Many Farmers choose to charge for quarter, half and whole beef based on hanging weight because it is more accurate when determining their underlying cost-basis. However, the concept of hanging weight is not understood by Buyers and introduces uncertainty (reducing conversion) . Understanding hanging weight prices are critical for your Farm to cover butchering costs, then price your products for Buyers based to preserve a healthy profit margin.

New Farms and generational Farms alike often question how to price their products to sell, while increasing profits. Many Farms get into a race to the bottom, believing they need to price low to sell more product. However, our most successful Farmers build product value and maintain strong Buyer relationships. That enables them to command premium prices and attractive margins, the key to building a healthy business.