If you a) have somewhere to raise it while waiting for a processor and b) have a processor lined up. That seems to be the biggest hurdle from what I'm reading here.County fair 4H auction is a good place to get one this time of year
No. The cows you would win at auction are ready to go to a processor, and at least up here, are already setup to go to one after the auction unless the winner decides otherwise.If you a) have somewhere to raise it while waiting for a processor and b) have a processor lined up. That seems to be the biggest hurdle from what I'm reading here.
Oh! Then that would be cool. Didn't realize that they were already set up like that.No. The cows you would win at auction are ready to go to a processor, and at least up here, are already setup to go to one after the auction unless the winner decides otherwise.
Auction Details For Buyers Auction Method: Goats, Poultry, Dairy Milk, and Rabbits will be sold by the head. Swine, Beef, Sheep, and Dairy Beef will all be sold by the pound. Processing: For all buyers wishing to have their animal processed, we do have processors lined-up for processing like every other year. The processors we work with are Sims Meats, The Butcher Block, and Hanford Packing. *Processing is done at the expense of the buyer* Floor Market Prices: For buyers wishing to sell their Swine, Beef, Dairy Beef, Goats or Sheep back to the market buyer instead of keeping the animal, we will have market buyers for these species. Floor prices for the animals will be posted the day prior to the auction. There are no floor prices for Poultry, Rabbits and Dairy Milk. Destinations: With your purchases we will need to know where you the buyer wants your puchases to be shipped to. Your options for destination are: 1) Processor (Sims, Hanfords, or Butcher Block), 2) Sell back for market price (market price is deducted from your invoice and you only owe the donation portion) 3) Take the animal home (buyer would be responsible to be at the fairgrounds at 7am on July 31st to pick-up your purchase) 4) Donate back to the 4-Her (Must be approved by the parents of the 4-Her). Online buyers must message us their destination during the auction.
Grew up on a farm but never showed livestock. This is phenomenal!No. The cows you would win at auction are ready to go to a processor, and at least up here, are already setup to go to one after the auction unless the winner decides otherwise.
Grew up on a farm but never showed livestock. This is phenomenal!
Can you tell me KLB, does the winning bid go only to the seller, or does it include processing? I saw the starting bids are @ $1.50/lb, so $2,000 right out of the gate.
That's why you name them Ribeye, or Sirloin.I'm pretty sure that the processing is extra, the auction price goes to the owner/shower. At least that's how it was in my day. At county fairs auctions tended to sell high as bidders were providing money to the kids who were exhibiting. I never did this, it's hard to name something that you could end up eating.
Grew up on a farm but never showed livestock. This is phenomenal!
Can you tell me KLB, does the winning bid go only to the seller, or does it include processing? I saw the starting bids are @ $1.50/lb, so $2,000 right out of the gate.
He is correct. The money goes to the kid. You pay the processing. It will cost you more this way than just buying one from the processor or a farmer, but you get it quicker and you are helping a kid.I'm pretty sure that the processing is extra, the auction price goes to the owner/shower. At least that's how it was in my day. At county fairs auctions tended to sell high as bidders were providing money to the kids who were exhibiting. I never did this, it's hard to name something that you could end up eating.
4 H auction a very expensive place to buy a beef. because of expense most times a business buy them.County fair 4H auction is a good place to get one this time of year
4 H auction a very expensive place to buy a beef. because of expense most times a business buy them.
He is correct. The money goes to the kid. You pay the processing. It will cost you more this way than just buying one from the processor or a farmer, but you get it quicker and you are helping a kid.
Not sure where you get that most pork at the store has already been frozen. I used to work at one of the larger pork producers in the country, 18-20,000+ head a day processed. The vast majority was stored and shipped fresh.Pork is a good freezer meat!
Most pork at the store has already been frozen at some point, so you can't usually tell the difference.
I've learned from experience you want a GOOD FREEZER!
The usual 26°/28°F for ice/ice cream isn't the freezer you want.
Lots & lots of freezer burn, the meat doesn't actually freeze solid at those temps.
Look for something that will do at least 0°F or maybe -10°F without breaking down or making the electric meter spin off the side of the house.
Lots & lots of insulation!