Buy a Half Cow, Quarter Cow, or Whole Cow in Edna, TX
Edna is the county seat of Jackson County, sitting between Victoria and the Houston metro on US-59. This has been cattle country since before the Civil War, when Jackson County ran some of the largest herds on the Texas coast, and today the local economy blends cattle ranching, row crops, and oil and gas. The town is also the gateway to Lake Texana, an 11,000-acre reservoir that draws anglers and outdoors families from across the region. Edna families can reserve a whole, half, or quarter share of 100% grass-fed, grass-finished Texas beef, born, raised, and processed in Texas start to finish. Pickup is in McKinney, Texas, up in North Texas, so that's a real drive from Edna, and we're not there yet. You can reserve a share and make the trip, or join the list and we'll tell you the day we bring pickup closer to Edna.
Where to Buy Grass-Fed Beef Near Edna
Edna has an H-E-B at 301 N. Wells Street, open daily. That store carries a variety of beef and may stock options labeled "grass-fed" in the meat section. The label only tells you so much, though. Grass-fed describes how the cattle were raised, not where they came from, and much of the grass-fed beef sold across the US, H-E-B included, originates from Australia, New Zealand, Uruguay, or Brazil. Effective January 1, 2026, the USDA's "Product of USA" rule requires that label to mean an animal born, raised, and processed in the United States, so check for it before you buy. For Texas-raised grass-fed beef by the share, Texas Grass Fed Farms offers pickup in McKinney.
Buy Grass-Fed Beef by the Share
Instead of buying cuts one at a time, you reserve a share of the animal: a whole cow, a half cow, or a quarter cow. A half and a whole let you choose your cuts on a cut sheet. A quarter comes as a balanced split quarter, a standard mix of steaks, roasts, and ground beef. Reserve online through our bulk grass-fed beef page, then pick up in McKinney on a scheduled Saturday once the animal is processed. New to buying a share? Our grass-fed beef planning guide covers freezer space, transport, and choosing a size. If you do make the drive, build the day around it: historic Downtown McKinney's square is minutes from pickup, with local shops, restaurants, winery tasting rooms, and TUPPS Brewery. Not ready to make the trip yet? Join the list below and we'll tell you the day we bring pickup nearer to Edna.
Why Edna Families Choose Texas Grass-Fed
Jackson County has been ranching and farming land since the 1800s. Edna families know cattle; some grew up with it, others work alongside it in the local economy. That background creates a buyer who does not take food claims at face value, one who wants to know the production standard, not just the marketing language on the label. Lake Texana and the outdoor culture around it reinforce a way of life that values real food and doing things the right way, and families who spend weekends fishing and hunting tend to apply that same care to what they buy for the dinner table. Reserving a share means no antibiotics, no added growth hormones, no mRNA vaccines, and no glyphosate on the pasture. It also means backing the Texas regenerative ranchers we partner with and keeping that chain local: Texas ranches, Texas processing.
How Texas Ranchers Raise Grass-Fed Cattle
The ranchers we partner with raise pasture-raised cattle on open Texas pastures from birth through finishing. Rotational grazing is central to how these ranches operate: herds move through sections of pasture on a schedule that lets native and improved grasses recover, builds soil health over time, and keeps cattle healthy without grain supplementation. Grass-finished means the animal never enters a feedlot for grain before processing; that's the distinction from conventional beef, which uses grain in the final phase to push weight. Our partner ranchers skip that step entirely. No antibiotics, no added growth hormones, no mRNA vaccines, and no glyphosate ever applied to the pastures they manage. All processing happens at USDA-inspected facilities inside Texas, completing the full in-state production chain and giving you a completely traceable Texas origin.
Half Cow, Quarter Cow, or Whole Cow: What You Get
Every share is cut to order and packaged frozen, ready for your freezer the day you pick it up in McKinney. Roughly what each size gives you:
- Quarter cow: a balanced split quarter, roughly 75 to 90 lbs of packaged beef. A standard mix, no cut sheet needed.
- Half cow (a side of beef): your choice of cuts on a cut sheet, roughly 150 to 180 lbs of packaged beef.
- Whole cow: the full animal, two halves, roughly 300 to 360 lbs of packaged beef, your cut choices throughout.
Across those shares you get steaks, roasts, ground beef, brisket, short ribs, and soup bones. Your price is based on the hanging weight (the hot carcass weight) once the animal is processed, and a fixed deposit set by share size reserves your spot.
How Much Does a Half Cow Cost in Edna?
Half cow cost works differently than a per-package price at the store. You reserve your share with a fixed, non-refundable deposit set by size; quarter, half, and whole each have their own deposit amount. Once the animal is processed and the hanging weight is confirmed, we calculate the final total from that weight, and the balance (final total minus your deposit) is due then. Spread across every cut, from ground beef to ribeyes, the per-pound price on a half cow lands well below what boutique grass-fed cuts run at retail. Factor the drive to McKinney into your decision; for a lot of Jackson County families a half or whole is what makes the trip worth it.
Is Buying a Quarter Cow Worth It?
A quarter cow runs roughly 75 to 90 lbs of packaged beef, enough to keep a couple or a small family in grass-finished beef for months, and the per-pound cost beats buying the same cuts one at a time. A quarter suits a first-time bulk buyer or a smaller household. That said, from Edna you're making a real drive to McKinney, so many families size up to a half or whole to make one trip count. If the drive isn't practical yet, join the list and we'll tell you when we reach the South Central Texas area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy grass-fed beef in Edna, TX?
H-E-B at 301 N. Wells Street carries beef and may stock grass-fed options; check for "Product of USA" on the label. For Texas-raised beef by the share, you can reserve a whole, half, or quarter cow from Texas Grass Fed Farms and pick it up in McKinney, or join the waitlist for closer pickup.
What cuts do you get from a half cow?
A half cow comes with steaks, roasts, ground beef, brisket, short ribs, and soup bones, cut to your preferences on a cut sheet.
How much meat is in a quarter cow?
Roughly 75 to 90 lbs of packaged, frozen beef. A quarter comes as a balanced split quarter, a standard mix of steaks, roasts, and ground beef rather than a custom cut sheet.
How much freezer space does a half cow need?
Plan on roughly 10 to 15 cubic feet of freezer for a half cow, and about 7 to 10 for a quarter. Real-world packing wastes space, so size the freezer up rather than down.
What is the difference between grass-fed and grass-finished beef?
These days, none. Grass-fed cattle can't be fed grain, so grass-fed and grass-finished describe the same thing: an animal that ate grass and forage its whole life. Our beef is 100% grass-fed and grass-finished. And the label says nothing about country of origin, so always check for "Product of USA" when you shop in-store.
Where does most grass-fed beef in US grocery stores come from?
Australia, New Zealand, Uruguay, and Brazil are the primary sources of grass-fed beef sold in the US. "Grass-fed" describes the feeding protocol, not the origin. Effective January 1, 2026, the USDA requires beef labeled "Product of USA" to be born, raised, and processed in the United States. Every share we sell meets that standard.
Where and when is pickup?
Pickup is in McKinney, TX, north of Dallas, on a scheduled Saturday. That's a real drive from Edna, so today this works for families willing to make the trip. We announce the date once the hanging weight is confirmed, then we meet you in McKinney to hand off your beef. Pickup only: you collect your share, nothing gets mailed out. Join the list and we'll tell you the day we bring pickup closer to Edna.
Ready to reserve? Browse sizes on our bulk grass-fed beef page, or see our Texas grass-fed beef page for where we serve and where we're headed next.
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Want Us Closer to Edna?
For now, you pick up your share in McKinney, and you're welcome to make the drive. Tell us where you are and we'll let you know when we bring pickup or delivery closer to you.