Grass-fed beef · Pasture-raised · Limited seasonal availability
Good beef starts with good pasture.
Since 2017, 16 Acres has been raising a limited number of grass-fed, pasture-raised steers in Abbotsford. Reserve a half or whole beef share, choose your cuts through Lepp's Farm Market, and bring home beef from a farm close to home.
The deposit is $200 per half and non-refundable. For a whole grass-fed beef order, place 2 deposits.
Beef Type
Grass-Fed
Pasture-raised on our Abbotsford farm
Deposit
$200 / half
Non-refundable reservation deposit
Final Payment
eTransfer
Final payment is due before pickup
Pickup
Lepp's Farm Market
Further instructions are provided when your order is ready
How reservations work
A simple process from our farm to your freezer.
We raise only a limited number of grass-fed steers each season, so reservations help us plan carefully and serve each customer well. Once you reserve, you'll receive a cut sheet to customize your order through Lepp's Farm Market.
Place your deposit
The deposit is non-refundable and is $200 per half. For a whole grass-fed beef order, place two deposits.
Complete your cut sheet
Your cut sheet is due by October 15. This is where you choose how you'd like your grass-fed beef cut and packaged, and it also affects your final take-home weight.
Pay your remaining balance
Final payment is made by eTransfer before pickup once your total is confirmed.
Pick up at Lepp's Farm Market
Pickup happens at Lepp's Farm Market. Further instructions are provided when your order is ready for pickup.
Estimated total cost
Final cost depends on actual hanging weight. These ranges are here to help with planning.
Half Beef
Approx. 300–400 lb hanging weight share
Expected take-home weight varies depending on your cut sheet and final processing choices.
~ $3,075–$4,100
Includes a $200 non-refundable deposit per half. Optional sausage and pepperoni are available at additional cost.
Whole Beef
Approx. 600–800 lb hanging weight
Expected take-home weight varies depending on your cut sheet and final processing choices.
~ $6,150–$8,200
Whole beef requires two deposits of $200 each.
Buyer planning details
A few practical numbers can make planning much easier before you reserve.
Half Beef Planning
- Estimated take-home weight: about 180–260 lb
- Freezer space: roughly 8–12 cubic feet
- Good fit for: families who want a stocked freezer without needing a full upright freezer
Whole Beef Planning
- Estimated take-home weight: about 360–520 lb
- Freezer space: roughly 16–24 cubic feet
- Good fit for: larger households or anyone wanting the full yield and enough storage space
Hanging weight is not the amount you take home
Most customers take home roughly 60% to 65% of the hanging weight, depending on the cut sheet, bone-in versus boneless choices, trimming, and added processing. For example, a 350 lb half based on hanging weight may result in roughly 210–230 lb of packaged beef in your freezer.
Pickup timing
Pickup is typically arranged in mid-November, usually within a practical window once processing is complete at Lepp's Farm Market. Further instructions are sent when your order is ready.
A half beef is often a great fit for families wanting a freezer stocked with steaks, roasts, and ground beef. A whole beef is best if you have the freezer space and want the full yield. Your expected take-home weight will depend on how you complete your cut sheet.
About the farm
Raised by the Penner brothers in Abbotsford.
16 Acres has been operating since 2017, just off Mt. Lehman Road on Harris Road. We're a small family farm focused on raising a limited number of grass-fed, pasture-raised steers with care, honesty, and straightforward farm-direct service.
We want the experience to feel local and personal from the first question to pickup day. If you're new to ordering beef this way, we're happy to help you understand the process.
FAQ
A few common questions
Ask a question
Have a question about our grass-fed beef, freezer space, timing, take-home weight, or ordering? Send a message here or email Anthony at [email protected].
Ready to reserve instead?
Use the reservation link to place your non-refundable $200 per half deposit for our grass-fed beef. For a whole beef, place two deposits.
Reserve Your HalfReserve your grass-fed beef share before the season fills up.
Limited availability. One $200 non-refundable deposit reserves a half, and two deposits reserve a whole. Final payment is made by eTransfer before pickup at Lepp's Farm Market.