Whisper Ranch Grass Finished Beef
2017 - 2018 Premium Highland Beef Herdshare
Welcome to our first year of grass finished beef production on our land. We are stoked and excited for those of you that will partner with us in this journey!
After much consultation, education and deliberation we have settled on bringing some Highland Cattle steers to our land. Highland cattle are gaining traction around the world as extremely efficient cattle. They break all the current commercial cattle "isms" but are proving themselves to be the smart choice in the right environment.
Highland cattle with their distinctive ancient look, originate from the miserably inhospitable environment of the Scottish Highlands. Maybe their is kindredness in it as that's where Chad's roots are from some generations back. One the oldest domesticated cattle breeds, Highland cattle have generations of history thriving in cold, rainy and poor quality forage conditions. Their unique double coat is what gives them the competitive advantage in harsh conditions. Their long horns and hardy nature have made them able to navigate mountainous rocky terrain, ward of large predators and an ability to dig through the snow to find forage. Highlanders also have considerably longer lifespans than other breeds. Highland cattle also require very little assistance in calving.
Our land and location would not be suitable for more commercial breeds of cattle. When it comes to withstanding weather, our ranch receives on average snowfall of nearly 12 feet. Another profound reason Highland cattle are a fit for our land is their ability to browse brush and they will consume lower quality forages that most cattle will not touch. The Highlanders desire to browse is similar to a goat and is a unique quality to its breed. Our land is filled with brush and bushes waiting to be browsed by the happy Highlander. In utilizing their unique desire to browse we will begin a fundamental transformation of our land from brushy unusable land to productive pasture.
Highland cattle function best with no supplement of grain. The only practical thing they require past grass and water is natural mineral supplements. We don't use any hormones or antibiotics. This produces a slow growing exceptional meat. Due to Highlanders double coat, they do not develop back fat like commercial cattle, instead the marbling is contained throughout the meat, making a remarkably lean premium quality meat. Highland beef is global award winning beef.
After much consultation, education and deliberation we have settled on bringing some Highland Cattle steers to our land. Highland cattle are gaining traction around the world as extremely efficient cattle. They break all the current commercial cattle "isms" but are proving themselves to be the smart choice in the right environment.
Highland cattle with their distinctive ancient look, originate from the miserably inhospitable environment of the Scottish Highlands. Maybe their is kindredness in it as that's where Chad's roots are from some generations back. One the oldest domesticated cattle breeds, Highland cattle have generations of history thriving in cold, rainy and poor quality forage conditions. Their unique double coat is what gives them the competitive advantage in harsh conditions. Their long horns and hardy nature have made them able to navigate mountainous rocky terrain, ward of large predators and an ability to dig through the snow to find forage. Highlanders also have considerably longer lifespans than other breeds. Highland cattle also require very little assistance in calving.
Our land and location would not be suitable for more commercial breeds of cattle. When it comes to withstanding weather, our ranch receives on average snowfall of nearly 12 feet. Another profound reason Highland cattle are a fit for our land is their ability to browse brush and they will consume lower quality forages that most cattle will not touch. The Highlanders desire to browse is similar to a goat and is a unique quality to its breed. Our land is filled with brush and bushes waiting to be browsed by the happy Highlander. In utilizing their unique desire to browse we will begin a fundamental transformation of our land from brushy unusable land to productive pasture.
Highland cattle function best with no supplement of grain. The only practical thing they require past grass and water is natural mineral supplements. We don't use any hormones or antibiotics. This produces a slow growing exceptional meat. Due to Highlanders double coat, they do not develop back fat like commercial cattle, instead the marbling is contained throughout the meat, making a remarkably lean premium quality meat. Highland beef is global award winning beef.
WHAT IS A HERDSHARE ?
A herdshare is where you the customer participate in growing your own beef. A beef can be divided into four parts, therefore there is four shares per beef. To sign up you will purchase however many shares (1 share = quarter of a beef) you want. The cost of a share covers off the cost of the purchase of the live animal. In this years case they will be steers that are about 10 months old. Whisper Ranch becomes the caretaker of your beef for a monthly fee. Included in the monthly fee, Whisper Ranch will look after the purchasing and transport of the steers back to the ranch. We will than provide fresh pasture, hay, water and minerals. When the steer is ready to be butchered, somewhere between 24 and 27 months old, we will look after organizing your custom butchering instructions and transportation to the certified butcher. Once the meat has been butchered we will settle up between the amount paid to date and the final balance. Your finished product will be delivered to a location near you.
A herdshare is where you the customer participate in growing your own beef. A beef can be divided into four parts, therefore there is four shares per beef. To sign up you will purchase however many shares (1 share = quarter of a beef) you want. The cost of a share covers off the cost of the purchase of the live animal. In this years case they will be steers that are about 10 months old. Whisper Ranch becomes the caretaker of your beef for a monthly fee. Included in the monthly fee, Whisper Ranch will look after the purchasing and transport of the steers back to the ranch. We will than provide fresh pasture, hay, water and minerals. When the steer is ready to be butchered, somewhere between 24 and 27 months old, we will look after organizing your custom butchering instructions and transportation to the certified butcher. Once the meat has been butchered we will settle up between the amount paid to date and the final balance. Your finished product will be delivered to a location near you.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST ?
We charge a $400 per sign up share - Four Shares Per One Beef. Sign up for as many shares as you like.
We charge $9.50 per pound for actual cut and wrapped meat inclusive of the sign up share cost and monthly fee.
One Share Yield is approximately 90lbs of take home meat
Total Cost per Share is approximately $855 plus or minus. This number will fluctuate depending on butchered animal size, cuts utilized and additional services like sausages, jerky or smokies. Delivery will also be charged at $0.25/lbs.
Cost Per Month $30 - For half the cost of a coffee everyday you can be growing some of the best beef available! This years beef will be ready for butcher in the fall of 2018.
We charge a $400 per sign up share - Four Shares Per One Beef. Sign up for as many shares as you like.
We charge $9.50 per pound for actual cut and wrapped meat inclusive of the sign up share cost and monthly fee.
One Share Yield is approximately 90lbs of take home meat
Total Cost per Share is approximately $855 plus or minus. This number will fluctuate depending on butchered animal size, cuts utilized and additional services like sausages, jerky or smokies. Delivery will also be charged at $0.25/lbs.
Cost Per Month $30 - For half the cost of a coffee everyday you can be growing some of the best beef available! This years beef will be ready for butcher in the fall of 2018.
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