At Herd 77, we practice whole animal butchery so nothing goes to waste. As a result, some of our most popular cuts are sold out on a regular basis. You should check back frequently, or simply join the wait-list to be notified as soon as your preferred cut is available, or try another equally as delicious cut. 

You can contact us through our contact page! We will be happy to assist you.

The proper care and treatment of animals is important to Herd 77. Our beef is grazed on acres of beautiful pasture where they are free to roam and enjoy. Shelter and shade is naturally provided within the coverage under the timber and ponds are scattered throughout our land where the cattle enjoy wading in during the hotter months whenever they so choose. Fountain waters are plentiful, allowing 24hr access to water even in the cold months. The cattle are routinely checked to ensure they are healthy and in proper care.

No, hormones are used. Our beef is BQA certified (Beef Quality Assurance) meaning our farm management team has taken the steps to be certified to maintain proper herd health and care.

No. Our cattle are pasture-raised for the majority of their lives, where they graze on grass and forage. During the final approximately 120 days, they are grain-finished using a carefully balanced ration of corn, hay, and silage formulated under the guidance of a livestock nutritionist.

This finishing process helps produce the rich flavor, tenderness, and marbling that many families know and love, while still allowing our cattle to spend most of their lives on pasture. We believe this approach provides the best balance of animal care, flavor, and quality.

Herd 77 beef is dry-aged for 21 days to enhance the flavor. beef just tastes better. Supermarket beef is very rarely dry-aged. Beef has a natural tenderizing enzyme in its muscle fibers. That enzyme works for up to 8 days. Meanwhile, as the meat continues to age, it evaporates water from the muscle, which keeps the flavor concentrated. We dry age all of our beef for a minimum of 21 days so it has a chance to tenderize and develop its flavor.

In short, it depends on how you raise them.

The way food conglomerates raise commodity animals (grocery store meats), is bad because the majority of them are raised in CAFOs. CAFO stands for Concentrated Animal Feed Operations. Concentrating animals in one small location is a recipe for disaster. We could go on for days about this (call us anytime and we will), but the simple answer is yes - farm animals can be bad for the environment when they are raised as part of a factory, where they’re pumped with antibiotics and other things that make them grow faster, but also upset their stomachs and cause gas (Co2 emissions). And that’s just one of the issues.

On the other side of the spectrum, pasture-raised animals can actually help the environment by regenerating and fertilizing the soil.

Absolutely! We prioritize the safety and quality of our beef above all else. From the moment our cattle are born to the minute your order is delivered, we adhere to stringent safety standards to ensure that every cut of beef meets our high expectations.

Food safety is our top priority. We follow strict protocols for cleanliness and sanitation throughout every step of our operation, from the pastures to the processing facility. Additionally, our beef is inspected and certified in a USDA facility here in the Midwest, assuring that you and your family receive a safe and delicious product. To guarantee that your beef arrives in optimal condition, we ship the meat in insulated coolers with dry ice and exclusively utilize air shipping to ensure swift and fresh delivery.

On average you should consume or freeze your (vacuum sealed) product within 7 days of its arrival.

For the best eating experience, we recommend enjoying your beef within 12 months of purchase. Because our beef is vacuum sealed and flash frozen at peak freshness, it can maintain excellent quality for an extended period when stored at 0°F or below.

The safest and best way to thaw beef is in the refrigerator. Depending on the cut, thawing can take anywhere from 12 to 48 hours. If you need your beef more quickly, place the sealed package in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes until thawed. The goal is to bring the meat up to room temp as slow as possible.

Yes. If your beef has been thawed safely in the refrigerator and has remained refrigerated, it can be refrozen. However, repeated freezing and thawing may affect the texture and quality of the meat. For the best flavor and tenderness, we recommend cooking your beef after thawing whenever possible.

The meat should be cool to the touch when it arrives. If you’re still not sure, rely on your nose. Meat that is spoiled will smell sour and be very sticky to the touch. If the box is damaged or opened in any way please contact us immediately.

Please contact us by email as soon as possible. We always do right by our customers. Our goal is to make sure you enjoy our meat as much as we do.

Given the perishable nature of the product, we do not accept returns. If there is a problem with your order, contact us and we will work to make it right.

Certainly! We proudly offer a military discount to show our appreciation for the service and sacrifice of our military personnel. Please enter your credentials into the GovX ID popup in the checkout cart! The discount will be applied to your order. Thank you for your service!

We ship everywhere in the contiguous United States. (We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam or Puerto Rico.)

Local Delivery is available to: Albia, Melrose, Chariton, Pella, Oskaloosa, Moravia, & Des Moines Metro.

Don't see your town? Send us an email and ask!

Once your order is placed, we will contact you via email or text to coordinate a convenient pickup date and time. Orders are typically ready within 24hrs

Pick up the tan-and-green shed with the French doors from our office. 7032 201st Street, Albia Iowa, 52531

To keep the meat nice and cold, we use a styrofoam insulated cooler along with dry ice in a standard cardboard shipper. Our packing peanuts are made from a biodegradable material that you can rinse down the sink. Please note that it is normal for dry ice to dissipate or vent off during shipping. As long as the meat is cold to the touch, it is in peak condition and ready to consume now or for extended storage in your home freezer.

To guarantee that your beef arrives in optimal condition, we exclusively utilize UPS air shipping. This ensures swift delivery and maintains the freshness of your order. Many destinations receive their packages overnight, while some areas may take two days for arrival. Regardless of the transit time, you can trust that your beef will arrive at your doorstep in prime condition. We prioritize the quality and freshness of our beef throughout the entire shipping process.

We ship on Mondays & Tuesdays.

This helps ensure that your package doesn't get held up over the weekend.

We strive to keep shipping costs as transparent and affordable as possible for our customers. We implement flat rate shipping to eliminate any extra expenses. For orders delivered to Midwest states, the flat rate is $20 per order. For all other states, the flat rate is $60 per order. Please refer to the reference map below to determine the applicable rate for your location.