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In regards to John's question about cost estimates for freezer beef, here are some figures: We use Sharon Beef for custom slaughter and cut and wrap. They charge a $35 kill fee and then .35/lb. to cut and wrap. Our carcass weights usually run between 715 and 800 lbs. We sell sides to the consumer for $1.85 per lb.based on hanging weight and that includes cutting and wrapping. In looking at a brochure for another producer's grass-finished beef, he charges $2.65/lb. based on boxed weight (which includes cutting and wrapping). He uses Sharon Beef as well. His carcasses average 500 - 550 lbs. Hope this helps. Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: John Winder <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Monday, October 16, 2000 3:44 PM Subject: cost estimates > I have a few questions. I am trying to develop some crude budgets for the > direct sale of beef to consumers. I am trying to develop a demonstration > of the potential profit margin available when a producer sells "freezer > beef" to a consumer. I know some of you have developed this type of > market. I need a good estimate for the following. > > 1) cost of slaughter and processing (cutting and wrapping). > 2) average price received per pound when beef is sold to customer (on a > side or whole carcass basis). > 3) average slaughter weight > > Thanks, > > John