Price List
What Does Farm-Raised Meat Cost in Morton, IL? Our Full Price List.
Everything we raise, and exactly what it costs. Beef, pork, chicken, and turkey from our family farm between Morton and Mackinaw — no added hormones, no steroids, no daily antibiotics, cage-free and crate-free. Bulk beef is priced by hanging weight plus processing. Every individual cut price on this page already includes processing.
Questions about a cut or a custom order? Call the farm: (309) 613-0563
Quick Summary
Little Blue's Farm in Morton, Illinois sells naturally raised beef, pork, chicken, and turkey direct to families across central Illinois and the Midwest. Bulk beef is $6.99 per pound hanging weight plus $1.90 per pound processing, sold as eighths, quarters, halves, and whole beef — a 220 lb hanging-weight quarter runs $1,955.80 all in. Bulk pork is $4.49 per pound hanging weight plus processing. Individual cuts range from $4.99 per pound for chicken leg quarters to $45.99 per pound for whole beef tenderloin, and every cut price already includes processing. Order online for direct farm-to-door delivery, pick up at the Peoria Riverfront Farmers Market May through September, or visit the farm at 16307 Washington Rd., Morton, IL 61550. Call (309) 613-0563.
Everything We Raise, Priced by the Cut and by the Freezer
Two ways to buy. Buy in bulk — an eighth, quarter, half, or whole beef, or a half or whole hog — and you pay by hanging weight plus processing, which is the cheapest per-pound way to fill a freezer. Or buy individual cuts by the pound, already processed, packaged, and frozen. Everything on this page comes off the same pasture between Morton and Mackinaw, raised by the same family that eats it.
Beef Prices: Quarters, Halves, Whole Beef and Single Cuts
Hormone & steroid free · Dry-aged · Grass-fed or grain-finished, your choice
Bulk Beef: Quarters, Halves and Whole
$6.99 per lb. hanging weight, plus $1.90 per lb. processing
Quarters, halves, and whole beef are priced on the official hanging weight recorded at the USDA-inspected locker. The totals below include both the beef and the processing, so the number you see is the number you pay — there is no separate locker bill waiting at pickup. Custom cuts are available on quarters and halves. If there's a cut your family won't eat, we'll swap it for more ground beef.
Quarter of Beef Examples
Price includes beef (hanging weight) and processing. Most quarters range from 150–220 lbs hanging weight. Custom cuts available.
Half of Beef Examples
Price includes beef (hanging weight) and processing. Most halves range from 300–440 lbs hanging weight. Custom cuts available.
See the full cut list, whole-beef pricing, and how hanging weight works →
The Eighth of Beef
Perfect for a smaller freezer. The package includes steaks, roasts, patties, and ground beef. It can't be custom cut the way quarters and halves can, but it's a good sample if you're looking for something smaller.
An eighth is a mixed quarter of beef split in half. The locker cuts the chuck, arm, rump, and sirloin tip roasts; the T-bone, porterhouse, ribeye, and sirloin steaks; beef patties (5 lbs per eighth); and ground beef in 1 lb packages.
Price includes beef (hanging weight) and processing. Most eighths range from 75–115 lbs hanging weight. Available in standard cut only.
Steaks and Beef Roasts
Price per pound, processing included.
Ground Beef and Patties
Price per pound, processing included.
Bones, Fat, Sausage and Organ Meats
Price per pound, processing included.
Pork Prices: Bulk Hog, Bacon, Chops, Brats and Sausage
Hormone & steroid free · Crate free · Half and whole hog, custom or standard cut
Bulk Pork: Halves and Whole Hog
$4.49 per lb. hanging weight, plus processing
In addition to custom cut, we now offer standard-cut halves and whole hog. The totals below include the pork and the processing. Hogs typically go to the locker in October and November, and reservations are limited — call the farm to get on the list.
Price includes pork (hanging weight) and processing.
| Order | Hang wt. | Beef | Processing | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Hog | 100 lbs. | $449.00 | $179.99 | $628.99 |
| Whole Hog | 200 lbs. | $898.00 | $359.98 | $1,257.98 |
See half hog and whole hog cut lists and the locker schedule →
Pork Cuts and Sausage
Price per pound, processing included.
Ham, Roasts, Loin and Bacon
Price per pound, processing included.
Chicken Prices: Whole Birds, Wings, Breasts and Thighs
Cage free and all natural · Bulk bird pricing available
Whole Chicken and Bulk Bird Pricing
- 20 or more birds — $1.00 off per bird
- 30 or more birds — $1.25 off per bird
- 50 or more birds — $1.50 off per bird
Chicken Cuts and Sausage
Price per pound, processing included.
Chicken Organs, Feet and Backs
Price per pound, processing included.
Turkey Prices: Whole, Smoked, Breasts and Ground Turkey
Cage free and all natural · All prices include processing
Whole Turkey and Turkey Breast
Price per pound, processing included.
Turkey Cuts and Ground Turkey
Price per pound, processing included.
How Bulk Beef Pricing by Hanging Weight Actually Works
Hanging weight is the weight of the carcass at the USDA-inspected locker after slaughter, before it's cut and packaged. We charge $6.99 per pound of that hanging weight for the beef, plus $1.90 per pound for the locker to cut, wrap, and freeze it. Both numbers are on this page, so you know the total before you order. What lands in your freezer weighs less than the hanging weight — expect to lose another 25–40% in trimming, deboning, and moisture loss. A 220 lb hanging-weight quarter typically yields roughly 130–165 lbs of packaged meat.
- The total you see is the total you pay. No separate locker bill waiting at pickup.
- Take-home weight is lower than hanging weight. That's normal, and it's true of every farm and locker.
- Per finished pound, a quarter works out to roughly $12 to $15 — and that average includes the ribeyes, T-bones, and brisket, not just ground beef.
- All charges are based on the official hanging weight recorded by the USDA-inspected locker, not our estimate.
Why Every Price on This Page Already Includes Processing
Every individual cut listed on this page — every steak, chop, brat, and pound of ground beef — is priced with processing included. The number next to the product is what you pay for a packaged, frozen, ready-to-cook cut. Bulk beef and bulk pork are the only items priced in two parts, and that's because the final weight isn't known until the animal is at the locker. We list both halves of that math above so there's no surprise.
- Individual cuts: one price, processing included, no math.
- Bulk beef and pork: hanging-weight rate plus a processing rate, both published above.
- Custom cuts are available on quarters, halves, and whole beef, and on custom-cut hogs. Eighths are standard cut only.
- Swaps are fine. If your family won't eat a cut, we'll put that weight into ground beef instead.
What Should You Order First If You Have Never Bought Bulk?
Start with the size your freezer can actually hold. An eighth of beef runs $666.75 to $1,022.35 and fits in about two cubic feet — a good first order if you've never bought this way. A quarter runs $1,333.50 to $1,955.80, needs four to five cubic feet, and is what most families around Morton and Peoria settle into buying once a year. If you'd rather sample across species before committing, order individual cuts by the pound and see which ones your family actually finishes.
- New to bulk, small freezer: the eighth of beef, standard cut, from $666.75.
- Cooking at home most nights: the quarter, custom cut, from $1,333.50.
- Feeding a crowd or splitting with family: the half, from $2,667.00.
- Just want to try the beef: ground beef, a chuck roast, and two ribeyes will tell you everything.
- Either way, the price is fixed before you order, and we'll help you plan freezer space over the phone.
Questions We Get About Prices, Cuts, and Placing an Order
What is hanging weight and why is beef priced that way?
Hanging weight is the carcass weight recorded at the USDA-inspected locker after slaughter and before cutting. Bulk beef is priced that way because it's the only weight that's known and verified at the time of processing. You pay $6.99 per pound of hanging weight for the beef plus $1.90 per pound for processing, and you take home roughly 60–75% of that hanging weight in packaged meat.
How much does a quarter of beef cost at Little Blue's Farm?
A quarter of beef runs $1,333.50 for a 150 lb hanging weight up to $1,955.80 for a 220 lb hanging weight, and those totals include both the beef and the processing. Most quarters fall in the 150–220 lb range. Custom cuts are available on quarters at no extra charge.
Are these prices before or after processing?
Every individual cut price on this page includes processing — the price you see is the price for a packaged, frozen cut. Bulk beef and bulk pork are the only items priced in two parts, hanging weight plus processing, and both totals are shown together in the tables above.
What is the difference between standard cut and custom cut?
Standard cut means we pick the cuts and packaging sizes for you, based on what most families ask for. It's faster and you skip the locker coordination. Custom cut means you tell the butcher exactly how thick you want steaks, what size roasts, and how the ground beef is packaged. Custom cut takes longer and requires working directly with the locker. Eighths are standard cut only.
What is in an eighth of beef and can I customize it?
An eighth is a mixed quarter split in half. It includes chuck, arm, rump, and sirloin tip roasts; T-bone, porterhouse, ribeye, and sirloin steaks; 5 lbs of beef patties; and ground beef in 1 lb packages. Eighths are available in standard cut only — they can't be custom cut the way quarters and halves can.
How much freezer space does a quarter of beef take up?
Plan on about 1 cubic foot of freezer space for every 35–40 lbs of packaged meat. A quarter fits in roughly 4 to 5 cubic feet and most standard chest freezers handle it without a problem. An eighth needs about 2 cubic feet. A half needs closer to 8 to 10.
Is your beef grass-fed or grain-fed?
Both are available — you pick. Grass-fed cattle eat pasture and forage their whole lives. Grain-finished cattle eat grass, then grain for the last several months, which adds marbling and a milder flavor. Either way the beef is dry-aged and raised without added hormones, without steroids, and without daily antibiotics.
When can I reserve a whole or half hog?
Hogs typically go to the locker in October and November, and reservations are limited. Call (309) 613-0563 or email questions@littlebluesfarm.com to get on the list. Bulk pork is $4.49 per pound hanging weight plus processing, and both standard-cut and custom-cut options are available.
How do I pay, and do you take SNAP?
We accept all major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, SNAP, checks, cash, and money orders. If you're using SNAP and ordering online, select cash at checkout and we'll process your benefits at delivery. If you would like to pay for a cut or bundle another way, call (309) 613-0563 and we will sort it out.