Your Family Deserves Better Beef.
Raised differently. Processed uniquely. Custom-cut for your family. Nobody wants a freezer full of roasts they'll never cook. We consult with you to ensure you get exactly the right cuts to fit your lifestyle—so nothing goes to waste.
Not sure if you need a quarter, half, or whole? Take 30 seconds and we'll help you decide.
Most families buy too much of what they won't eat. This quick quiz matches your family's eating style to the right size and the right cuts — before you ever talk to us.
How many people are in your family?
Explore Our Options
Whether you're looking for a seasonal stock-up or a year's supply of premium beef, we have the perfect share size for your family.
Quarter Beef Share
~$900–$1,175 · $300 deposit
Approximately 135 lbs of custom-cut, vacuum-sealed beef. Perfect for couples or small families new to bulk beef.
Includes ribeyes, strips, ground beef, roasts, and more — all customized for your family's eating style in a free consultation with Shaun.
Half Beef Share
~$1,850–$2,350 · $500 deposit
Approximately 250 lbs of premium beef — our most popular option for families of 3–5.
A full variety of steaks, brisket, ribs, roasts, and ground beef. Shaun will custom-design your cut sheet so nothing goes to waste.
Whole Beef Share
~$4,000–$4,800 · $1,000 deposit
Approximately 500 lbs of the finest beef we raise. Ideal for large families or splitting with a neighbor or friend.
The full "Beef Concierge" experience — every cut customized, every pound accounted for. The best value per pound we offer.
We Custom-Cut for Your Family
No two orders are the same. We talk to you, learn how your family eats, and design the cut sheet so every pound gets used. Most freezer beef gets wasted. Ours doesn't.
The Quality Speaks for Itself
Pasture-raised on grass, grain-finished for marbling, dry-aged 14-21 days at the best processor in central Illinois. 85-90% of our beef grades High Choice or Prime.
Risk-Free, Always
If you're not happy with anything you receive, we buy it back. We've sold thousands of orders and never had to. That's how confident we are.
How It Works
The simple path to a freezer full of premium beef.
Take Quiz or Book Call
20 minutes with Shaun to design your order. Make sure you get the right cuts that fit your family size and cooking style.
Pay Your Deposit
$300 quarter, $500 half, $1,000 whole. We'll invoice the remaining balance once the animal is harvested, splitting the expense into manageable chunks.
Harvest & Dry-Age
You get a date and we handle everything. The beef is dry-aged for 14-21 days at Raber Packing Co. to maximize tenderness and flavor before vacuum sealing.
Pick Up in Peoria
Organized by box, ready to load in your car. Pay the processing fee directly to Raber, or ask us about our local delivery options.
Meet The Tyson Family
"We started Fifty Four Farms because our family wanted access to the best quality meat possible. But as we grew, Shaun realized something else: most people buying local beef are getting a bad deal."
"They buy a quarter beef, get a generic cut sheet, and end up with a freezer full of roasts they'll never cook. That's a waste of the animal, and it's a waste of your money."
"That's why I do these consultations personally. I want to know if you've got three kids playing soccer and need quick ground beef meals, or if you're an empty nester who wants to smoke briskets on the weekend. I'd rather lose a sale than sell you the wrong order."
"I'd love to talk to your family. Even if you don't end up buying from us — I want you to walk away knowing what good beef actually is."
Real Families. Real Freezers.
We've filled thousands of freezers across central Illinois and the Chicago suburbs.
"Shaun walked me through exactly what cuts made sense for our family of five. We ended up converting most roasts into ground beef for quick dinners, and kept the premium steaks for the weekends. Best beef we've ever had, hands down."
— Andrea M., Bloomington
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about ordering custom beef.
Not ready for a beef share right now?
Our beef shares can go quickly, so to ensure you will get yours, contact us today and we will save you a beef for the month you will have room for one.
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20 minutes on the phone with Shaun. No pressure, no pitch — just a real conversation about whether this is right for your family.
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