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Prairie to Fork Farm: Buying Pasture-Raised Lamb

At Prairie to Fork Farm, we specialize in high-quality pasture-raised Saint Croix sheep . By choosing our whole lamb, you’re not only investing in quality meat for your dinner table but also supporting local agriculture and sustainable practices. Experience the rich flavors of our Saint Croix lamb, perfect for roasting, grilling, or slow cooking. Below is everything you need to know about purchasing Prairie to Fork Pastured Raised Lamb by hanging weight. 

Lamb Availability in September 2025

Lamb availability will be in late September and October in 2025!

Hanging Weight Overview

Our lambs may have a hanging weight ranging from 30 to 50 pounds.

Freezer Space Requirements

Here’s an estimate of the freezer space needed:

• Whole Lamb (Approx. 30 to 50 lbs hanging weight): Requires about 2 to 2.25 cubic feet of freezer space.

Whole Lamb Pricing

In Northeast Kansas, our pricing for pasture-raised lamb is as follows:

• Whole Lamb: $8.00 per pound hanging weight ** $100 Non-Refundable Reservation

Processing Fees

Simon Meat Locker average for processing fees estimation:

– Whole Lamb Processing: $125**

**Note: Processing fees are separate and must be paid directly to Simon Meat Locker. Here is a link to the processing cost for Whole Lamb. These are averages only and depending on your individual processing selections this will vary. (i.e. more cured cuts will increase your average cost).

Whole Lamb Pricing Example:

• Whole Lamb Reservation payment of $100
• 40# Lamb hanging weight of 40# x $8.00 (Whole Lamb Price per pound hanging weight) = $320.00 – $100 (Reservation Fee) = $220 due to PTFF after delivery to Simon Locker on the appointed date.
• Whole Lamb Processing fee from Simon Meat Locker averages $125 for a Whole Lamb (Price will vary depending on your cutting instructions)
• Total Cost Estimate for this whole lamb example = 445 (give or take ~$100 depending on Lamb size)

**Note: Final invoice will occur after the animal hanging weight is established by Simon Meat Locker. Processing fees are separate and must be paid directly to Simon Meat Locker in advance of pickup.

Cutting Instructions

When you purchase your lamb, you’ll have the option to customize your cuts at Simon Meat Locker. Options include:

– Standard cuts (e.g., chops, roasts)
– Specialty cuts (e.g., ground lamb, leg of lamb, rack of lamb)

To specify your cutting instructions once you have secured your hog reservation we will ask you to complete the online cutting form available for Simon Meat Locker.

How to Order

To reserve your Prairie to Fork Pastured Raised Lamb complete the checkout process for your Lamb Reservation. We recommend placing your in advance, as availability and lamb sizes will vary.

Thank you for choosing Prairie to Fork Farm for your pork needs, and for supporting local, sustainable agriculture!

Pickup Instruction

Once you have paid the final amount to Prairie to Fork Farm we will release the Hog from Simon Meat Locker that you may pick it up. Simon Meat Locker will contact you when the processing is complete.**

It takes about 1-2 weeks from the hog drop off at Simon’s for them to complete the processing for your final pickup appointment.

Simon Meat Locker, 100 Industrial Drive, Olsburg, KS 66520

785-468-2038 or info@simonmeatlocker.com

**Note:Freezer Storage Fee starts 2 days after notice of completion, afer 8 weeks your order will be considered abandoned.