About Us

Foley Cattle Company is a family owned and operated cattle business. Our cattle company originated from our dissatisfaction of not knowing what was in the beef we had purchased or where the beef came from. Beef purchased in grocery stores oftentimes comes from feedlots and foreign countries. We believe that there are many people who, like us, do not want to eat beef that has been pumped full of antibiotics, steroids or growth hormones, or imported from other countries. Pasture-raised cattle rarely ever require the use of antibiotics unlike cattle processed from feedlots. When you purchase beef from the Foley Cattle Company, you can get  comfort from knowing that your meat comes from a local family-operated cattle farm, where the cattle are pasture raised and primarily grass fed without steroids, hormones, and other harmful chemicals. We invite you to “Know What’s in Your Beef” by purchasing cattle from our pasture to be processed and ready for your freezer. 

Breed of Cattle

We raise all beef cattle, and our herd consists primarily of Black or Red Angus, with some crossbreeds of the same (i.e., Brangus, Black Baldies, etc.).

Beef Processing

When you purchase cattle for processing from us, we will coordinate with a local beef processor to have your beef processed according to your specifications. A beef processing form is included at the time you place an order with us so that you can decide what types of cuts you get. We schedule a processing date, and coordinate a date and location for pick-up.

Costs

We charge our customers based on the hanging weight as independently determined by the beef processing facility. Hanging weight is determined by weighing the carcass after the head, hide, hooves, and internal organs have been removed and is approximately 62% of the live weight of the animal. For example, if the live weight is 805 pounds, the hanging weight of the cow or steer would be approximately 500 pounds. Assuming there are no additional costs because of special processing or packaging requests, below is an example of your estimated costs for a Half or Whole of processed beef.

Half (Approximately 250 lbs of hanging weight) at $6.00 per pound of hanging weight. Approximate Half Cost: $1,500.

Whole (Approximately 500 lbs of hanging weight) at $6.00 per pound of hanging weight. Approximate Whole Cost: $3,000.

Costs compared to Retail Grocery Prices?

Based on our comparison of a reputable retail grocery chain price for comparable grass fed/finished hamburger meat, the retail grocery price was $9.99 per pound. Our price per pound is much lower than that. Bear in mind, that when you purchase beef from our company, you will be getting premium cuts of beef (steaks and ribs) included in your packaged meat. When your premium cuts are considered, our pricing becomes an even better deal.

 How much meat should I expect to get?

You can expect to put about 60-70% of the hanging weight in packaged meat into your freezer, depending on the selections you make on the beef processing form. For example, for a Whole purchased at 500 pounds of hanging weight, you could expect around 300-350 pounds of packaged meat. This really depends on your individual processing or packaging requests.

What size freezer do I need?

For a Whole, you would need approximately 14 cubic feet of freezer space, and approximately 7 cubic feet for a Half.

What is the percentage breakdown of a Whole?

For people who enjoy roasts, the breakdown is usually: Ground Meat 35%; Roasts 35%, Steaks 15%; and Other Cuts 15%. If you are not a huge fan of Roasts, you can always opt to have those portions ground into more ground meat.

What are the cuts in a Half (or side) of Beef?

Front Quarter of Each Half (Side):  Chuck Roast; Shoulder Roast; Short Ribs; Rib Steak/Rib Eye; Boneless Stew Meat; Neck Soup Bones; Ground Beef; and Beef Brisket

Hind Quarter of Each Half (Side): Sirloin Tip Roast; Sirloin Steak; New York Strip Steak and Tenderloin (think of the tenderloin as your filet mignon) or Porterhouse and T-bone; Top Round or Flank Steak; Cube Steak; Boneless Stew Meat; and Ground Beef