Livestock
Our animals are free range and raised in the lush dike lands of Brownsmead, Oregon.
Blackberry Bog Farm raises two different kinds of cattle. Our Scottish Highland Cattle and Jersey steers are grass-fed, spoiled just a bit (because everyone enjoys a tasty treat now and then… Daisy’s favorites are pumpkins), and both varieties produce delicious meat.
We have a growing herd of Scottish Highland Cows. Our herd comes in a variety of colors; did you know that they can range from black, brown, red, to even pure white? Raised on the lush farmland of Brownsmead, our Highland beef is lean, naturally tender, and flavorful: all the things that have made the breed so popular throughout the United Kingdom. Nutritional Information
Our Jersey beef (yes, the ones that are famous as dairy cows) steers are sourced from a local dairy, helping to assure all our local resources are being utilized well. While these cows are not as big as your more popular beef cows, the meat is packed with flavor. Many of the long-time Brownsmead ranchers will tell you it is the best meat they have ever eaten.
Notes About Beef and Pork Shares
Meat that is not processed in a USDA facility cannot be sold as individual pieces to a customer or used in a restaurant. As such, we sell portions (shares) of live animals, but facilitate butchery, cutting and wrapping.
A beef share is a half of a steer.
If you would like a whole cow you should deposit for two (2) shares
A pork share is one-half of a pig.
If you would like a whole pig you should make a deposit for two (2) shares
We sell animals by hanging weight.
Pork is $5.50 per pound and typically weighs around 220# for a whole pig
Beef is $6.50 per pound and typically ranges from 450-550# for a whole steer
Buyers are also responsible for paying:
· Your % (¼, ½, or all) of the slaughter fee (~$110 per pork, ~$170 per beef)
· Cut & wrap costs at ~$1.10/lb hanging weight that are charged by the processor.
· Extra processing costs such as sausage making and bacon.
Processing costs were recorded as of May 2025 and may change.
After the deposit has been paid, your contact information will be given to the cut/wrap facility so they may get in touch with you about specific cutting and processing instructions.
Meat will come packaged and frozen by the processor.
*Pork and Beef shares for 2026 will be announced during the summer.
USDA Processed
Meat that has been processed in a USDA facility can be sold by the individual cut to individual consumers or to restaurants. USDA cuts will be available for purchase at the farm stand when we open in April.
