Beef
Your beef is raised by Israel and Stacy Handy of Handy Hills Farm in St. Johnsville. Both Israel and Stacy grew up on dairy farms and now own and operate the Handy family dairy farm along with Israel's Father and Uncle. This situation allowed them to start a small herd of Holstein beef cattle at the neighboring farm which they rent.
These steers are pastured all spring, summer and fall, and in the winter are fed a diet of quality forages which Israel, his Dad and Uncle spend the summer harvesting. Our animals are not 'corn finished' but rather receive a small amount of corn as part of a balanced ration, starting when they are weaned and continuing until they are big enough for slaughter. Corn is an excellent source of energy while grass is a better source of protein. The addition of corn prevents the beef from being tough and acquiring that gamey taste common in purely grass fed cattle.
Why Holstein?
-Holstein beef is very sustainable. Having a dairy farm we had no use for bull calves. Now we are able to raise them from babies (knowing that they came from healthy, quality cows) and raise them as beef cattle. We've found that what goes into a steer is most important in producing a good beef animal.
-We love it! Tender and well marbled, this beef is truly a treat! We joke that we have been spoiled, no meat in the grocery store can compare.
-Holstein beef is leaner than traditional beef breeds: it yields 25-30% less trimmable fat than other breeds.
-Most subprimal cuts require little or no trimming to get them down to the 1/4" trim level. Most retailers have been amazed that Holstein steers deliver 3-7% more sellable meat to consumers than traditional beef breeds.
-Holsteins tend to marble well since fat accumlates inside the muscle intead of outside, producing tender and tasty meat.
-Holsteins are the largest, most homogenous group of cattle in the beef industry.
Pricing:
Very low on beef right now...will have full freezers again the first part of June. We're sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
Our beef is available in a variety of ways.
The most economical is a bulk order, which is a whole or half a steer and sells for $3.10/lb hanging weight. Bulk orders must be ordered in advance. For more information, click here.
Shares that feature beef include:
6 mth Pastured beef share for $195.00
Beef Bundles: (10% off purchases made or picked up at our on farm store, does not apply to shares or bulk orders)
Beef Bundle #5-$115
(Economy Bundle) 20lbs
1 lb Delmonico Steaks
3-4 lb Sirloin Tip Roast
2 lbs Sirloin Steaks
8 lbs Burger
4 lbs Stew Meat
1 lb London Broil
Beef Bundle #6- $157.10
(Beef Sampler) 20lbs
4 lbs Delmonico Steaks
3 ½ lbs T-Bone Steaks
3-4 lb Top Round Roast
2 lbs Stew Meat
2 lbs Short Ribs
6 lbs Burger
Beef Bundle #7- $113
(Roasters Choice) 20lbs
2 ½ lb Eye of the Round Roast
3 lb Rump Roast
4 lb Sirloin Tip Roast
4 ½ lb Brisket
3 lbs Stew
3 lbs Burger
Beef Bundle #8- $198.50
(Steaks Galore) 20lbs
6 lbs Porterhouse steaks
4 lbs Delmonico Steaks
5 lbs T-Bone Steaks
5 lbs Sirloin Steaks
Bundle #13- $115
(Crum Creek CSA Sampler) 20lbs
6 lb Roaster Chicken
½ lb Elk Delmonico Steaks
1 ½ lb ham steak
1 ½ lbs Beef Porterhouse Steaks
1 lb Center-cut Pork Chops
2 lb beef stew meat
1 lb Pork Italian Sausage
2 lb beef burger
2 lbs elk burger
1 lb bacon
2 pkg elk snack sticks
We do offer beef for sale by individual retail cut on a per pound basis:
Beef Price List
(10% off purchases made or picked up at our on-farm store, does not apply to bulk orders or shares)
Porterhouse Steak $11.50/lb
T-Bone Steak $11.00/lb
Delmonico Steak $13.50/lb
Sirloin Steak $8.50/lb
Sirloin Tip Roast $7.00/lb
Rump Roast $7.00/lb
Top Round Roast $7.50/lb
Eye of the Rnd Roasts $8.00/lb
London Broil $8.00/lb
Flank Steak $7.50/lb -sold out
Shaved Steak $6.00/lb
Short Ribs $5.50/lb -sold out
Spare Ribs $4.50/lb
Brisket $5.00/lb -sold out
Stew $5.50/lb -sold out
Cube $5.50/lb
Patties $5.50/lb
Burger $5.00/lb
I will try to keep this updated as availability and varieties change.