Buying beef in bulk is easier than you think.
How much freezer space do you actually need? Marinda breaks it down in 30 seconds. Then pick the quarter, half, or whole share of Lane Angus beef that fits your family and your freezer.
As seen on PBS: A Chef's Life · Processing, cut and wrap included · Ready 3 to 4 weeks after processing
- Angus beef
- Pasture raised
- No added hormones
- 8 generations of farming
- Raised in Gates, NC
Which share fits your freezer?
A share is a lot of good beef, and it takes up real freezer space. Here's a rough idea so you can plan ahead and make a little room before you order.
Quarter
Fits in a large chest freezer or a big chunk of your kitchen freezer.
Good fit for: smaller households and first-time freezer beef buyers.
Half
Usually needs a dedicated chest or upright freezer.
Good fit for: families who cook at home most nights and want to pick their own cuts.
Whole
Clear the deck. Plan on a standalone freezer.
Good fit for: big families, or two households splitting the beef.
Take-home weights are estimates and vary with each animal and your cutting choices.
Not sure? Give us a shout.
We'll help you think through what makes sense for your family and your freezer before you order. Call or text Marinda at 252.398.7719.
Splitting a share? Have a question?
Call or text Marinda before you order. We'll walk you through sizes, cuts, and freezer space.
Steaks, roasts, burger and more.
Here's the approximate assortment for each share, as listed on our share pages. It can vary a little with each animal and your cutting choices.
Half beef cut list
- 100+ packs of burger (1 lb each), or burger patties (4 per pack)
- 1 flank
- 1 brisket (whole or half)
- 4 ribs (slabs or squares)
- 4 beef stew
- 3 kabobs
- 3 stir fry
- 3 sirloin tips
- 2 skirt steaks
- 3 flat iron
- 1 hanger
- 12 ribeyes (boneless or bone-in)
- 10 NY strip
- 6 filets
- 8 sirloins
- 4 chuck eye steaks
- 2 cube steak
- 8 roasts: London broil, sirloin tip, tri tip, chuck, rump, eye of round, shoulder, bottom round
- Liver, osso bucco, beef fat, dog bones, soup bones
Quarter beef cut list
- 45 packs of burger (1 lb each)
- 1 brisket (half)
- 2 ribs (slabs or squares)
- 2 beef stew
- 1 kabobs
- 1 stir fry
- 1 sirloin tips
- 1 skirt steak
- 2 flat iron
- 6 ribeyes (boneless or bone-in)
- 5 NY strip
- 4 filets
- 4 sirloins
- 2 chuck eye steaks
- 1 cube steak
- 5 roasts: London broil, chuck, tri tip, sirloin tip, shoulder
- Liver, osso bucco, beef fat, dog bones, soup bones
Whole beef cut list
- Burger
- Flank
- Brisket (whole or half)
- Ribs (slabs or squares)
- Beef stew
- Kabobs
- Stir fry
- Sirloin tips
- Skirt steak
- Flat iron
- Ribeyes (bone-in or boneless)
- NY strip
- Filets
- Sirloins
- Chuck eye steak
- Cube steak
- Roasts: London broil, chuck, sirloin tip, eye of round, shoulder, tri tip, rump, bottom round
- Liver, osso bucco, oxtail, beef fat, dog bones, marrow bones, tongue, kidney, meaty soup bones
Four simple steps to a full freezer.
Pick your share
Choose a quarter, half, or whole. Not sure? Call or text Marinda first.
Place your deposit
$500 for a quarter, $1,000 for a half, $1,500 for a whole. Your deposit holds your share.
Choose your cuts
Half beef orders get a cut sheet. For a quarter or whole, we'll talk through your options before processing.
Pick it up
Orders are typically ready 3 to 4 weeks after the processing date. We'll let you know when it's ready.
Don't just take our word for it.
PBS“About three years ago we started buying our cows from Lane Angus Beef in Gates County.”Chef Vivian Howard, A Chef's Life, “What's Your Beef?” (Season 3, Episode 12). Vivian introduces Marinda Lane as she breaks down whole Lane Angus beef for her restaurant. See the episode on PBS
“Do you know where your beef comes from? You'll know if it comes from Lane Angus and Acre Station Meat Farm.”Acre Station Meat Farm, Pinetown, NC Read their Lane Angus page
“It's a family business. Family is everything.”Tucker Lane, in AgCarolina Farm Credit's Lane Farms member spotlight Read the spotlight
“Some of the cleanest and tastiest beef I have ever had!”K. Simpson, customer review
Raised right here in Gates, NC.
The Lane family has been farming the same North Carolina soil for eight generations. Today we raise Black Angus cattle with a focus on quality, consistency, and stewardship.
Every animal we raise reflects generations of knowledge, hard work, and a commitment to producing beef we're proud to serve our own family. When you buy a share, you know exactly where your beef was raised.
Beef share FAQs
How much freezer space do I need?
A quarter can fit in a large chest freezer or a big chunk of your kitchen freezer. A half usually needs a dedicated chest or upright freezer. A whole needs a standalone freezer. Not sure about yours? Call or text Marinda at 252.398.7719 and we'll help you figure out what makes sense before you order.
What is a beef share?
A beef share is a bulk purchase of beef that stocks your freezer with steaks, roasts, ground beef, and specialty cuts. Choose a quarter, half, or whole beef based on your household's needs and available freezer space.
How is the final price calculated?
Your total is your share's actual hanging weight multiplied by its price per pound. Processing, cutting, and wrapping are included. The estimated take-home pounds are not the weights used to calculate your price.
What is hanging weight?
Hanging weight is the carcass weight before the beef is cut, trimmed, and packaged. Your take-home weight will be lower because of moisture loss and the removal of bones and trimmings. Cutting choices also affect the finished weight.
Can I choose my cuts?
Half beef orders include a cut sheet so you can pick your cutting and packaging preferences, like bone-in or boneless ribeyes and ground beef or burger patties. For quarter or whole beef, contact us before ordering to talk through cutting options and special requests.
When is my beef ready?
Orders are typically ready for pickup 3 to 4 weeks after the initial processing date. We'll let you know when your order is ready.
Is my deposit refundable?
If you cancel before your cut sheet is submitted, 75% of your deposit is refunded. The remaining 25% is nonrefundable. Once your cut sheet is submitted and your processing order is placed, your deposit is fully nonrefundable. This applies to quarter, half, and whole shares.
Ready to stock up?
Take a peek at your freezer, make a little room, and lock in months of farm-raised Lane Angus beef.
Beef sales: Marinda Lane, 252.398.7719 · Send us a message
433 Gates School Rd., Gates, NC 27937