FAQs
What kind of beef cattle do you raise?
We raise Hereford Angus cattle which are born and raised on our farm.
Where is your farm located?
Hillcrest Beef is located in Northeast Ohio.
Where do you get your cattle processed?
We get all of our cattle processed off site at 3D Meats. 3D Meats is a USDA approved processor located in Northeast Ohio. Their expert butchers cut, vacuum seal, and flash freeze all of our beef.
Do you ship?
Yes! We ship everywhere in the United States except Hawaii and Alaska!
All orders are shipped on Mondays and Tuesdays. This is to avoid items sitting over a weekend if they would be delayed in transit. Orders after 3:00 PM EST on Tuesdays will not be shipped until the following week.
Each order is packed with care. We use box liners, dry ice, and ice packs to ensure your product arrives to you safe and sound.
We offer FREE SHIPPING to 31 states in the US!
Do you use antibiotics or hormones on your cattle?
Our cattle are antibiotic and growth hormone free.
Do your cattle receive the mRNA vaccine?
NO!
Are your cattle grass-fed & grass finished?
Yes! During the growing season our cattle are able to graze the pastures. During the winter months they are fed hay from our fields.
How is your beef packaged?
Each cut is individually packaged, labeled, and vacuum sealed.
How much space do I need in my freezer?
Eighth: This will take up about 3/4 of a fridge freezer or 2.5 cubic feet in a chest freezer.
Quarter: This will take up your whole fridge freezer or 5 cubic feet in a chest freezer.
Half: This will take up 10 cubic feet in a chest freezer. (Will not fit in a fridge freezer)
Whole: This will take up 20 cubic feet in a chest freezer. (Will not fit in a fridge freezer.
All numbers are rounded up to give you room to move things around and organize.
How much meat can we expect to receive?
Eighth: 50 pounds
Quarter: 100 pounds
Half: 200 pounds
Whole: 400 pounds
How long will the beef be good in our freezer once we receive it?
Rule of thumb is that it will stay good for one year. But it will typically keep even longer that that!