flat",
   "website": "https://nadig.farm/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://nadig.farm/shop/bulk-beef/half-cow"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "",
   "lat": 42.352519,
   "lon": -90.002019,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Stockton village"
  },
  {
   "slug": "pasture-grazed",
   "name": "Pasture Grazed",
   "state": "IL",
   "city": "Clare",
   "county": "DeKalb",
   "region": "Northern Illinois",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "$5.18/lb hanging weight (average 200 lb per quarter), plus processing"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "no (paid to Eickman's Processing at pickup; the farm says it averages 80 cents/lb)",
   "processor": "Eickman's Processing",
   "deposit": "Non-refundable deposit (amount not stated on the bulk page)",
   "finish_stated": "pasture-raised, grain-finished (non-GMO grain)",
   "availability_note": "The bulk page says beef is sold out for 2026 and offers an email list for 2027",
   "shares_status": "sold out",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at Eickman's Processing",
   "website": "https://www.pasture-grazed.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.pasture-grazed.com/bulk-orders"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm says you take home about 100 lb of meat from a quarter. It sometimes partners with neighboring farms.",
   "lat": 41.894612,
   "lon": -88.768991,
   "geo_precision": "county",
   "geo_source": "Census county: DeKalb County"
  },
  {
   "slug": "spivey-cattle-company",
   "name": "Spivey Cattle Company",
   "state": "IL",
   "city": "Sheffield",
   "county": "Bureau",
   "region": "Northern Illinois",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "$4.35/lb hanging weight plus processing; the farm's estimates with processing: quarter about $1,100-$1,300, half $2,200-$2,600, whole $4,400-$5,200"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "no (balance at pickup is hanging weight plus processing costs)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$50 quarter, $100 half, $200 whole; non-refundable",
   "finish_stated": "grain-finished",
   "availability_note": "Sept. 28 and Oct. 26 butcher dates sold out; deposits open for Nov. 27, 2026",
   "shares_status": "open",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at the farm",
   "website": "https://spiveycattleco.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://spiveycattleco.com/order.php"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm lists about 100-125 lb of beef in a quarter, 200-250 lb in a half and 400-500 lb in a whole.",
   "lat": 41.357972,
   "lon": -89.739174,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Sheffield village"
  },
  {
   "slug": "sumner-point-beef",
   "name": "Sumner Point Beef",
   "state": "IL",
   "city": "unknown",
   "county": "unknown",
   "region": "Western Illinois",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [],
   "price_basis": "unknown",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "Reason's Meats & Foods",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed, grain-finished (non-GMO corn)",
   "availability_note": "The farm says it is booking quarters, halves and wholes for mid-January",
   "shares_status": "open",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://sumnerpointbeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://sumnerpointbeef.com/",
    "https://sumnerpointbeef.com/pages/faq"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm asks buyers to inquire about bulk prices. Its own site says it farms in Sumner Township, Western Illinois, and doesn't name a town.",
   "lat": null,
   "lon": null,
   "geo_precision": "none",
   "geo_source": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "toohill-seed-and-beef-service",
   "name": "Toohill Seed & Beef Service",
   "state": "IL",
   "city": "Clinton",
   "county": "DeWitt",
   "region": "Central Illinois",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [],
   "price_basis": "unknown",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$250 quarter, $500 half, $1,000 whole (not the full price)",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "The farm says availability varies; call or email",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://toohillbeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://toohillbeef.com/beef-carcass/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm sells whole, half and quarter carcasses with a deposit and doesn't post the full price.",
   "lat": 40.147001,
   "lon": -88.962999,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Clinton city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "willow-city-farm",
   "name": "Willow City Farm",
   "state": "IL",
   "city": "Pleasant Plains",
   "county": "Sangamon",
   "region": "Central Illinois",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter $6.20/lb hanging weight",
    "Half $5.80/lb hanging weight",
    "Whole $5.30/lb hanging weight (the farm's 2024/2025 price list)",
    "Listed under a 2025 heading; ask the farm for current prices."
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "no (the farm says processing fees are paid directly to the butcher)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$250 quarter, $500 half, $1,000 whole",
   "finish_stated": "pasture-raised, grain-finished, dry-aged",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://www.willowcityfarm.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.willowcityfarm.com/pricelist",
    "https://www.willowcityfarm.com/purchase-beef",
    "https://www.willowcityfarm.com/bulk-beef-costs"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "",
   "lat": 39.874668,
   "lon": -89.918326,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Pleasant Plains village"
  },
  {
   "slug": "windy-hill-meadows",
   "name": "Windy Hill Meadows",
   "state": "IL",
   "city": "Aviston",
   "county": "Clinton",
   "region": "Metro East & Southern Illinois",
   "seller_type": "group of family farms",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [],
   "price_basis": "unknown",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "Salt & Strings Butchery (Louisville, IL)",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://www.windyhillmeadows.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.windyhillmeadows.com/quality-beef.html",
    "https://www.windyhillmeadows.com/premium-beef.html",
    "https://www.windyhillmeadows.com/contact.html"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "A group of family-managed farms raising Black Angus cattle. It takes whole, half and quarter orders through a form and doesn't post a price.",
   "lat": 38.625967,
   "lon": -89.613424,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Aviston village"
  }
 ]
}