Why does our meat cost so much?
Did you know that pasture-raised, pasture-finished, grain-free beef is top-quality meat and really in a class all of its own? That’s one reason why our beef costs so much more than other meat you find at a grocery store.
If you want your family to consume top-quality meat, here are a few questions to ponder…
When you buy meat from a grocery store, do you know where that meat came from?
Do you know what it ate, or if it was given vaccinations or synthetic medications that would compromise it’s nutritional value?
Did the animal live a life in sunshine (affecting the amount of vitamins and minerals)?
Was it fed something like grain or soy that can be detected in its meat and affect those with sensitivities?
Is all that ground beef even from the same cow?
Those questions may not mean much to a lot of Americans, but for you, those are the questions you want answered, and a lot of meat-producing corporations won’t.
But you know here at 1984Farms, we’re happy to!
However, we have received a lot of feedback that our prices are out of your budget, and we hear you. We continually look for ways to cut costs. We also work to provide value and education because truly, our meat is not the same as the meat you’re finding at a grocery store.
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Yes, buying meat from a big chain grocery store will cost less than a small-scale farmer because…
- Small-scale farmers like us cover the costs of everything from start to finish, including:
- High-quality feed
- High-quality animal care when needed
- Equipment
- Farm hand labor
- Processing
- Packaging
- Advertising
- Shipping
- Small-scale farms don’t usually have access to Government subsidies. (Meaning we don’t get any financial compensation or breaks like a lot of large corporations)
- Small-scale farms don’t have the herd size. (Overhead costs spread across 100,000 animals is different than spread across 50 animals)
We can get into the math of it all – the going price at sale barns, costs of processing, overhead – but I might lose you. 😉
What you will be getting when you buy meat from a small-scale farm…
Quality and peace of mind. The meat you receive is from the same cow, is vaccine and antibiotic-free, has been fed the highest quality feed, lived a life in the sunshine, and has the highest nutritional value.
Amazing customer service. We know you by name and we value you. If you ever have a complaint or concern, we will personally do everything we can to make sure you are taken care of, are satisfied with your products or service, and have a positive overall experience.
Transparency. We are more than happy to share the ins and outs of our operations. We pride ourselves in giving our animals their very best life, and providing you with all the information you could need to feel confident that your meat is handled properly and with the utmost care and quality.
It goes without saying that Walmart doesn’t value your business like a small, local shop does. Big corporations will be just fine without your business
Small-scale farms are like your “mom-and-pop” shops, our operations will always cost a little more – we can’t help it (if we could we would!) But also like a mom-and-pop shop, you will receive the best care and customer service.
Our quality is superior to big chain stores, and we know it.
My purpose is not to down-talk getting beef from the grocery store. We encourage everyone to eat meat no matter where you get it vs. skipping it. My purpose is to educate you so you can make your own informed decision about the meat you consume and feed to your family.
And really though, Pasture-raised, pasture-finished grain-free beef is top-quality and in a class of meat all its own. And to help with affordability we have special deals and sales EVERY WEEK!
Go look at our weekly Pastured Specials HERE.
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