Black Angus Half Beef Share Deposit - 2027

Black Angus Cattle Half Share Deposit - Deposit on Half Share of Beef to be harvested around mid-July early August 2027.  Cattle are raised on our pasture grass, finished on grain, never given any hormones or antibiotics.  We are committed to preservation of our land, our natural resources to produce a quality and wholesome product. This listing is for a Half Share Deposit Reservation.

A "HALF" Share listing if for a "HALF" Steer (Half Share).  Our steers weigh approx. 1350-1400# live weight, Half Steer approx 675-700 lbs.. The fee charged by Ells Cattle Ranch is a flat fee of $4,375.00. The processing is a separate fee charged by the butcher, approx. $2.65 lb. 

How it Works once a reservation is made for a Half Share:

1 -Approx. mid-July early August, Steers will have a final weigh in.  

2 -After final weigh in, Ells Cattle Ranch will contact you with a final invoice.  We charge a flat fee of $4,375.00.  Upon payment, the harvest date will be set and emailed to you. Ells Cattle Ranch will transport your half steer to our preferred butcher, Freedom Meat Locker & Sausage Co. in Watsonville, CA. 

3-Freedom Meats (butcher) will call you to go over your custom cut/wrap meat selections.  The steer will need to hang or age for 14-days minimum (21-day age preferred, additional charge), then your meat will be ready to be cut/wrapped. Payment due to the butcher upon pickup. Expect approx. 30-45-days from date of harvest for the butcher to complete the process and ready for pick up.  Be sure to check out their website at www.freedommeatslockers.com. For more information, see our page "How Beef Shares Work".

We thank you for this opportunity to provide your family with quality ranch raised beef!

Get excited to FIRE UP THE GRILL!

From our family to yours, The Ells Family

Please note that Deposits are non-refundable and will be deducted from the final invoice. This is a live animal purchase; non- USDA processed and cannot be shipped.