Author: Meatbox Shop

It seems a long time ago now since we changed all of our farming practices towards an organic future. The farm has changed, the life on it has improved dramatically, there is more wildlife, happier livestock and healthier soil.     With so much discussion around greenhouse gases and climate change I think ruminant farmers do have a responsibility to ensure that their practices do not cause further harm to the environment, I at least want to make sure my operation is truly beneficial and that is why we are producing Pasture For Life meat and joined the PFLA. (Pasture For LIfe Association), am or …

When people buy their meat by the quarter, half, or whole, there’s a sort of grey area as to how much meat will end up in the freezer. It’s not the same as going to the butcher in the back of the grocery store and choosing a kg of stewing, with a sticker pricing out the cost per pound, weight, and total cost. It may leave some folks wondering so we are offering information that should clarify this process. BULK MEAT PURCHASES – Our customers pay for their meat based on the hanging weight. The hanging weight is only about 60-62% of the live weight. Hanging weight is the animal, minus some …