Buy a Half Cow, Quarter Cow, or Whole Cow in Florence, TX
Florence sits in the northwest corner of Williamson County, about 13 miles north of Georgetown and roughly 40 miles north of Austin, and it has held its small-town character while the county around it fills in fast. The Samsung semiconductor campus rising in Taylor and the steady growth along the I-35 corridor have pulled new attention and new residents toward this part of the county, but Florence itself stays quiet, agricultural, and rooted. Families who choose to live out this way tend to take food sourcing seriously, which is exactly the mindset that buying beef by the share rewards. Florence 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, up in North Texas. That's a real drive from Florence, so 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 the Austin area.
Where to Buy Grass-Fed Beef in Florence, TX
Florence does not have a full-service chain grocery. Vic's Grocery on East Main Street handles the basics for everyday needs. For a full selection, most Florence residents drive south to Georgetown, where the Williams Drive H-E-B and the Parmer Ranch H-E-B near Ronald Reagan Boulevard are the two closest stores, each about 13 to 18 miles away, and both carry beef labeled "Product of USA." The label only tells you so much, though. "Grass-fed" describes how an animal was fed, not where it lived, and a meaningful share of what sits on US shelves is imported from Australia, New Zealand, or Uruguay. 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 before you buy. Finding a grass-fed, grass-finished cut from a specific Texas ranch at the shelf is still a different task. 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 Florence.
Why Florence Families Choose Texas Grass-Fed
Florence has an agricultural identity that runs back generations. A cattle industry took root here after the Civil War, and while the farms look different today, the connection to the land remains. Families who live out this way want beef raised right: on grass, on open pasture, without shortcuts. Knowing that the beef on their table came from Texas ranchers using regenerative practices isn't a marketing pitch for them, it's just the standard. Reserving a share from Texas Grass Fed Farms means backing the Texas ranchers we partner with and keeping that supply chain inside the state.
How Texas Ranchers Raise Grass-Fed Cattle
The ranchers we partner with use rotational grazing, moving cattle through pasture so the grasses recover fully before the herd returns. Cattle are never sent to a feedlot and never grain-finished; that's the distinction from conventional beef, which uses grain in the final phase to push weight. No corn, no soy, no byproduct feed. No antibiotics, no added growth hormones, no mRNA vaccines, and no glyphosate on the pastures they manage. Animals graze on Texas grass from birth through harvest, and all processing happens at USDA-inspected facilities inside Texas. The result is beef with a cleaner nutritional profile and 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 Florence?
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 Williamson 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 Florence 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 bring pickup closer to the Austin area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy grass-fed beef in Florence, TX?
Florence has Vic's Grocery on East Main Street for everyday items, but no chain supermarket in town. The nearest H-E-B stores are in Georgetown, about 13 to 18 miles south; 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 Florence, 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 the Austin area.
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 Florence?
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.