Most Important: All animals are still pasture raised and grass finished with no hormones or antibiotics! They are still the same high quality, happy California cows you've been getting!
Background: Deer Creek Watershed Conservancy (DCWC, to save a lot of space on the page) is a local landowner group that prides itself on practical, sustainable management of the Deer Creek Watershed. They're also dedicated supporting the rural communities within that watershed. And within those communities are the ranchers and neighbors that have shaped the management of Striking A Livestock. Check out the DCWC webpage for more info on the organization. It might look familiar but slightly more formal......
In a Nutshell: Striking A Livestock (SAL, since we're into acronyms these days) and DCWC are partnering to bring you more beef! Producers from within the watershed, including SAL, will sell finished critters to DCWC, who will then take care of the marketing and delivering end of things. Don't worry, the animals enrolled will still meet the same strict criteria that you are used to, and the ordering policies will remain the same. And we are working really hard to make sure you see a negligible, if any price increase. Our goal is still to bring you healthy, delicious beef at reasonable prices.
Why Is This A Good Idea??: Because it does two really important things. First, it makes sustainable, niche marketting available to producers who, while they have the production end dialed in, do not have the time or resources to bring the fruits of that production to customers. Second, it makes more beef available at more times to you, the customer, without sacrificing quality or complicating ordering. As usual, its a work in progress, and your thoughts and input are welcomed and will be taken to heart. Both entities will be working very closely together to make sure the transition as seamless as possible.
Things you should know about our cows:
Our cows live in cow paradise. Mild California winters and irrigated summer pastures mean that they graze on fresh grass year round. No snow drifts or truckloads of hay for these girls, thank you. They don't do drugs, either -- we don't give hormones or antibiotics to Striking A Livestock beef. We do provide salt and mineral supplements, and extra protein if the winter is hard (plant based protein -- no animal by-products) and we will happily supply you with a "list of ingredients" if you are interested. We are certified through American Grassfed Association and maintain or exceed their standards.
A grass based diet makes healthy cows, which in turn make healthy beef. Grass fed beef is lower in fat and higher in omega-3 oils and vitamin E than its grain fed counterpart.Our cows aren't only health conscious, they watch their carbon hoof prints and well. Because their food is not harvested or hauled, they are able to keep their fossil fuel use very low. They also keep their commuting to a minimum -- instead of gallivanting across the continent from producer to feedlot to processor, they stay on the ranch right up to the short trip to the abattoir.
We offer beef once a year in the late spring to coincide with the growing season of the native grasses that we finish our animals on. Because this is an annual event, we offer packages of freezer beef that will keep throughout the year without compromising quality.
Keeping cattle on pasture not only benefits the animal and the consumer, but the environment as well. To learn more, take a look at these resources:
What you get in a typical split-half order:
- SPLIT-HALF OF BEEF, APPROX. 80 LBS
- Contents (approximate)
- 20 lbs steaks
- 20 lbs roasts
- 38 lbs ground beef
- 7 lbs misc. (cube steaks, stew, etc.)
- Contents (approximate)
- FREE LOCAL DELIVERY!!
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All packages are $3.60 per pound as carcasses on the rail. This is a little easier and more accurate way to bill, and works into about $6.30 per pound take home weight.
| Size | Take Home Weight |
Billing Weight |
Total (approx) |
| Whole | 320 | 580 | $2088 |
| 1/2 | 160 | 290 | $1044 |
| 1/4 | 80 | 145 | $522 |
Please note that the exact weight of the packages will vary from animal to animal. Please let us know if you have a preference for smaller or larger packages.
Delivery Options
You can pick your beef up at a central location in your area free of charge. Home delivery is a $50 base fee and generally goes up depending on your location. We can ship to any major airport serviced by Alaska Airlines, however we try to keep our products local to cut down on transport. If you are interested in grass fed beef and cannot find it in your area, please let us know and we will try to help.
Payment
Deposits are required when you place your order (we invoice you after we receive the order). The balance will be calculated on final weights and will be due when your meat is delivered. Deposits required are listed below.
Split-Half------------------- $200
Half------------------------- $400
Whole---------------------- $750
