We wanted to buy 1/2 cow a few years ago, so my wife got in touch with a local farmer just to get prices. Apparently, he misunderstood something, because 2 weeks later he was on the phone telling us the cow was at the butcher's. We wanted it anyway, so we went ahead and bought the meat. There is nothing better than a freezer full of enough steaks, roasts, and hamburger to last a year. Plus, since it's local, you can see where and how the cow was raised so you know what you're getting.
Next major project, put a whole pig in the smoker and call a lot of friends.
Next major project, put a whole pig in the smoker and call a lot of friends.