{
 "generated": "2026-10-29",
 "state": "MO",
 "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": "2m-beef",
   "name": "2M Beef",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "Sullivan",
   "county": "unknown",
   "region": "unknown",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter $6.15/lb hanging weight",
    "Half $6.00/lb hanging weight",
    "Whole $5.85/lb hanging weight (each includes processing, delivery and deposit)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "yes (includes processing and delivery)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$150 quarter, $250 half, $400 whole; non-refundable",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "Taking pre-orders for November 2026 processing",
   "shares_status": "open",
   "fulfillment": "Delivery in the Sullivan, Columbia and St. Louis areas",
   "website": "https://www.2mbeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.2mbeef.com/quarter-half-whole-beef"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "Sullivan sits in both Franklin and Crawford counties.",
   "lat": 38.212787,
   "lon": -91.163645,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Sullivan city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "417-prime-beef",
   "name": "417 Prime Beef",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "Springfield",
   "county": "Greene",
   "region": "Southwest Missouri",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [],
   "price_basis": "unknown",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$500 for a side (half)",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://www.417primebeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.417primebeef.com/shop/beef",
    "https://www.417primebeef.com/shop/p/deposit-for-a-whole-beef-7p7nx-3t2xl-58cfs-9y7h9-6rned"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm's shop takes deposits; the balance is due on or before delivery or collection. It doesn't post the full share price.",
   "lat": 37.194157,
   "lon": -93.292642,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Springfield city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "batchelder-family-farms",
   "name": "Batchelder Family Farms",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "Belton",
   "county": "Cass",
   "region": "Kansas City Area",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Grass-fed, grain-finished $6.50/lb hanging weight",
    "Grass-fed and grass-finished $8.00/lb hanging weight",
    "Wagyu/Angus cross $6.75/lb hanging weight"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$250 quarter, $500 half; non-refundable once the order is final",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed and grain-finished, grass-fed and grass-finished, or Wagyu/Angus cross (buyer choice)",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at the farm store or at Heartland Farm Fresh Meats; no delivery or shipping for beef sides",
   "website": "https://batchelderfamilyfarms.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://batchelderfamilyfarms.com/store/product/half-beef-deposit",
    "https://batchelderfamilyfarms.com/store/product/quarter-beef-deposit"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm lists an average half at about 325-375 lb hanging weight (200-225 lb of cuts) for grass-fed, grain-finished beef.",
   "lat": 38.81873,
   "lon": -94.529639,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Belton city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "beef-by-the-side",
   "name": "Beef By The Side",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "near Brookfield",
   "county": "Linn",
   "region": "Northern Missouri",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half"
   ],
   "prices": [],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Delivery to the St. Louis metro, the Kansas City metro and most of northern Missouri",
   "website": "https://www.beefbytheside.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.beefbytheside.com/Order.html",
    "https://www.beefbytheside.com/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm prices by hanging weight but doesn't post its current price; it says to contact it. It lists a half at about 375 lb and a quarter at about 185 lb hanging weight. The farm says it is near Brookfield.",
   "lat": 39.785329,
   "lon": -93.077967,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Brookfield city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "cat-cattle-co",
   "name": "CAT Cattle Co",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "Fair Grove",
   "county": "Greene",
   "region": "Southwest Missouri",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter $1,499 ($14.99/lb for 100 lb of packaged beef)",
    "Half $2,798 ($13.99/lb for 200 lb of packaged beef)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "packaged weight",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "on grass with a light grain ration for 30 days before processing (Angus)",
   "availability_note": "Quarter and half listed in stock",
   "shares_status": "open",
   "fulfillment": "On-farm pickup in Fair Grove",
   "website": "https://catcattleco.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://catcattleco.com/shop/beef/quarter-beef/",
    "https://catcattleco.com/shop/beef/half-beef/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "These are set packages of beef the farm has ready, with the cuts listed on each page.",
   "lat": 37.383321,
   "lon": -93.152154,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Fair Grove city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "circle-f-cattle",
   "name": "Circle F Cattle",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "Stoutland",
   "county": "Camden",
   "region": "Central Missouri",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "eighth",
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Custom half $1,700 ($400 deposit plus the balance a week before harvest), plus processing of about $250-$270 paid to the processor",
    "Standard half $1,850 flat price (200+ lb of beef from stock)",
    "Standard quarter $950 flat price"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat price",
   "processing_included": "no for custom shares (paid to the processor at pickup); standard shares are beef the farm has in stock",
   "processor": "Three Brothers Meat (Montreal)",
   "deposit": "$200 quarter, $400 half, $800 whole (custom shares; non-refundable)",
   "finish_stated": "pasture-raised, grass-fed, grain-finished",
   "availability_note": "The custom half deposit and the standard half are listed as sold out",
   "shares_status": "sold out",
   "fulfillment": "Custom shares: pickup at the processor in Montreal; standard shares: farm pickup",
   "website": "https://circlefcattle.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://circlefcattle.com/collections/bulk-beef",
    "https://circlefcattle.com/products/circle-f-beef-half-beef",
    "https://circlefcattle.com/products/standard-half-beef-share"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "Stoutland sits in both Camden and Laclede counties; the Missouri Farm Bureau directory lists the farm in Camden County.",
   "lat": 37.813196,
   "lon": -92.516978,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Stoutland city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "clearwater-angus",
   "name": "Clearwater Angus",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "Springfield",
   "county": "Greene",
   "region": "Southwest Missouri",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter $7.25/lb hanging weight (about 200-225 lb; farm's estimated total $1,450-$1,650), processing, pickup and delivery included"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "yes (processing, pickup and delivery included)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$400 for a quarter",
   "finish_stated": "grass-raised, grain-finished Angus",
   "availability_note": "The farm says beef is available year round",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://www.clearwaterangus.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.clearwaterangus.com/product-page/beef-quarter",
    "https://www.clearwaterangus.com/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm lists about 110-125 lb of beef in a quarter.",
   "lat": 37.194157,
   "lon": -93.292642,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Springfield city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "cope-grass-farm",
   "name": "Cope Grass Farm",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "unknown",
   "county": "unknown",
   "region": "unknown",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter $1,200 flat price (100 lb of meat, processing included)",
    "Half or whole $4.50/lb live weight, processing included",
    "Dated 2025 on the farm's page; ask the farm for current prices."
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat price (quarter); live weight (half or whole, $4.50/lb)",
   "processing_included": "yes (processing included)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed, grass-finished",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://copegrassfarm.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://copegrassfarm.com/grass-fed-beef/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm's bulk prices say 'Last Updated November 2025'. Its site doesn't list its town. Payment is due on delivery.",
   "lat": null,
   "lon": null,
   "geo_precision": "none",
   "geo_source": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "cox-family-farm",
   "name": "Cox Family Farm",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "Rocheport",
   "county": "Boone",
   "region": "Central Missouri",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter $1,450 listed price (about 100 lb of cuts)",
    "Half $2,750 listed price (roughly 210 lb)",
    "Whole $5,200 listed price (roughly 420 lb)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat price (approx. weight stated)",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "100% grass-fed and grass-finished",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://www.coxfamilyfarmmo.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.coxfamilyfarmmo.com/beef"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm says half and whole prices are based on hanging weight plus processing, and total pounds vary with the animal. Cuts are vacuum sealed.",
   "lat": 38.978176,
   "lon": -92.563518,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Rocheport city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "crooked-creek-beef",
   "name": "Crooked Creek Beef",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "Pacific",
   "county": "unknown",
   "region": "St. Louis Area",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Split quarter about 100-105 lb, farm's estimate $1,300-$1,400 with processing",
    "Side (half) about 225 lb, farm's estimate $2,500-$2,700 with processing",
    "Whole about 430 lb, farm's estimate $4,600-$4,900 with processing"
   ],
   "price_basis": "farm estimate (beef + processing)",
   "processing_included": "yes (the farm's estimates include beef and processing)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$150 split quarter, $300 side, $600 whole",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "Orders taken by reservation, filled as beef is available",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Farm pickup at market dates in Pacific, or delivery options through the online store",
   "website": "https://www.crookedcreekbeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.crookedcreekbeef.com/st-louis-beef-packages"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "Pacific sits in both Franklin and St. Louis counties. The farm says beef comes vacuum packed and flash frozen.",
   "lat": 38.479724,
   "lon": -90.749453,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Pacific city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "freddie-wieder-farms",
   "name": "Freddie Wieder Farms",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "Humansville",
   "county": "Polk",
   "region": "Southwest Missouri",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [],
   "price_basis": "unknown",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$500 (quarter, half or whole)",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed, grain-finished, aged 21 days",
   "availability_note": "The farm says whole, half and quarter beef are available",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Free delivery within 100 miles of Humansville, or pickup",
   "website": "https://freddiewiederfarmsllc.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://freddiewiederfarmsllc.com/pages/bulk-beef"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm's page lists deposits but not the full share price.",
   "lat": 37.795122,
   "lon": -93.577034,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Humansville city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "heartland-beef-co",
   "name": "Heartland Beef Co",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "Meta",
   "county": "Osage",
   "region": "Central Missouri",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "$5.00/lb hanging weight, plus processing"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "no (plus processing)",
   "processor": "Oak Hill Processing (Cuba) or Farmer's Meat Market (Vienna)",
   "deposit": "$500",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed, grain-finished for 120 days (Prime Angus, per the farm)",
   "availability_note": "The share deposit is listed as in stock",
   "shares_status": "open",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at Oak Hill Processing in Cuba or Farmer's Meat Market in Vienna",
   "website": "https://heartlandbeefco.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://heartlandbeefco.com/shop/beef-shares/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "",
   "lat": 38.312282,
   "lon": -92.165752,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Meta city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "hopewell-farms-angus",
   "name": "Hopewell Farms Angus",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "Paris",
   "county": "Monroe",
   "region": "Northern Missouri",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "$4.00/lb hanging weight, plus processing"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "no (plus processing)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "grain-finished Angus",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://hopewellfarmsangus.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://hopewellfarmsangus.com/freezer-beef/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm offers set bundles or a custom cut order.",
   "lat": 39.473001,
   "lon": -92.008452,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Paris city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "hosman-cattle-co",
   "name": "Hosman Cattle Co",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "Ash Grove",
   "county": "Greene",
   "region": "Southwest Missouri",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Half $4.25/lb hanging weight; farm's estimated total about $2,310 including about $525 processing (average half 420 lb hanging)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "no (about $1.25/lb paid to Cloud's Meats)",
   "processor": "Cloud's Meats (Carthage)",
   "deposit": "$500",
   "finish_stated": "pasture-raised, dry aged",
   "availability_note": "The half-share deposit and its Aug 12 and Sep 16, 2026 butcher dates are listed as sold out",
   "shares_status": "sold out",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at Cloud's Meats in Carthage for half and whole shares",
   "website": "https://hosmancattleco.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://hosmancattleco.com/products/half-beef-share",
    "https://hosmancattleco.com/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm says a half yields about 225-250 lb of beef.",
   "lat": 37.318528,
   "lon": -93.579965,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Ash Grove city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "kansas-city-grass-fed-beef",
   "name": "Kansas City Grass-Fed Beef",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "Lawson",
   "county": "unknown",
   "region": "Kansas City Area",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "$12.50/lb take-home weight, processing and dry aging included (half about 179-190 lb)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "packaged weight",
   "processing_included": "yes (processing and dry aging included)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$1,200 down payment for a half",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed, grain-free",
   "availability_note": "Quarter, half and whole listed as sold out",
   "shares_status": "sold out",
   "fulfillment": "Free delivery within 20 miles of downtown Kansas City; otherwise a pickup point or a small transportation fee",
   "website": "https://kcgrassfedbeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://kcgrassfedbeef.com/product/half-of-a-grass-fed-beef/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "Lawson sits in both Ray and Clay counties.",
   "lat": 39.432965,
   "lon": -94.220311,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Lawson city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "kc-farm-stand",
   "name": "KC Farm Stand",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "Holt",
   "county": "unknown",
   "region": "Kansas City Area",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "half"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Half $1,995 flat price (160 lb of cuts), processing and delivery included"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat price (packaged weight stated)",
   "processing_included": "yes (processing and delivery included)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$250; balance invoiced at fall processing",
   "finish_stated": "100% grass-fed",
   "availability_note": "The half share is listed as sold out",
   "shares_status": "sold out",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://kcfarmstand.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://kcfarmstand.com/products/the-half-beef-share"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "Holt sits in both Clay and Clinton counties.",
   "lat": 39.454209,
   "lon": -94.338511,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Holt city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "middletons-all-natural-meats",
   "name": "Middleton's All Natural Meats",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "Mt. Vernon",
   "county": "Lawrence",
   "region": "Southwest Missouri",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Half or whole $6.49/lb carcass (hanging) weight, processing included",
    "Quarter (half of a half) $6.79/lb carcass (hanging) weight, processing included"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "yes (includes processing)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Delivery available in the Springfield area",
   "website": "https://www.middletonsallnaturalmeats.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.middletonsallnaturalmeats.com/prices"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "",
   "lat": 37.104812,
   "lon": -93.818669,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Mount Vernon city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "ozark-prime-beef",
   "name": "Ozark Prime Beef",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "Marble Hill",
   "county": "Bollinger",
   "region": "Southeast Missouri",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "eighth",
    "quarter"
   ],
   "prices": [],
   "price_basis": "unknown",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "Its July 2026 quarter and split-quarter 'chapters' are listed as sold out",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at the meat processor",
   "website": "https://ozarkprimebeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://ozarkprimebeef.com/buy-beef/",
    "https://ozarkprimebeef.com/marble-hill-bulk-beef-buys/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm sells beef by the quarter or split quarter in batches it calls chapters, with an interest-free payment plan. It says a quarter is usually about 110 lb of meat.",
   "lat": 37.302477,
   "lon": -89.981792,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Marble Hill city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "peace-valley-poultry",
   "name": "Peace Valley Poultry",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "West Plains",
   "county": "Howell",
   "region": "South Central Ozarks",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "$2.50/lb live weight to the farm; farm's estimate about $1,900 for a half and $3,800 for a whole"
   ],
   "price_basis": "live weight",
   "processing_included": "no (paid to the processor at pickup: $0.85/lb hanging weight plus a kill fee per half)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$200 per half",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "The farm's page says the beef goes to the processor in mid-July 2026",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at the processor",
   "website": "https://peacevalleypoultry.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://peacevalleypoultry.com/beef"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm sells beef by the half or whole only. It lists an average whole animal of 1,000-1,200 lb live, with a guaranteed 60% hanging weight.",
   "lat": 36.73743,
   "lon": -91.867957,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: West Plains city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "price-family-farms",
   "name": "Price Family Farms",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "Troy",
   "county": "Lincoln",
   "region": "St. Louis Area",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [],
   "price_basis": "unknown",
   "processing_included": "no (paid to the processing plant at pickup; the farm says about $1.00/lb hanging weight)",
   "processor": "Josephville Meat Processing, Davis Meat Processing or Swiss Meat & Sausage Company",
   "deposit": "$150 quarter, $300 side (half), $500 whole; returned only if you cancel within 7 days",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at the processing plant",
   "website": "https://pricefamilyfarm.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://pricefamilyfarm.com/faqs/",
    "https://pricefamilyfarm.com/products/",
    "https://www.locallygrown.app/price-family-farms-llc/quarter-beef"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm says a quarter is about 105 lb of take-home beef, a half about 211 lb and a whole about 422 lb. Its quarters are half of a half, not front or hind quarters. Its online store and its FAQ list different per-pound prices, so ask the farm for its current price.",
   "lat": 38.969985,
   "lon": -90.967467,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Troy city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "primrose-farms",
   "name": "Primrose Farms",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "unknown",
   "county": "unknown",
   "region": "Southwest Missouri",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "eighth",
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter $950 flat price",
    "Half $1,800 flat price",
    "Whole $3,600 flat price",
    "Smallest share $400 flat price"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat price",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$150 quarter, $200 half, $300 whole",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup from the farm or butcher; the farm serves Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas and Arkansas",
   "website": "https://www.primrosebeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.primrosebeef.com/products"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "Cuts are vacuum sealed and ground beef is in 1 lb packages, per the farm. Its site doesn't say where the farm is; it delivers within a set radius of Joplin.",
   "lat": null,
   "lon": null,
   "geo_precision": "none",
   "geo_source": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "red-barn-ranch",
   "name": "Red Barn Ranch",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "Harrisonville",
   "county": "Cass",
   "region": "Kansas City Area",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter $4.60/lb hanging weight (average 175-225 lb)",
    "Half $4.35/lb hanging weight (average 350-450 lb)",
    "Whole $4.10/lb hanging weight (average 700-900 lb)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "no (paid separately to Powell Meats; the farm says it typically runs about 85 cents/lb)",
   "processor": "Powell Meats Company (Clinton)",
   "deposit": "$200 per quarter",
   "finish_stated": "pasture-raised, finished on pasture, hay and the farm's own feed",
   "availability_note": "The farm says it delivers beef to the processor at least once a month, except in November and December.",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at Powell Meats in Clinton",
   "website": "https://redbarnranch.farm/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://redbarnranch.farm/beef"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "",
   "lat": 38.650159,
   "lon": -94.350483,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Harrisonville city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "show-me-pastures",
   "name": "Show Me Pastures",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "Luebbering",
   "county": "Franklin",
   "region": "St. Louis Area",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Half $6.75/lb hanging weight plus processing (farm's estimated total $2,500-$3,000)",
    "Whole $6.50/lb hanging weight plus processing (farm's estimated total $5,500-$5,750)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "no (processing extra)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Half and whole orders delivered to the St. Louis area and nearby counties (or within 100 miles of the farm); pickup can be arranged",
   "website": "https://showmepastures.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://showmepastures.com/pages/bulk-beef-quarters-halves-and-whole"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "Quarters are sold through the farm's online store when in stock.",
   "lat": 38.413003,
   "lon": -91.072832,
   "geo_precision": "county",
   "geo_source": "Census county: Franklin County"
  },
  {
   "slug": "sunny-ridge-farms",
   "name": "Sunny Ridge Farms",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "Jackson",
   "county": "Cape Girardeau",
   "region": "Southeast Missouri",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [],
   "price_basis": "unknown",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$600 half, $900 whole",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "The farm says there is a waiting list; call to reserve",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://sunnyridgefarmsllc.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://sunnyridgefarmsllc.com/products-%26-prices"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "Half and whole buyers choose their cuts, sizes and packaging. The farm doesn't post a share price.",
   "lat": 37.379922,
   "lon": -89.654073,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Jackson city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "weller-beef",
   "name": "Weller Beef",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "Lathrop",
   "county": "Clinton",
   "region": "Kansas City Area",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "eighth",
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Eighth $7.00/lb hanging weight (about 60 lb of beef)",
    "Quarter, half and whole: the shop page lists $6.25, $6.00 and $5.75/lb hanging weight"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$100, non-refundable; the rest is due at delivery",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "The shop page says it is taking orders for December/January delivery",
   "shares_status": "open",
   "fulfillment": "The shop page says orders must be picked up at the Lathrop farm for now (it also mentions KC metro delivery)",
   "website": "https://www.wellerbeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.wellerbeef.com/shop",
    "https://www.wellerbeef.com/product-page/half-a-cow",
    "https://www.wellerbeef.com/product-page/starter-pack"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The farm lists an average half at about 425 lb hanging weight and about 225 lb of packaged beef, dry aged 14 days.",
   "lat": 39.561848,
   "lon": -94.319853,
   "geo_precision": "town",
   "geo_source": "Census place: Lathrop city"
  },
  {
   "slug": "white-angus-ranch",
   "name": "White Angus Ranch",
   "state": "MO",
   "city": "unknown",
   "county": "unknown",
   "region": "Central Missouri",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter $950 flat price (about 90 lb of beef), processing included",
    "Half $1,850 flat price (about 180 lb of beef), processing included",
    "Whole $3,700 flat price (about 375 lb of beef), processing included"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat price (approx. weight stated)",
   "processing_included": "yes (price includes processing)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed and grass-finished",
   "availability_note": "The shop page says the ranch is sold out of beef and not taking future butcher appointments",
   "shares_status": "sold out",
   "fulfillment": "Delivery in Missouri only; no shipping for quarters, halves or wholes",
   "website": "https://whiteangusranch.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://whiteangusranch.com/shop/",
    "https://whiteangusranch.com/product/1-2-beef/",
    "https://whiteangusranch.com/product/1-4-beef/",
    "https://whiteangusranch.com/product/whole-beef/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-29",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-29",
   "notes": "The ranch's own site says it's in the rolling hills of the south central Missouri Ozarks and doesn't name a town.",
   "lat": null,
   "lon": null,
   "geo_precision": "none",
   "geo_source": ""
  }
 ]
}