{
 "generated": "2026-10-27",
 "state": "FL",
 "note": "Every field comes from the farm's own website on the date shown. 'unknown' means the farm's site did not state it. Prices change; confirm with the farm.",
 "farms": [
  {
   "slug": "adams-ranch-natural-beef",
   "name": "Adams Ranch Natural Beef",
   "city": "Fort Pierce",
   "county": "St. Lucie",
   "region": "Treasure Coast",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter Beef $1,445",
    "Half Beef $2,840",
    "Whole Beef $5,696"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat package price",
   "processing_included": "yes (sold as finished packages)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "Quarter listed as sold out on product page; FAQ says quarter takes 2-3 weeks to process",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at ranch or local delivery (Vero Beach, Sebastian, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, Stuart); shares not shipped",
   "website": "https://www.adamsranchnaturalbeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.adamsranchnaturalbeef.com/collections/bundle-boxes",
    "https://www.adamsranchnaturalbeef.com/products/quarter-beef",
    "https://www.adamsranchnaturalbeef.com/pages/faq",
    "https://www.adamsranchnaturalbeef.com/pages/contact"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "anchor-bend-ranch",
   "name": "Anchor Bend Ranch",
   "city": "Arcadia",
   "county": "DeSoto",
   "region": "Southwest & Heartland",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "eighth",
    "quarter",
    "half"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "$7.00/lb hanging weight plus butcher's processing fee (about $220 for a quarter, paid to butcher)",
    "Quarter about $1,500 all-in (farm estimate)",
    "Eighth about $760 all-in (farm estimate)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "no (paid to butcher separately)",
   "processor": "Local butcher (not named)",
   "deposit": "$500 reserves a share",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "'Only 4 quarters per steer'",
   "fulfillment": "Delivered frozen to Sarasota, Venice, North Port, Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda",
   "website": "https://anchorbendbeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://anchorbendbeef.com/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": "Site says it sources the steer from a local ranch. Half share named in the page title; half pricing not shown."
  },
  {
   "slug": "arrowhead-beef",
   "name": "Arrowhead Beef",
   "city": "Chipley",
   "county": "Washington",
   "region": "Panhandle",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Half (Parthenais) $7.75/lb hanging",
    "Quarter (Parthenais) $8.00/lb hanging",
    "Half (Angus, corn finished) $7.50/lb hanging",
    "Quarter (Wagyu) $9.50/lb hanging"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "yes (kill fee, butcher and packaging included; shipping excluded)",
   "processor": "unknown (farm offers pickup at Westville Meats or the farm)",
   "deposit": "Online deposit; listed deposit products $50-$75",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "Wait list; new deposits historically a 2-3 month timeframe per the farm",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at Westville Meats or the farm in Chipley; shipping option at checkout",
   "website": "https://arrowheadbeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://arrowheadbeef.com/collections/bulk-beef-pork-shares",
    "https://arrowheadbeef.com/pages/local-options"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "barton-beef",
   "name": "Barton Beef",
   "city": "Bunnell",
   "county": "Flagler",
   "region": "Northeast",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "$8 per lb hanging (carcass) weight, cut, wrapped and frozen",
    "Quarter est. $1,200-$1,400",
    "Half est. $2,400-$2,800",
    "Whole est. $4,800-$5,600"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "yes (cutting, wrapping, labeling, freezing included)",
   "processor": "Braddock's Slaughter House, Seville, FL (pickup location)",
   "deposit": "$300",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "Pre-order only; quarters come with a set mix",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup Mondays at Braddock's Slaughter House, Seville, FL",
   "website": "https://bartonbeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://bartonbeef.com/",
    "https://bartonbeef.com/faq/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "blue-grotto-ranch",
   "name": "Blue Grotto Ranch (Blue Grotto Beef)",
   "city": "Williston",
   "county": "Levy",
   "region": "North Central",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "eighth",
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Eighth $800 (~50 lb)",
    "Quarter $1,600 (~100 lb)",
    "Half $3,100 (~200 lb)",
    "Whole $6,000 (~400 lb)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat price (approx. take-home weight stated)",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "On-ranch per site ('Born, raised, harvested, processed right here')",
   "deposit": "10% deposit",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed; grass or organic-grain finished (buyer choice per site)",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Ranch pickup or local Central Florida delivery",
   "website": "https://bluegrottoranch.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://bluegrottoranch.com/",
    "https://bluegrottoranch.com/shop/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "brooksville-beef",
   "name": "Brooksville Beef",
   "city": "Brooksville",
   "county": "Hernando",
   "region": "Central",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "$5.99/lb hanging weight to the farm, plus butcher ~ $1.50-$1.75/lb and $125 harvest fee paid to butcher",
    "Farm's all-in estimate about $7.67/lb of hanging weight"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "no (paid directly to butcher)",
   "processor": "Various butchers; buyer may choose (per farm)",
   "deposit": "$500 whole / $250 half",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "'We usually have a waiting list'",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at the processor",
   "website": "https://www.brooksvillebeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.brooksvillebeef.com/projects",
    "https://www.brooksvillebeef.com/services"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "central-florida-beef",
   "name": "Central Florida Beef",
   "city": "Brooksville",
   "county": "Hernando",
   "region": "Central",
   "seller_type": "farm retail shop",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter $1,600 (~125 lb meat), everything included",
    "Half $2,750 (~250 lb meat), everything included",
    "Whole $5,000 (~500 lb meat), everything included"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat price (approx. packaged weight stated)",
   "processing_included": "yes",
   "processor": "'USDA-certified butcher' (not named)",
   "deposit": "50% at reservation",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Retail shop pickup in Brooksville; delivery $150 within 50 miles of Brooksville",
   "website": "https://centralfloridabeef.godaddysites.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://centralfloridabeef.godaddysites.com/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "chapmans-double-c-bar-ranch",
   "name": "Chapman's Double C Bar Ranch",
   "city": "Kenansville",
   "county": "Osceola",
   "region": "Central",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Half steer $7.50/lb hanging weight ($1,000 deposit)",
    "Whole steer $7.00/lb hanging weight ($2,000 deposit)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "'Our local processor' (not named)",
   "deposit": "$1,000 half / $2,000 whole",
   "finish_stated": "pasture-raised with grain-based supplement (Pasture+)",
   "availability_note": "Processing 2-4 weeks from deposit; ~21-day dry age",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at the ranch",
   "website": "https://www.doublecbarranch.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.doublecbarranch.com/local-beef.html"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": "Farm states take-home is approximately 60% of hanging weight."
  },
  {
   "slug": "circle-p-bar-ranch",
   "name": "Circle P Bar Ranch",
   "city": "Vero Beach",
   "county": "Indian River",
   "region": "Treasure Coast",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "$3.50/lb live weight (on the hoof)",
    "Processor's current price $1.50/lb hanging weight, paid to processor"
   ],
   "price_basis": "live weight",
   "processing_included": "no",
   "processor": "Ranch's processor (not named) or buyer's own",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed and grass-finished",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Through the processor",
   "website": "https://circlepbarranch.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://circlepbarranch.com/",
    "https://circlepbarranch.com/pricing-ordering/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": "Ranch pairs buyers who want to share a steer."
  },
  {
   "slug": "clover-farms-of-florida",
   "name": "Clover Farms of Florida",
   "city": "Jacksonville",
   "county": "Duval",
   "region": "Northeast",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "1/4 cow $1,850 (shipping option)",
    "1/2 cow $3,600 (shipping option)",
    "Whole cow $7,200 (shipping option)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat package price",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed, grass-finished",
   "availability_note": "Farm says 30-45 days from order to shipping",
   "fulfillment": "Shipped within FL & GA, or local pickup option",
   "website": "https://cloverfarmsfl.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://cloverfarmsfl.com/collections/beef-shares",
    "https://cloverfarmsfl.com/blogs/news/buying-a-beef-share",
    "https://cloverfarmsfl.com/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": "Separate local-pickup share listings exist; prices above are the shipped listings."
  },
  {
   "slug": "cowart-ranch-and-farms",
   "name": "Cowart Ranch and Farms",
   "city": "Bunnell",
   "county": "Flagler",
   "region": "Northeast",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "eighth",
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "1/8 $4.75/lb hanging weight",
    "1/4 $4.50/lb hanging weight",
    "1/2 $4.50/lb hanging weight",
    "Whole: contact for pricing",
    "Farm says a quarter usually runs about $900-$1,150 including butcher fee"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "see note (quarter estimate includes butcher fee)",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "Deposit required (amount not stated)",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed and grass-finished",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://cowartranchandfarms.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://cowartranchandfarms.com/grass-fed-beef/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": "Farm states about 25-30% weight loss from hanging weight to packaged beef."
  },
  {
   "slug": "e-and-c-cattle-ranch",
   "name": "E&C Cattle Ranch",
   "city": "Escambia Farms",
   "county": "Okaloosa",
   "region": "Panhandle",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "$8.00/lb hot hanging weight",
    "Processor fee $0.85/lb paid to processor at pickup"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "no",
   "processor": "'Processing Partner' (not named); pickup at processor",
   "deposit": "$1,600 whole / $800 half",
   "finish_stated": "raised on grass, grain for the last 90 days",
   "availability_note": "Site banner: 'January sold out: February slots now filling fast' (undated)",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at processor's location",
   "website": "https://myflfarmtotable.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://myflfarmtotable.com/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "everglades-ranch",
   "name": "Everglades Ranch",
   "city": "Vero Beach (pickup office)",
   "county": "Indian River",
   "region": "Treasure Coast",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "American Wagyu quarter: ~115 lb for $2,000 ($500 deposit)",
    "Half: ~225 lb, $3,750 ($1,000 deposit)",
    "Whole: ~450 lb, $7,500 ($2,500 deposit)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat price (approx. take-home weight stated)",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$500 / $1,000 / $2,500",
   "finish_stated": "pasture-raised American Wagyu, finished with feed on pasture",
   "availability_note": "Reservations for January 2027 harvest",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at Vero Beach office or shipping by arrangement",
   "website": "https://evergladesranch.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://evergladesranch.com/collections/pasture-raised-american-wagyu-beef-shares",
    "https://evergladesranch.com/products/1-4-beef-deposit",
    "https://evergladesranch.com/products/1-2-beef-deposit",
    "https://evergladesranch.com/products/whole-beef-deposit"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "fifty-ten-farms",
   "name": "Fifty Ten Farms",
   "city": "Arcadia",
   "county": "DeSoto",
   "region": "Southwest & Heartland",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "eighth",
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Half: ~190 lb take-home at $17.00/lb (yield), average total ~$3,260; $1,975 deposit"
   ],
   "price_basis": "packaged (take-home) weight",
   "processing_included": "yes ('Price includes all processing costs')",
   "processor": "Custom-exempt processing via the farm's butchers (not named)",
   "deposit": "Approx. 70% ($1,975 for a half)",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "Typically 6-8 week lead time",
   "fulfillment": "Local pickup or delivery at $2/mile one-way; shares not shipped",
   "website": "https://fiftytenfarms.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://fiftytenfarms.com/",
    "https://fiftytenfarms.com/product/half-beef-share-deposit/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "florida-premium-beef",
   "name": "Florida Premium Beef",
   "city": "Jacksonville Beaches / St. Augustine area (market locations)",
   "county": "unknown",
   "region": "Northeast",
   "seller_type": "brand (own farm + partner family farms)",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter ~100 lb at $16.00/lb (~$1,600)",
    "Half ~215 lb at $15.50/lb (~$3,332)",
    "Whole ~430 lb at $15.00/lb (~$6,450)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "packaged weight",
   "processing_included": "yes",
   "processor": "'Our preferred butchers' (not named)",
   "deposit": "$200 / $300 / $400 (non-refundable)",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed, grass-finished",
   "availability_note": "Deposit product showed 'Sold out' on Oct 27, 2026",
   "fulfillment": "Shipping or farm pickup",
   "website": "https://floridapremiumbeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://floridapremiumbeef.com/products/eight-quarter-half-cow",
    "https://floridapremiumbeef.com/pages/about-us",
    "https://floridapremiumbeef.com/pages/contact"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "fort-mccoy-ranch",
   "name": "Fort McCoy Ranch",
   "city": "Fort McCoy",
   "county": "Marion",
   "region": "North Central",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "eighth",
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Grass-finished: eighth $749.98, quarter $1,599 (~94 lb), half $3,099, whole $5,699 (sale prices)",
    "Grain-finished: quarter $1,499, half $2,949, whole $5,399"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat package price",
   "processing_included": "yes",
   "processor": "Ranch's own USDA-inspected facility (per site)",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "grass-finished and grain-finished lines",
   "availability_note": "Cow shares lead time 4-6 weeks",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at the ranch; delivery by arrangement",
   "website": "https://fortmccoyranch.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://fortmccoyranch.com/collections/cow-shares",
    "https://fortmccoyranch.com/collections/grain-beef-shares",
    "https://fortmccoyranch.com/products/half-grass-fed-grass-finished-cow-bundle-copy",
    "https://fortmccoyranch.com/pages/contact"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "fruitful-earth-farms",
   "name": "Fruitful Earth Farms",
   "city": "Lake City",
   "county": "Columbia",
   "region": "North Central",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter (~100 lb): $129 non-refundable deposit; page also shows $1,070",
    "Half (~200 lb): $250 non-refundable deposit; page also shows $2,199"
   ],
   "price_basis": "approx. packaged weight stated",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "Store page marks some items sold out",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://fruitfulearthfarms.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://fruitfulearthfarms.com/store/all",
    "https://fruitfulearthfarms.com/store/product/quarter-cow-share",
    "https://fruitfulearthfarms.com/store/product/half-cow-share"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": "Unclear from the page whether the larger figure is the total or the balance after deposit; confirm with the farm."
  },
  {
   "slug": "grove-ladder-farm",
   "name": "Grove Ladder Farm",
   "city": "unknown",
   "county": "unknown",
   "region": "unknown",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Beef 1/4 share $850 (about 2 cu ft of freezer space)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat package price",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "100% grass-fed (Florida Cracker cattle)",
   "availability_note": "FAQ says only quarter shares are offered (buy several to make a half or whole)",
   "fulfillment": "Local pickup locations, local home delivery, or statewide Florida shipping",
   "website": "https://groveladderfarmllc.grazecart.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://groveladderfarmllc.grazecart.com/store/product/beef-1-4-share-deposit",
    "https://groveladderfarmllc.grazecart.com/faq-frequently-asked-questions",
    "https://groveladderfarmllc.grazecart.com/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": "Beef comes from Grove Ladder Farm or its partner farm, Cut Rite Outback. The farm's store pages checked did not state its city."
  },
  {
   "slug": "haw-creek-cattle-company",
   "name": "Haw Creek Cattle Company",
   "city": "Bunnell",
   "county": "Flagler",
   "region": "Northeast",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Grass-finished $6.45/lb hanging (half or whole only)",
    "Grain-finished $6.85/lb hanging (quarter, half or whole)",
    "On the hoof $3.60/lb live"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "yes ('Pricing includes butcher fees')",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$200 quarter / $250 half / $300 whole (non-refundable)",
   "finish_stated": "grass-finished and grain-finished options",
   "availability_note": "Listed pickup dates 1/4/27 and 1/18/27 (grain finished); accepting deposits",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup on scheduled dates",
   "website": "https://www.hawcreekcattleco.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.hawcreekcattleco.com/about-beef"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "herrington-cattle",
   "name": "Herrington Cattle",
   "city": "San Mateo",
   "county": "Putnam",
   "region": "Northeast",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "$5.25-$5.75/lb of carcass weight"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging (carcass) weight",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "corn-based ration (not grass-fed, per FAQ)",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup by appointment; local delivery in Putnam County",
   "website": "https://herringtoncattle.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://herringtoncattle.com/faqs/",
    "https://herringtoncattle.com/contact/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "johnstons-farm",
   "name": "Johnston's Farm",
   "city": "Bradenton (deliveries)",
   "county": "Manatee",
   "region": "Tampa Bay & Gulf Coast",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [],
   "price_basis": "unknown",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Deliveries typically completed at the Bradenton location (per site)",
   "website": "https://johnstonsfarm.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://johnstonsfarm.com/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": "Site says pastures relocated to Suwannee County; custom-cut half and whole cows. No price posted."
  },
  {
   "slug": "joy-farms",
   "name": "Joy Farms",
   "city": "Vero Beach",
   "county": "Indian River",
   "region": "Treasure Coast",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter price not posted; per-cut prices listed (e.g. ground beef $11/lb)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "unknown",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://joyfarms.life/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://joyfarms.life/price-lists/",
    "https://joyfarms.life/pastured-beef/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": "Price list says 'Purchase by the cut or buy a whole quarter and save.'"
  },
  {
   "slug": "js2-cattle-company",
   "name": "JS2 Cattle Company",
   "city": "Geneva",
   "county": "Seminole",
   "region": "Central",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter approx. $1,570-$1,760 ($5.03/lb live weight)",
    "Half approx. $2,840-$3,180 ($4.54/lb live weight)",
    "Whole approx. $5,580-$6,250 ($4.38/lb live weight)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "live weight",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$500 non-refundable down payment per quarter reserved, then payment plan",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "Steer portions page labeled Summer 2026; order process starts 2-4 months ahead",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at the farm in Geneva (or Altamonte Springs); delivery if available",
   "website": "https://www.orlandobeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.orlandobeef.com/beef/steer",
    "https://www.orlandobeef.com/contact"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "lake-meadow-naturals",
   "name": "Lake Meadow Naturals",
   "city": "Ocoee area",
   "county": "Orange",
   "region": "Central",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [],
   "price_basis": "unknown",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed (per pre-order page)",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Call to pre-order",
   "website": "https://www.lakemeadownaturals.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.lakemeadownaturals.com/pre-order",
    "https://www.lakemeadownaturals.com/directions"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "live-oak-cattle-farms",
   "name": "Live Oak Cattle Farms",
   "city": "unknown",
   "county": "Walton",
   "region": "Panhandle",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [],
   "price_basis": "unknown",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "USDA-inspected facility (not named)",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "American Wagyu; grass-fed, grain-finished",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup (arranged after reservation)",
   "website": "https://liveoakcattlefarmsllc.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://liveoakcattlefarmsllc.com/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "make-it-happen-ranch",
   "name": "Make It Happen Ranch",
   "city": "Palmetto",
   "county": "Manatee",
   "region": "Tampa Bay & Gulf Coast",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "eighth",
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "1/8 $8.45/lb hanging",
    "1/4 $7.95/lb hanging",
    "1/2 $7.45/lb hanging",
    "Whole $6.95/lb hanging",
    "Wagyu shares +$3/lb hanging"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "yes ('Processing is included')",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "grass, produce and grain",
   "availability_note": "Steers processed monthly; ready within 2 weeks",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://makeithappenranch.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://makeithappenranch.com/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "olivor-heritage-farms",
   "name": "Olivor Heritage Farms",
   "city": "Dover",
   "county": "Hillsborough",
   "region": "Tampa Bay & Gulf Coast",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "1/4 cow bundle $1,655.98 (~100 lb)",
    "1/2 cow bundle $3,104.98",
    "Whole cow bundle $6,209.98"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat package price",
   "processing_included": "yes",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed, grass-finished",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Farm store pickup or local delivery",
   "website": "https://olivorheritagefarms.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://olivorheritagefarms.com/store/product/14-cow",
    "https://olivorheritagefarms.com/store/product/12-cow-e",
    "https://olivorheritagefarms.com/store/product/whole-cow",
    "https://olivorheritagefarms.com/order-information"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": "Fixed bundles (listed cut assortments); bundles non-refundable."
  },
  {
   "slug": "our-ancestors-foods",
   "name": "Our Ancestors' Foods",
   "city": "Cocoa",
   "county": "Brevard",
   "region": "Central",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "eighth",
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "1/8 approx. $20.49/lb",
    "1/4 approx. $19.49/lb",
    "1/2 approx. $18.49/lb",
    "Whole approx. $17.49/lb (packaged weight)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "packaged weight",
   "processing_included": "yes",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$167 / $478 / $899 / $1,670",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed, grass-finished",
   "availability_note": "Fall 2026 deposits open; close Nov 20, 2026; expected delivery Jan-Feb 2027",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://ourancestorsfoods.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://ourancestorsfoods.com/products/grass-fed-bulk-deposit-only",
    "https://ourancestorsfoods.com/pages/fall-harvest-2026-bulk-beef"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "outpost-ranch",
   "name": "Outpost Ranch",
   "city": "Brooksville",
   "county": "Hernando",
   "region": "Central",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter ~100 lb packaged at $10.00/lb (packaged weight) + processing up to $200 paid to butcher",
    "Half: price not posted"
   ],
   "price_basis": "packaged weight",
   "processing_included": "no (up to $200 per quarter, paid to butcher)",
   "processor": "'A trusted local butcher' (not named)",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at the farm",
   "website": "https://www.outpostranchbeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.outpostranchbeef.com/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "painted-quarters-cattle-company",
   "name": "Painted Quarters Cattle Co.",
   "city": "Indiantown",
   "county": "Martin",
   "region": "Treasure Coast",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half"
   ],
   "prices": [],
   "price_basis": "unknown",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "F1 American Wagyu, primarily grass-fed and grass-finished; grain-finished also offered",
   "availability_note": "Processing time depends on availability; contact the farm",
   "fulfillment": "Painted Quarters Market in Indiantown; online orders ship within the continental U.S.",
   "website": "https://www.paintedquarters.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.paintedquarters.com/faq/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": "FAQ: half of a 1/4 or 1/2 cow's weight is ground beef in 1-lb packs."
  },
  {
   "slug": "price-creek-farm",
   "name": "Price Creek Farm",
   "city": "Lake City (just south of)",
   "county": "Columbia",
   "region": "North Central",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "2026 half $7.99/lb hanging + butcher fee",
    "2026 whole $7.49/lb hanging + butcher fee",
    "Butcher: $80 kill fee + $1.00/lb (paid to butcher)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "no",
   "processor": "Local custom butcher (not named)",
   "deposit": "$400 whole / $200 half (cash, non-refundable)",
   "finish_stated": "grass and forages, no grain",
   "availability_note": "'Completely sold out for the 2026 season'",
   "fulfillment": "Farm pickup; $50 delivery to Gainesville / West Jacksonville area",
   "website": "https://pricecreekfarm.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://pricecreekfarm.com/freezer-meat",
    "https://pricecreekfarm.com/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "red-beard-ranch",
   "name": "Red Beard Ranch",
   "city": "Lakeport",
   "county": "Glades",
   "region": "Southwest & Heartland",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter $1,400 (~110 lb)",
    "Half $2,750",
    "Whole $5,300"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat package price",
   "processing_included": "yes",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "pasture raised, grass fed, grain finished",
   "availability_note": "2-3 weeks for whole, half and quarter shares",
   "fulfillment": "Free pickup or local delivery for large shares",
   "website": "https://redbeardranchfl.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://redbeardranchfl.com/pages/beef-shares",
    "https://redbeardranchfl.com/products/quarter-cow-share",
    "https://redbeardranchfl.com/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "redland-cattle-co",
   "name": "Redland Cattle Co.",
   "city": "Miami area",
   "county": "Miami-Dade",
   "region": "South Florida",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "1/4 share ~115 lb take-home $1,550",
    "1/2 share ~230 lb $3,100",
    "Whole share ~450 lb $5,990"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat price (approx. take-home weight stated)",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup, or home delivery to Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties",
   "website": "https://redlandcattle.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://redlandcattle.com/collections/share-purchasing",
    "https://redlandcattle.com/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "riverbend-cattle-company",
   "name": "Riverbend Cattle Company",
   "city": "Floral City",
   "county": "Citrus",
   "region": "Central",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "eighth",
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "1/8 $999",
    "1/4 $1,900 (~110 lb, $16.36/lb)",
    "1/2 $3,600",
    "Whole $6,800 (~440 lb, $15.45/lb)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "flat package price",
   "processing_included": "yes",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "Typically 2-3 week lead time after deposit (half/whole)",
   "fulfillment": "Half and whole: pickup at the ranch in Floral City; quarters available online with shipping",
   "website": "https://www.riverbendcattlecompany.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.riverbendcattlecompany.com/pages/beef-share"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "sampson-family-farm",
   "name": "Sampson Family Farm",
   "city": "Live Oak",
   "county": "Suwannee",
   "region": "North Central",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "eighth",
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Whole $4.00/lb live weight + $130 processing + $1.10/lb hang weight cut & wrap (est. total $5,217.50)",
    "Half $4.25/lb live weight + $65 + $1.10/lb hang weight (est. total $2,749)",
    "Quarter beef box $1,500 incl. processor fee (~100 lb)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "live weight (half/whole); flat (quarter box)",
   "processing_included": "no for half/whole (paid to processor); yes for quarter box",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$500 whole / $300 half / $200 quarter",
   "finish_stated": "100% grass fed and grass finished",
   "availability_note": "Next harvest date January 2027",
   "fulfillment": "unknown",
   "website": "https://www.sampsonfamilyfarm.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.sampsonfamilyfarm.com/BeefProducts.htm"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "sanford-cattle-co",
   "name": "Sanford Cattle Co.",
   "city": "Sanford",
   "county": "Seminole",
   "region": "Central",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "$500 deposit to secure a 1/4 side of custom cut beef (per pre-order listing)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "unknown",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$500",
   "finish_stated": "grass-fed/grain-finished and grass-fed/grass-finished animals listed",
   "availability_note": "Pre-orders listed by season (Fall 2026 through Summer 2027); some sold out",
   "fulfillment": "Delivery or pickup",
   "website": "https://www.sanfordcattle.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.sanfordcattle.com/category/Cattle-Pre-Orders",
    "https://www.sanfordcattle.com/product/Nine-Ball-Grass-Fed-Grain-Finished-Winter-2026"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": "Only quarter shares confirmed on the farm's own pages."
  },
  {
   "slug": "skeeter-creek-farms",
   "name": "Skeeter Creek Farms",
   "city": "Okeechobee",
   "county": "Okeechobee",
   "region": "Southwest & Heartland",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter deposit $700 (sold live on the hoof; balance billed when weighed)"
   ],
   "price_basis": "live weight",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$700 quarter (non-refundable)",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "Share deposits marked out of stock on Oct 27, 2026",
   "fulfillment": "Farm pickup",
   "website": "https://skeetercreekfarmfl.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://skeetercreekfarmfl.com/category/share-of-beef",
    "https://www.skeetercreekfarmfl.com/product/1-4-share-deposit"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "southern-oak-farms",
   "name": "Southern Oak Farms",
   "city": "Walnut Hill",
   "county": "Escambia",
   "region": "Panhandle",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "$4.25/lb on the hoof: quarter $1,062.50, half $2,125, whole $4,250 (1,000 lb steer example)",
    "Processing avg. $0.94/lb hanging weight + fees, paid to butcher"
   ],
   "price_basis": "live weight",
   "processing_included": "no",
   "processor": "Luker's Meat Processing, Atmore, AL",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "2027 beef processing dates: May and October",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup at processor about 14 days after steer arrives",
   "website": "https://southernoakfarmsbeef.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://southernoakfarmsbeef.com/buying-our-beef-%26-pork",
    "https://southernoakfarmsbeef.com/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "slug": "the-farms-at-two-egg",
   "name": "The Farms at Two Egg",
   "city": "Greenwood",
   "county": "Jackson",
   "region": "Panhandle",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "Quarter $800-$1,000",
    "Half $1,600-$1,900",
    "Whole $3,200-$3,700"
   ],
   "price_basis": "unknown",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "unknown",
   "fulfillment": "Pickup after final payment",
   "website": "https://thefarmsattwoegg.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://thefarmsattwoegg.com/beef-shares/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": "Page does not say whether processing is included or what weight basis is used."
  },
  {
   "slug": "the-pauls-cattle-ranch",
   "name": "The Pauls Cattle Ranch",
   "city": "DeFuniak Springs",
   "county": "Walton",
   "region": "Panhandle",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [
    "$8/lb hanging weight, includes processing"
   ],
   "price_basis": "hanging weight",
   "processing_included": "yes",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "$750 (non-refundable)",
   "finish_stated": "rotated pasture, then grain finishing",
   "availability_note": "Reservations only",
   "fulfillment": "Ranch pickup; no shipping",
   "website": "https://thepaulsranch.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://thepaulsranch.com/"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": "Farm lists typical packaged meat: quarter 100-115 lb, half 200-230 lb, whole 400-460 lb."
  },
  {
   "slug": "valley-line-ranch",
   "name": "Valley Line Ranch (formerly Pasture 714)",
   "city": "Okeechobee",
   "county": "Okeechobee",
   "region": "Southwest & Heartland",
   "seller_type": "farm/ranch",
   "share_sizes": [
    "quarter",
    "half",
    "whole"
   ],
   "prices": [],
   "price_basis": "unknown",
   "processing_included": "unknown",
   "processor": "unknown",
   "deposit": "unknown",
   "finish_stated": "unknown",
   "availability_note": "FAQ says beef is restocked twice a year",
   "fulfillment": "Home delivery (PSL, Martin, Palm Beach, Okeechobee areas) or farm pickup; no shipping",
   "website": "https://valleylineranch.com/",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://valleylineranch.com/contact-us",
    "https://valleylineranch.com/home-delivery"
   ],
   "price_seen": "2026-10-27",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-27",
   "notes": ""
  }
 ]
}