It’s one thing to desire farm fresh food for your family. It’s another to actually find a reliable farm with more than a narrow selection of products. Especially during the winter months, it can take a lot of time and effort to source local farm fare from multiple vendors in your area.
For example, when you hear the words “dairy farm,” you likely picture two things – cows and milk. Of course, if you think about it, you might say that because of dairy farms there are also other dairy products like cheese and ice cream.
But did you know some dairy farms also raise beef steers for meat? And in addition, some dairy farms do custom meat cutting and processing for the convenience of families like yours. West Michigan is fortunate that Country Dairy is one of those farms, and in addition to cutting beef, they also process hogs and deboned venison.
Custom Cutting Service
Country Dairy’s custom cutting service offers local, ethically-raised beef at $4.39 per pound in quarters, halves, and wholes based on the hanging weight (price subject to change). Steers raised at Country Dairy are slaughtered at nearby USDA-certified Sanders Meats, then returned to Country Dairy for processing and packaging.
This beef is never exposed to growth hormones thanks to Country Dairy’s standard of care. Customers can choose to purchase a quarter or half of a beef steer and get it cut however they choose, including steaks, ribs, ground beef, and more.
As an added feature, Country Dairy’s custom cutting service extends to hogs and deboned venison. If you raise hogs or have a hunter in your family, you know how hard it can be to keep up with processing all that meat!
Venison and Hog Processing
Luckily, Country Dairy is standing by to turn your meat into delicious food for your family with no hassle for you. When you bring meat to Country Dairy, they process the animal individually, ensuring that no other meat is ever mixed with yours.
In addition, you can count on the fact that Country Dairy never uses liquid smoke, only pure ingredients and real applewood smoke. Customers can choose from dozens of flavor options for sausage, brats, snack sticks, summer sausage, and jerky. Bacon can be prepared three different ways.
If your family has dietary restrictions, be sure to ask for nitrate-free smoked pork and sausage, or low-sugar and low-salt processing. In keeping with generations of family ownership, Country Dairy prides itself on meeting customers’ unique needs and retaining their years of trust.
How to order
Now that you know families in West Michigan have the opportunity to enjoy local, farm fresh dairy products, beef, hogs, and venison all from one place, you might want to get in on this! If you want to take advantage of the custom cutting service at Country Dairy, follow these steps:
- Call Brenda, Country Dairy’s meat manager, at 231-578-9058. She can answer any questions you may have. If you want your venison cut, ensure that it is deboned and ready for processing.
- Determine your drop-off and pickup dates. If you are supplying a hog or venison for processing, you’ll need to arrange both a drop-off date and a pickup date for your meat. If you’re only ordering beef, you can simply select a pickup date.
- Pick up and pay for your order! You will get a call when your meat is ready for pickup. This is a great opportunity to bring the family along and choose from a variety of other products in the farm store, like cheese, ice cream, and baked goods.
- Enjoy your custom cuts of meat. Whether you purchase a quarter or half beef steer from Country Dairy or bring your own hog or venison, the hassle of processing and packaging is taken entirely out of your hands. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your delicious local food!