{
 "generated": "2026-10-28",
 "state": "TX",
 "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": "schneider-brahman-beef",
   "name": "+S Brahman Beef",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Fredericksburg",
   "county": "Gillespie",
   "region": "Central Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Half steer $7.50 per lb hanging weight on the half-steer order page (350-450 lb hanging)",
    "Whole steer $7.25 per lb hanging weight on the whole-steer order page (700-900 lb hanging)",
    "The farm's home page lists lower rates (half steers $6.25 a pound, whole steers $5.75 a pound); ask the farm which is current"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "Brahman cattle raised on Texas Hill Country pasture",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at the ranch or the farm's retail market in Fredericksburg; free delivery in Gillespie County on orders over $200; no shipping",
   "website": "https://buybrahmanbeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://buybrahmanbeef.com/",
    "https://buybrahmanbeef.com/product/half-steer/",
    "https://buybrahmanbeef.com/product/whole-steer/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm's website says its beef is processed at a state-inspected plant. Its home page lists lower rates than its order pages; ask the farm for the current price."
  },
  {
   "slug": "1488-farms",
   "name": "1488 Farms",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Waller",
   "county": "Waller",
   "region": "Houston and the Gulf Coast",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Half $9.00 per lb hanging weight plus sales tax (the farm has seen $2,200-$4,000 for a half)",
    "Whole $8.00 per lb hanging weight plus sales tax (the farm has seen $4,500-$7,200 for a whole)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "yes (the farm's quote includes the beef, the processor's fee and sales tax)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$400 half, $800 whole",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed",
   "availability_note": "The beef page says immediate delivery is available",
   "shares_status": "open",
   "fulfillment": "Free local pickup in Waller, or delivery",
   "website": "https://www.1488farms.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.1488farms.com/grass-fed-beef/",
    "https://www.1488farms.com/contact-us/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "ahbeef",
   "name": "AHBEEF Premium Beef",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Lockney",
   "county": "Floyd",
   "region": "West Texas and the Panhandle",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter $6.25 per lb hanging weight",
    "Half beef listed at $2,750 (the page doesn't say what weight or basis that covers)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$200 non-refundable for a quarter",
   "finish_stated": "Angus and Holstein genetics, grain finished; no hormones or antibiotics",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Delivery and shipping for an extra cost",
   "website": "https://ahbeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://ahbeef.com/products/quarter-beef",
    "https://ahbeef.com/products/half-beef",
    "https://ahbeef.com/pages/our-story",
    "https://ahbeef.com/pages/contact"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm's website says its beef is processed at a USDA-inspected plant. Ask the farm what the $2,750 half price includes."
  },
  {
   "slug": "bastrop-cattle-company",
   "name": "Bastrop Cattle Co.",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Bastrop",
   "county": "Bastrop",
   "region": "Central Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Half $10.75 per lb hanging weight (average 200-230 lb hanging; farm's example: 210 lb = $2,257.50)",
    "Whole $10.05 per lb hanging weight (average 360-440 lb hanging; farm's example: 420 lb = $4,221.00)",
    "The Bastrop Beef Quarter bundle $1,199 flat price (the farm calls it its take on a quarter cow)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$400 refundable deposit for a half or whole, deducted from the final total",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed and grass-finished; no antibiotics or added hormones",
   "availability_note": "Processes year round; average wait about 6 weeks for halves and wholes",
   "shares_status": "open",
   "fulfillment": "Free in-person delivery to Austin, San Antonio and areas around Bastrop; free pickup at the Bastrop ranch or the Schulenburg office; UPS shipping in Texas for $1.20/lb extra",
   "website": "https://www.bastropcattlecompany.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.bastropcattlecompany.com/half-and-whole-animals",
    "https://www.bastropcattlecompany.com/shop/p/bastropbeefquarter",
    "https://www.bastropcattlecompany.com/contact"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm's website says its beef is processed at a state-inspected plant. The farm says its cattle come from its Bastrop ranch and two other family ranches in Bastrop and Fayette counties."
  },
  {
   "slug": "blessings-ranch",
   "name": "Blessings Ranch",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Tomball",
   "county": "Harris",
   "region": "Houston and the Gulf Coast",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "eighth",
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Eighth $7.50 per lb hanging weight (about 62 lb hanging; farm's estimate $470)",
    "Quarter $7.25 per lb hanging weight (about 125 lb; farm's estimate $906.25)",
    "Half $7.00 per lb hanging weight (about 250 lb; farm's estimate $1,750)",
    "Whole $6.75 per lb hanging weight (about 500 lb; farm's estimate $3,350)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$50 eighth, $100 quarter, $200 half, $300 whole",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://blessingsranchtx.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://blessingsranchtx.com/bulk-order/",
    "https://blessingsranchtx.com/contact/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm says you take home about 60-70% of hanging weight. Cut sheets and organ choices are offered only on whole beef."
  },
  {
   "slug": "brazos-valley-beef",
   "name": "Brazos Valley Beef",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Bryan",
   "county": "Brazos",
   "region": "Central Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "half"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Half cow $2,500 flat price (220 lb of finished beef)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat price (packaged weight stated)",
   "processing_included": "yes (sold as finished, vacuum-sealed beef)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$250; the remaining $2,250 is due just before harvest",
   "finish_stated": "Angus, grass-fed and grain-finished",
   "availability_note": "Harvest is typically one to two months after the deposit",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at the farm's Bryan address",
   "website": "https://brazosvalleybeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://brazosvalleybeef.com/products/half-cow-deposit",
    "https://brazosvalleybeef.com/pages/price-list"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm says its cattle are raised in Brazos County."
  },
  {
   "slug": "cibolo-creek-cattle-company",
   "name": "Cibolo Creek Cattle Company",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Boerne",
   "county": "Kendall",
   "region": "South Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Angus $6.45 per lb hanging weight (half 400-475 lb hanging, about $2,580-$3,075; whole 800-950 lb, about $5,150-$6,150)",
    "Wagyu $7.37 per lb hanging weight (half about $3,000-$3,870; whole about $6,000-$7,750)",
    "Grass fed $6.91 per lb hanging weight (half about $2,600-$3,100; whole about $5,100-$6,250)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$190 half, $380 whole; applied to the total",
   "finish_stated": "Angus, Wagyu, or 100% grass fed and grass finished (buyer's choice)",
   "availability_note": "Deposits are taken for set delivery months (a half Angus deposit was listed for October delivery)",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Free delivery within 40 miles of Boerne, including the greater San Antonio area; no delivery beyond that",
   "website": "https://cibolocattle.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://cibolocattle.com/pages/whole-half",
    "https://cibolocattle.com/products/half-angus-deposit-october-delivery-1",
    "https://cibolocattle.com/pages/contact"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm says boxed weight is about 60-65% of hanging weight. It doesn't sell quarters; custom cut orders cost $40 extra."
  },
  {
   "slug": "cross-m-beef",
   "name": "Cross M Beef",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Bowie area",
   "county": "Montague",
   "region": "North Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [],
   "price_basis": "unknown",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$400 quarter, $800 half, $1,600 whole",
   "finish_stated": "Angus, grass-fed and grain-finished; no growth hormones",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup in Weatherford, or delivery to listed cities in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona",
   "website": "https://crossmbeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://crossmbeef.com/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "Full share prices show only after you pick a delivery city on the farm's order form. The farm says its beef averages $8.71 per lb but doesn't say which weight that is based on."
  },
  {
   "slug": "diamond-h-family-ranch",
   "name": "Diamond H Family Ranch",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "unknown",
   "county": "unknown",
   "region": "unknown",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "$6.00 per lb hanging weight; the farm says this includes beef, processing and delivery (quarter about 200-250 lb hanging, half 400-450 lb, whole 800-900 lb)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "yes (price includes beef, processing and delivery)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$100 quarter, $200 half, $400 whole",
   "finish_stated": "pasture raised, grass fed and grain-finished",
   "availability_note": "Email the farm for availability and timelines",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Home delivery in North Dallas and surrounding areas, or pickup",
   "website": "https://www.diamondhfamilyranch.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.diamondhfamilyranch.com/beef",
    "https://www.diamondhfamilyranch.com/about"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm's site says it is in Northeast Texas but doesn't list its town or county."
  },
  {
   "slug": "elkins-cattle-co",
   "name": "Elkins Cattle Co",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Lampasas",
   "county": "Lampasas",
   "region": "Central Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter cow $1,722.60 flat price",
    "Half cow $3,317.61 flat price (about 230 lb of beef)",
    "Whole cow $6,322.97 flat price"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat price (packaged weight stated)",
   "processing_included": "yes (processing, dry-aging, packaging and local delivery included)",
   "processor": "A local family-owned processor (not named)",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed and grass-finished Angus, dry-aged",
   "availability_note": "The quarter cow was listed as sold out; half and whole were listed for sale",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Ranch pickup in Lampasas, pickup at Radius Butcher & Grocery in Austin, or hand delivery in the Lampasas/Copperas Cove, South Austin and Dallas areas; shares are not shipped",
   "website": "https://elkinscattleco.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://elkinscattleco.com/collections/beef-share",
    "https://elkinscattleco.com/products/elkins-half-cow",
    "https://elkinscattleco.com/pages/faq",
    "https://elkinscattleco.com/pages/contact-us"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm's website says its beef is processed at a USDA-inspected plant."
  },
  {
   "slug": "ellison-land-and-cattle",
   "name": "Ellison Land & Cattle",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Bushland",
   "county": "Potter",
   "region": "West Texas and the Panhandle",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter $8.00 per lb hanging weight, processing included (about 175 lb hanging, about 105 lb take-home; farm's estimate $1,400)",
    "Half $7.50 per lb hanging weight, processing included (about 350 lb hanging, about 210 lb take-home; farm's estimate $2,625)",
    "Whole $7.00 per lb hanging weight, processing included (about 700 lb hanging, about 420 lb take-home; farm's estimate $4,900)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "yes (processing included in the price per lb)",
   "processor": "Keeters Meat Company (Tulia)",
   "deposit": "$350 quarter, $650 half, $1,200 whole; applied to the balance",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed; no synthetic growth hormones, no GMOs",
   "availability_note": "2026 spots listed as open, with processing dates Nov 24 and Dec 22 (an Oct 20 date was also listed)",
   "shares_status": "open",
   "fulfillment": "Free delivery to Amarillo, Canyon and Bushland; delivery across Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico for a distance fee",
   "website": "https://ellisonlandcattle.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://ellisonlandcattle.com/",
    "https://ellisonlandcattle.com/about"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm says take-home yield is about 60% of hanging weight. Its pasture is near Stratford in the northern Panhandle."
  },
  {
   "slug": "evridge-farms",
   "name": "Evridge Farms",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Midkiff",
   "county": "Upton",
   "region": "West Texas and the Panhandle",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "eighth",
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "1/8 beef share $675 flat price",
    "Quarter beef share $1,400 flat price",
    "The farm says a full beef after processing and packaging usually costs about $4,500-$5,500 (based on about 850 lb hanging weight plus typical processing)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat price",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$300 for a custom-cut half (pickup months Oct, Nov or Dec 2026 listed)",
   "finish_stated": "Texas Akaushi (Wagyu) cattle raised on the farm; finished on grain the farm grows; no hormones or antibiotics",
   "availability_note": "Half-beef deposits listed for October, November and December 2026; full and half beeves are offered occasionally, with a wait list",
   "shares_status": "open",
   "fulfillment": "Local delivery and shipping; farm pickup by appointment",
   "website": "https://www.evridgefarms.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.evridgefarms.com/collections/beef-shares",
    "https://www.evridgefarms.com/products/deposit-half-beef-custom-cut",
    "https://www.evridgefarms.com/collections/fall-picks/products/1-8-beef-share"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm's site doesn't say how much beef comes with each share."
  },
  {
   "slug": "falster-farm",
   "name": "Falster Farm",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Winnsboro",
   "county": "Wood",
   "region": "East Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "A deposit is required (call for details)",
   "finish_stated": "Grass fed and grass finished",
   "availability_note": "Whole and side beef were marked Sold Out; call for market price and availability",
   "shares_status": "sold out",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://grass-fed-beef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://grass-fed-beef.com/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm prices sides and whole beef per lb of hanging weight but doesn't post the rate; call for the current market price."
  },
  {
   "slug": "hawthorne-ranch",
   "name": "Hawthorne Ranch & Cattle",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Lovelady",
   "county": "Houston",
   "region": "East Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "yes (the farm says its price includes all processing and butcher fees)",
   "processor": "A small local processor (not named)",
   "deposit": "The store lists Whole $2,400, Half $1,200 and Quarter $600. The page says you pay a deposit to reserve and the price is based on hanging weight, but it doesn't say whether these amounts are deposits or full prices",
   "finish_stated": "Texas Longhorn and ranch beef, pasture raised; dry-aged",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Delivery within 50 miles of Lovelady included",
   "website": "https://www.hawthorneranch.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.hawthorneranch.com/wholesale-beef",
    "https://www.hawthorneranch.com/longhorn-beef"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm's website says its beef is processed at a USDA-inspected plant. Ask the farm whether the listed amounts are deposits or the full share price."
  },
  {
   "slug": "heartlands-farm-and-ranch",
   "name": "HeartLands Farm & Ranch",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Edinburg",
   "county": "Hidalgo",
   "region": "South Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter (half side) $800 flat price (100 lb of beef)",
    "Half (one side) $1,500 flat price (about 200 lb of beef)",
    "Whole (two sides) $2,800 flat price (about 400 lb of beef)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat price (packaged weight stated)",
   "processing_included": "yes (sold as cut, packaged beef)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "Wagyu/Angus, 100% grass fed, no grain",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Free delivery within 276 miles of Edinburg; pickup at the farm's beef store; quarters can be shipped",
   "website": "https://www.heartlandsranch.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.heartlandsranch.com/take-action",
    "https://www.heartlandsranch.com/contact"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "Soup and marrow bones come with a share but aren't counted in the charged weight, per the farm."
  },
  {
   "slug": "hill-brothers-cattle",
   "name": "Hill Brothers' Cattle",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Yantis",
   "county": "Wood",
   "region": "East Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Half or whole $5.50 per lb hanging weight (farm's examples: 325 lb half = $1,787.50; 750 lb whole = $4,125.00; it targets 375 lb hanging for a half)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$500 half, $800 whole; deducted from the total",
   "finish_stated": "raised on pasture and finished on pasture with added grain; no added hormones, implants or antibiotics",
   "availability_note": "Processing dates are scheduled months ahead; a deposit reserves a date",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Free delivery within 100 miles",
   "website": "https://www.hillbrotherscattle.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.hillbrotherscattle.com/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm says its beef hangs and ages for 14 days before cutting, and its processor custom-cuts each order."
  },
  {
   "slug": "holland-cattle-company",
   "name": "Holland Cattle Company",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Marble Falls",
   "county": "Burnet",
   "region": "Central Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "eighth",
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Whole or half $8.99 per lb hanging weight, standard processing included (farm's examples: whole 480 lb = $4,315.20; half about $2,157.60)",
    "Quarter $1,124.00 flat price (set package of cuts)",
    "One-eighth $639.00 flat price (set package of cuts)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "yes (the per-lb price includes the animal and standard processing)",
   "processor": "A local family-owned butcher shop (not named)",
   "deposit": "$400 whole, $200 half",
   "finish_stated": "Angus, pasture-raised and grass-fed",
   "availability_note": "Deposits listed for Oct 15 and Nov 15, 2026 processing dates",
   "shares_status": "open",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup by appointment about 4 weeks after processing",
   "website": "https://www.hollandcattleco.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.hollandcattleco.com/grass-fed-beef-texas-355532.html",
    "https://www.hollandcattleco.com/",
    "https://www.hollandcattleco.com/contacthollandranch.html"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm's website says its beef is processed at a state-inspected plant. The farm says it partners with Central Texas ranches, including its own in Burnet County."
  },
  {
   "slug": "hughes-ranch",
   "name": "Hughes Ranch",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Waskom",
   "county": "Harrison",
   "region": "East Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Whole or half $6.50 per lb hanging weight",
    "Quarter beef (100+ lb) $1,000 flat price"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "no for halves and wholes (you arrange and pay processing with Panola Processing)",
   "processor": "Panola Processing",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "Free range grass fed, grain finished",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at Panola Processing once the beef is ready",
   "website": "https://www.hughesranch.net/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.hughesranch.net/half-or-whole-beef.html"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm estimates an average half at about 300 lb hanging ($1,950) and about 180 lb finished, and says it posts market prices."
  },
  {
   "slug": "j-shiloh-ranch",
   "name": "J Shiloh Ranch",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Carthage",
   "county": "Panola",
   "region": "East Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Whole cow: Angus $4,000 flat price; Braford/Brangus/Hereford $3,300 flat price",
    "Half cow: Angus $2,000 flat price; Braford/Brangus/Hereford $1,650 flat price",
    "Quarter cow: Angus $1,025 flat price; Braford/Brangus/Hereford $850 flat price"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat price",
   "processing_included": "yes (sold as butchered beef)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "grass fed",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://jshilohbeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://jshilohbeef.com/",
    "https://jshilohbeef.com/beefshop"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm's site doesn't say how much beef comes with each size."
  },
  {
   "slug": "law-ranch",
   "name": "Law Ranch",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Crosby",
   "county": "Harris",
   "region": "Houston and the Gulf Coast",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Half (side) or whole $6.25 per lb hanging weight, as of April 2, 2026 (farm's estimates: side $2,050-$2,500, whole $4,100-$5,000)",
    "Quarter $6.50 per lb hanging weight (about 190-230 lb; farm's estimate $1,200-$1,400)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "Custom Slaughter (Highlands), Harris County Meats (Sheldon), Fishers Ham & Meat Co. (Spring) or New Hira Farm (Tomball)",
   "deposit": "$200 quarter, $400 half, $800 whole",
   "finish_stated": "100% grass fed",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at local farmers markets; the farm doesn't sell from the ranch",
   "website": "https://lawranch.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://lawranch.com/sides-of-beef/",
    "https://lawranch.com/contact/",
    "https://lawranch.com/about-the-laws/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm's website says its beef is processed at a state-inspected plant. The farm says you lose about 35% of the hanging weight in processing and aging. The order form also shows older rates ($5.25 half, $5.45 quarter); the dated $6.25 and $6.50 rates are used here."
  },
  {
   "slug": "lillys-leaf-farm",
   "name": "Lilly's Leaf Farm",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Bellville",
   "county": "Austin",
   "region": "Houston and the Gulf Coast",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Whole, half or split side $8.00 per lb hanging weight"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "100% pasture raised, grass fed and grass finished",
   "availability_note": "Pre-orders taken for wholes, halves and split sides",
   "shares_status": "open",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://lillysleaffarm.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://lillysleaffarm.com/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm also sells split sides; ask the farm what a split side includes."
  },
  {
   "slug": "long-road-ranch",
   "name": "Long Road Ranch",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Georgetown",
   "county": "Williamson",
   "region": "Central Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "eighth",
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Eighth $1,000 flat price (45-55 lb)",
    "Quarter $1,750 flat price (90-110 lb)",
    "Half $3,250 flat price (180-220 lb)",
    "Whole steer $6,000 flat price (360-440 lb)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat price (packaged weight stated)",
   "processing_included": "yes (the farm says prices include processing)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "A half or whole can be reserved with 25% down; otherwise paid up front",
   "finish_stated": "100% grass-fed and grass-finished Wagyu; dry-aged",
   "availability_note": "Shares are claimed on specific steers the farm opens each season",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Free pickup at the ranch in Georgetown, or hand delivery in Greater Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth",
   "website": "https://longroadranchbeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://longroadranchbeef.com/beef-shares",
    "https://longroadranchbeef.com/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "muenster-grass-fed",
   "name": "Muenster Grass Fed",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Muenster",
   "county": "Cooke",
   "region": "North Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Premium Harvest 2027: quarter $5.40, half $5.25, whole $5.10 per lb hanging weight (check or Zelle; cards 2.7% higher)",
    "Lean Steer 2027: quarter $5.30, half $5.15, whole $5.00 per lb hanging weight",
    "Processing paid separately to the butcher, about $1.31 per lb at Fischer's"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "no (paid directly to the processor at pickup)",
   "processor": "Fischer's",
   "deposit": "$150 quarter, $300 half, $600 whole; non-refundable",
   "finish_stated": "grass finished, or pastured and grain-finished",
   "availability_note": "2027 prices posted; the farm says its beef sells out every year and invites buyers to join its mailing list for openings",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://www.muenstergrassfed.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.muenstergrassfed.com/faq",
    "https://www.muenstergrassfed.com/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm estimates a Premium half at about $9.92 per lb take-home weight all in. Returning customers pay 10 cents per lb less."
  },
  {
   "slug": "parker-county-beef-company",
   "name": "Parker County Beef Company",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Springtown",
   "county": "Parker",
   "region": "North Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "1/4 beef $1,399 flat price, delivered (100 lb of beef)",
    "1/2 beef $2,999 flat price, delivered (230+ lb of beef)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat price (packaged weight stated)",
   "processing_included": "yes (processed in-house, vacuum sealed and shipped frozen)",
   "processor": "The company's own processing facility",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "Texas-raised, pasture raised and grain finished",
   "availability_note": "Fixed bulk packages sold on demand (no cut sheet, ships fast)",
   "shares_status": "open",
   "fulfillment": "Shipped frozen nationwide (free on beef orders over $400), or local pickup in Springtown",
   "website": "https://parkercountybeefcompany.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://parkercountybeefcompany.com/pages/bulk-beef-on-demand",
    "https://parkercountybeefcompany.com/collections/bulk-beef"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm's website says its beef is processed at a USDA-inspected plant. Its bulk packages are set boxes of cuts, not custom-cut shares."
  },
  {
   "slug": "prickly-pear-cattle-company",
   "name": "Prickly Pear Cattle Company",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Frost",
   "county": "Navarro",
   "region": "North Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "eighth",
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [],
   "price_basis": "unknown",
   "processing_included": "yes (the farm says custom butchering and packaging are in the price)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "Black Angus and Hereford, grass-fed and grain-finished",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Free delivery in Ellis, Navarro, Hill, McLennan and Johnson counties, or pickup at the processor near Waco",
   "website": "https://www.pricklypearcattle.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.pricklypearcattle.com/",
    "https://www.pricklypearcattle.com/about"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm's site describes its ranch as in Ellis County and in Frost; its share prices didn't load in the page text we could read, so ask the farm. The farm's website says its beef is processed at a USDA-inspected plant."
  },
  {
   "slug": "rancho-ojo-de-agua",
   "name": "Rancho Ojo de Agua",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "San Antonio",
   "county": "Bexar",
   "region": "South Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Whole $8.25 per lb freezer weight (the packaged beef you take home)",
    "Side (half) $8.50 per lb freezer weight (the packaged beef you take home) (farm's estimate: about 250 lb, about $2,060)",
    "Forequarter $8.75 per lb freezer weight (the packaged beef you take home) (farm's estimate: 125 lb = $1,094)",
    "Hindquarter $9.00 per lb freezer weight (the packaged beef you take home) (farm's estimate: 125 lb = $1,125)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "packaged weight",
   "processing_included": "yes (custom processed; priced on freezer weight)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$100 quarter, $200 side, $400 whole; balance at pickup",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup by appointment at the farm's farmers' market booths or San Antonio office; $0.25/lb off if you pick up in Uvalde",
   "website": "https://www.elojodeagua.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.elojodeagua.com/order-wholes-sides-or-quarters/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm prices by freezer (take-home) weight, not hanging weight. Its contact address is in San Antonio; it offers a pickup discount in Uvalde."
  },
  {
   "slug": "red-rock-land-and-cattle",
   "name": "Red Rock Land & Cattle Co.",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Red Rock",
   "county": "Bastrop",
   "region": "Central Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Side (half) $7.00 per lb hanging weight (about 350 lb hanging)",
    "Whole $7.00 per lb hanging weight (about 650-700 lb hanging)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$500 side, $1,000 whole; balance due at pickup or delivery",
   "finish_stated": "ranch-raised Angus",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Free local delivery within 100 miles of Round Rock; farther by quote",
   "website": "https://www.redrocklandandcattle.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.redrocklandandcattle.com/shop/p/grass-fed-angus-beef-side",
    "https://www.redrocklandandcattle.com/shop/p/ranch-raised-angus-beef-whole-deposit",
    "https://www.redrocklandandcattle.com/about"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm's mailing address is a PO box in Red Rock."
  },
  {
   "slug": "rr-wilderness-ranch",
   "name": "RR Wilderness Ranch",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Bonham",
   "county": "Fannin",
   "region": "North Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "half"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Half $8.50 per lb hanging weight, the final price the page states (the same page also advertises a sale rate of $7.25 a pound)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "yes (the farm says all processing fees are included)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "Non-refundable deposit; the page lists $1,400 on sale (regularly $1,500)",
   "finish_stated": "Grass fed",
   "availability_note": "Bulk beef is available in limited quantity; about a 10-12 day wait once the animal reaches the processor",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Free delivery in the DFW area, or ranch pickup by appointment (10% off for pickup)",
   "website": "https://www.rrwildernessranch.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.rrwildernessranch.com/product/half-beef-package/",
    "https://www.rrwildernessranch.com/contact-us/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The half beef page shows a $7.25 sale rate and says the final price is $8.50 per lb hanging weight; ask the farm which applies."
  },
  {
   "slug": "shirttail-creek-farm",
   "name": "Shirttail Creek Farm",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Brenham",
   "county": "Washington",
   "region": "Central Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "eighth",
    "quarter"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "1/4 beef package $1,487.93 flat price (92 lb of beef)",
    "1/8 beef package $977.50 flat price (50 lb of beef)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat price (packaged weight stated)",
   "processing_included": "yes (sold as cut, packaged beef)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "100% grassfed and finished, no grain; dry aged",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup in Brenham and at several Austin locations; ground shipping (free over $249 within its ground network)",
   "website": "https://www.shirttailcreekfarm.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.shirttailcreekfarm.com/products/1-4-beef-package",
    "https://www.shirttailcreekfarm.com/products/1-8-beef-package",
    "https://www.shirttailcreekfarm.com/pages/about-us",
    "https://www.shirttailcreekfarm.com/pages/contact"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm sells its quarter and eighth as set packages of cuts from one of its calves. Its site says the farm is just outside Brenham."
  },
  {
   "slug": "southern-oak-pastures",
   "name": "Southern Oak Pastures",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "unknown",
   "county": "unknown",
   "region": "unknown",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Half $11.00 per lb hanging weight (the farm says a half yields about 220-248 lb of meat)",
    "Whole $10.00 per lb hanging weight"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$500 half, $750 whole",
   "finish_stated": "pasture-raised; the farm says its cattle are raised organically, without hormones",
   "availability_note": "Half and whole deposits showed 'Join Waitlist'",
   "shares_status": "sold out",
   "fulfillment": "Local pickup in Wills Point or Salado",
   "website": "https://southernoakpastures.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://southernoakpastures.com/products/half-beef-deposit",
    "https://southernoakpastures.com/products/whole-beef-deposit",
    "https://southernoakpastures.com/pages/about-us"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm's site gives pickup points in Wills Point and Salado but doesn't say where the ranch is."
  },
  {
   "slug": "clark-ranch",
   "name": "The Clark Ranch",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Bay City",
   "county": "Matagorda",
   "region": "Houston and the Gulf Coast",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Whole calf $8.00 per lb hanging weight (cash, check or Zelle; add 2% by card)",
    "Half calf $8.50 per lb hanging weight (add 2% by card)",
    "Quarter calf $9.00 per lb hanging weight (add 2% by card)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "A processing facility in Weimar (not named)",
   "deposit": "Quarter $300, non-refundable (can be transferred)",
   "finish_stated": "pasture raised with grain for finishing; no growth hormones",
   "availability_note": "Taking deposits to reserve the next processing dates",
   "shares_status": "open",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at the processor in Weimar, or home delivery in the Bay City and Brazosport areas for $10",
   "website": "https://www.clarkranchtxbeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.clarkranchtxbeef.com/pricing",
    "https://www.clarkranchtxbeef.com/product-page/quarter-calf-deposit",
    "https://www.clarkranchtxbeef.com/contact-us"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "tx-farmhouse-beef",
   "name": "TX Farmhouse",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Groveton",
   "county": "Trinity",
   "region": "East Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Half $10.00 per lb hanging weight (about 275 lb hanging; the farm's approximate total $2,750)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$250 for a half; a deposit is required for whole and half orders",
   "finish_stated": "100% grass fed; no hormones, grains or drugs",
   "availability_note": "The half beef deposit was listed as out of stock, with a 'Notify when available' button",
   "shares_status": "sold out",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup and delivery locations; ships up to 40 lb of beef in Texas for $35",
   "website": "https://www.txfarmhousebeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.txfarmhousebeef.com/product-page/half-beef",
    "https://www.txfarmhousebeef.com/shop"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm's site lists both Groveton and Sugar Land addresses; its pastures are in East Texas. A 3% fee applies to final payments by credit card, per the farm."
  },
  {
   "slug": "wellborn-2r-beef",
   "name": "Wellborn 2R Beef",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Henrietta",
   "county": "Clay",
   "region": "North Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "1/4 whole beef bundle $1,795 flat price (over 90 lb of beef)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat price (packaged weight stated)",
   "processing_included": "yes (cut in the butcher shop on the ranch)",
   "processor": "The ranch's own butcher shop",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "Black Angus fed grains and forages; no added hormones or antibiotics; wet-aged 30 days",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "shares_status": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Shipped from the ranch (free shipping on orders over $249)",
   "website": "https://www.wellborn2rbeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.wellborn2rbeef.com/products/1-4-steer",
    "https://www.wellborn2rbeef.com/collections/all-products"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The quarter is a set bundle of cuts."
  },
  {
   "slug": "wyatt-cattle-and-beef",
   "name": "Wyatt Cattle & Beef",
   "state": "TX",
   "city": "Floresville",
   "county": "Wilson",
   "region": "South Texas",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Whole beef $6.00 per lb hanging weight, processing included",
    "Half $7.00 per lb hanging weight, processing included (halves aren't custom cut)",
    "Wagyu whole calf $8.50 per lb hanging weight, processing included"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "yes (prices include processing)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "free-choice grass or feed on the family's acreage",
   "availability_note": "The farm says it processes beef in bulk year-round",
   "shares_status": "open",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://wyatt-cattle-beef.myshopify.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://wyatt-cattle-beef.myshopify.com/pages/bulk-beef",
    "https://wyatt-cattle-beef.myshopify.com/pages/contact-us"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-28",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "The farm's website says its beef is processed at a USDA-inspected plant. The farm says hanging weight is around 64% of live weight."
  }
 ]
}