Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost?
Can I purchase individual cuts?
Whom do I pay?
How many pounds of beef will I receive?
Do you deliver beef to customers?
Once beef is delivered to the processing facility, when can I pick up my order?
Can I pick up my order from the processor before I pay Dougherty Farms for the beef?
How do I know which beef cuts are best for my family?
What is the smallest amount I can order?
How much freezer space do I need?
How long will the beef last in the freezer?
What is the age of the steer at processing time?
What is the breed of cattle on your farm?
How are the cattle fed and cared for?
Can I come and visit your farm?

A whole beef costs approximately $2,200.
A half beef costs approximately $1,100


Processing costs:
Whole - $40 and higher
Half- $200 and higher
*Prices increase based on your cutting instructions, boneless steaks, hamburger patties, etc.

For more on cost, click on Quantity and Cost .


Yes! Steaks, ground beef, and roasts will be available for purchase at our farm south of Indianapolis.


You will pay Dougherty Farm Fresh Beef for the beef and you will pay the processor for the processing.

� Beef carcass weighs about 400 Lbs. of beef
A whole beef will yield about 800 Lbs. of beef.


*While beef is dry aged about 2% shrinkage will occur with your meat. Also, some bones and extra fat are removed during processing. Typically, about 35-50% is "thrown away" meaning bones and fat are removed when the processor begins cutting the carcass. This 35-50% is referred to as a cutting loss.

We do not deliver due to liability reasons. You are required to pick up your beef from the processor.


Between 2-3 weeks. The beef will hang for approximately 14 days before it is processed into the cuts you want. Then the beef will be frozen solid.


No. You will not be able to pick up your beef until you pay Dougherty Farm Fresh Beef.


We will be happy to help you decide which beef cuts you will enjoy the most.


The smallest amount you can order is � beef. Or you can purchase individual cuts from our farm. We encourage you to call or email us before coming out to purchase beef. This will ensure we have the cuts you want and that someone will be at the farm to meet you.


One cubic foot of freezer space will hold approximately 30 Lbs. of beef.
� Beef ~13-14 Cubic Ft. of Freezer Space



Approximately one year.


14-20 months.


Black Angus


The cattle eat a diet of corn, hay or grass, and a nutritional soybean supplement. A corn-fed diet results in a more tender and tastier beef. The steers are out on pasture and they have access to a barn year-round. We are highly committed to quality assurance, environmental stewardship, and animal welfare.


Visitors are always welcome. We ask that you call or email before stopping by, just so we can make sure someone is around to greet you.