Gallagher Farms beef is the same beef that we feed to our family, raised right here on our farm in Piatt County, Illinois. Our beef is processed locally and brought back to our farm for sale. We offer individual cuts, as well as bulk beef sold by the quarter, half, and/or whole.

Gallagher Farms is a cow/calf and feeder operation and we strive to control every aspect of quality. We even grow the grain and hay our cattle eat right here on our farm! We are certified by the National Beef Quality Assurance program and closely monitor industry best management practices to ensure we’re always doing what’s best for our herd. We’re proud to be your local source for homegrown, grass fed and grain finished, dry-aged beef in central Illinois. Scroll down to learn more.

GALLAGHER FARMS BEEF FAQ

  • What pickup and shipping options are available?

    Gallagher Farms does not currently have a physical storefront but we offer several convenient pickup options.

    You can pick up your beef on the farm (located between Mansfield and Monticello, Illinois) any day, any time. Select “on-farm pickup” at checkout. We’ll send you an email notification when your order has been fulfilled and will provide detailed instructions on where and how to pickup.

    We do local pickups called “meat-ups”. To pick up in the Piatt FS parking lot in Monticello on Tuesday at 6pm, select “Monticello Meat-Up” at checkout. To pick up in the LeRoy Dollar General parking lot at 4pm on Wednesday, select “LeRoy Meat-Up” at checkout. To pick up in the Harvest Valley Vet Services parking lot in Mahomet on Thursday at 5:30pm, select “Mahomet Meat-Up” at checkout.

    We offer domestic shipping anywhere within UPS’ one or two day window. Select shipping at checkout and have your order delivered to your doorstep! UPS picks up orders once a week (Tuesdays) so you should expect your order to ship on the Tuesday following the date of your order.

    You can also find us at several farmers markets in the summer. Follow us on Facebook to see which markets we’re participating in every week!

  • Can I purchase a quarter, half, or whole beef?

    Yes!

    We charge $3.50 per pound on the carcass weight and processing costs an additional $1 per pound on average. Total cost is approximately $1,000 for a quarter beef, $2,000 for a half beef, and $4,000 for a whole beef.

    Learn more about Gallagher Farms bulk beef here.

  • Why should I choose Gallagher Farms beef?

    All Gallagher Farms beef is raised on our farm in Piatt County, Illinois. Although all beef is healthy and safe to consume whether you purchase it from the grocery store or from an experienced farmer, we think you’ll taste the difference in Gallagher Farms products.

    All of our retail cuts are vacuum packed, dramatically extending their freezer life.

    We guarantee all of our cuts grade USDA Choice at an absolute minimum.

    If you’re new to purchasing from a local farmer, we encourage you to start small with a pound of ground beef!

    Try a pound of ground beef here!

  • What payment methods do you accept?

    Our website accepts PayPal and all major credit cards.

    We accept EBT but can only process EBT payments in-person. Please reach out to us via email at kayla@gallagher-farms.com to place an EBT order.

  • Does Gallagher Farms offer payment plans?

    Gallagher Farms offers AfterPay on bulk beef purchases or large bundles. You may be eligible for an interest-free plan on your bulk beef purchase. We do charge an additional 6% convenience free on all AfterPay purchases to cover additional processing fees.

    Reach out to kayla@gallagher-farms.com to learn more about purchasing bulk beef with an AfterPa payment plan.

    Gallagher Farms will also accept pre-paid monthly installments for bulk beef purchases. Your bulk beef order will not be fulfilled until your account balance reaches the estimated total cost of your bulk beef order.

  • Is Gallagher Farms beef grain fed or grass fed?

    Gallagher Farms beef is grass fed, grain finished. Our cattle spend the majority of their lives grazing and/or eating hay, silage, and other forage crops on our feedlot. After weaning, our cows are fed a well-balanced diet of forage, grain, and other locally sourced ingredients like soy hulls, DDGs, and corn gluten pellets.

    Our grain-finished beef is corn fed to tenderness and is guaranteed to be graded USDA Choice or Prime. Grain finishing helps us achieve the well-marbled beef that you’ve come to love.

    Learn more about grass vs. grain finished beef here.

  • Is Gallagher Farms beef antibiotic free?

    All beef is antibiotic free, whether you purchase it in a grocery store or from a local farmer. All antibiotics are labeled with a withdrawal period that farmers must adhere to in order to ensure your beef is safe to eat and free from antibiotics. We follow these withdrawal periods to a T.

    We also believe that high quality beef starts and ends with high quality care. That means that we treat animals that are sick and use antibiotics when warranted, following Beef Quality Assurance Guidelines.

    Learn more about how farmers keep their animals healthy here.

  • Does Gallagher Farms use added hormones?

    Gallagher Farms does not currently use any growth promoting hormones.

    However, all hormones used in beef production must be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Research shows that supplemental hormones metabolize and clear the animal’s system long before they enter the food supply so rest assured that beef raised with growth promoting hormones is still safe to consume.

    Learn more about hormones here.