FAQ's
The main difference between our products, comes down to the flavor of the beef. We have a unique grass-fed product due to the grasses we rotate our animals on during the finishing period. Our grass-fed beef is described as a “beefy” flavor - not gamey. Our grain-finished product on the other hand is more of a hearty flavor. Here at Weekes Family Farms we do not believe in finishing our animals in a dry-lot setting, so even our grain-finished beef have access to pasture 24/7. They are just offered a light grain ration twice per day. This product is very limited and only offered in the fall
Have your animals ever had antibiotics or hormones?
Our animals have never been given antibiotics or hormones. Due to the nature of the livestock business, occasionally animals fall ill and have to be administered antibiotics. Those beef animals are removed from our retail market and are sold to local families who do not have a preference with animals given antibiotics. We, of course, follow the antibiotic label withdrawal period with all of our animals.
Where are you located?
The Ranch is located in the quaint farming community of LaCrosse, WA.
Where can I pick up my beef?
There are many great options for you to pick up your beef shares or retail cuts. Our farm is located in LaCrosse, WA and that is a pick-up option all year round. May-October you can pick up on Saturdays at the Moscow Farmers Market. If you purchase whole or half beef shares you have the option to also pickup directly from the butcher. For the 2023 season our butcher locations are Odessa, WA and Moscow, ID
Why can I no longer customize my quarter share?
Great question! Our custom butchers used to give the option for custom quarters, however they either do not offer them or they are phasing out that option. It is difficult to fairly divide an animal 4 ways with 4 different cutting instructions. We apologize for any frustrations this may cause.
We do have great options for those who enjoyed the size of the quarter beef.
- We offer the 1/4 share in the prepackaged option, using our WFF cut sheet, to make sure that you get a little bit of everything.
- If you want the option to customize - find a friend or family member that would go in on a half share and you can fill out a sheet together.
- The final option is creating a retail box with your desired cuts! Those boxes are charged on a per pound basis with pricing coming from our retail menu.
Do you ship beef?
We do have the option to ship beef retail cuts as well as our beef shares from our USDA inspected beef. In order to keep our beef prices affordable, shipping depends on location and amount of beef being shipped to your door. Please contact us at weekesfamilyfarms@gmail.com for shipping inquiries.
For beef shares, do I have to pay for the butcher fee’s in addition to your fee’s?
Our beef share prices are all inclusive - meaning you do not have to pay the butcher fee’s as well. The only exception to that is if you would like Beef Patties or Sausage made with our custom butcher. You can contact us for pricing info if that is an option you would like.