FAQs

Each of us have a background in farming and agriculture, but the reason we began Contentnea Farms was to have total control over the entire meat process, from the beginning of the animals’ lives to the end. Being able to oversee every step of the operation allows us to know exactly what we are eating and what we are selling. We believe we provide high quality meat because we know exactly where it came from. 

Our cattle and pork are raised on local farms in Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne counties.

Contentnea Farms cattle is grass-fed and grain-finished free of added antibiotics, hormones, and additives. After processing, our beef is dry aged for 21-days. Dry aging at a controlled temperature aids the natural enzymes in the beef to breakdown which adds to the beefs tenderness and flavor.

Live weight refers to the live, standing, and unprocessed animal’s weight as it is in the pasture before any processing has begun. Live weight is used as the starting point in determining the estimated yield of meat from the livestock.

Hanging weight refers to the weight of the carcass after livestock has been slaughtered, bled, and dressed (removal of the skin, head, hooves, and all internal organs). Hanging weight does include the bones, muscles, and fat. The hanging weight is important for pricing and processing. The hanging weight is roughly 60-63% of the live weight.

Cut weight refers to the final weight of individual cuts and products that you will receive after the carcass has been processed and cut into various portions. This weight accounts for any deboning, trimming and portioning done by the butcher to prepare for the sale of the meat. The cut weight is the actual amount of meat you will receive which is roughly 65-70% of the hanging weight.

We are located in Greene County, at 737 Beaman Farm Road, Walstonburg, NC 27888.

Our cattle are humanely handled and slaughtered by a local butcher who has over 40 years of experience. Our team is specially trained in humane handling, a key component to ensuring the best tasting beef.

We utilize our own USDA & NCDA processing facility located at 737 Beaman Farm Road, Walstonburg, NC 27888 in Greene County.

Yes, we can slaughter your own livestock (not for sale) and for resale meats. Your beef, pigs, lambs, and goats are in good hands at our facility. More information about our processing services and prices can be found on our processing page. 

Yes, we actually recommend you do so. You can email us through our contact form for more information on ordering a whole or half a cow.

To keep the meat you order cold and fresh during shipping, we pack all orders in dry ice. Food safety is a priority at Contentnea Farms, as we want to deliver top-quality products every time. Our process is proven for optimum results.

You can expect to receive approximately 65% of the hanging weight of a whole cow.

We are a USDA inspected facility. A USDA Approved designation means that the meat products are safe, correctly labeled, and packaged. 

Contentnea Farms is happy to provide delivery up to 60 miles from our farm with a minimum purchase, a fee may apply.

We currently accept cash, check and credit cards.