Augusta County, Virginia · Pasture-Raised Beef
Farm-Raised Beef, Direct to Your Freezer
Buy a fractional share of one of our pasture-raised animals — priced honestly by the pound, with flexible payment plans built around your processing schedule.
Pasture-Raised
Grain-finished for rich flavor
No Added Hormones
Raised the right way
Augusta County, VA
Shenandoah Valley raised
Family-Owned Farm
Direct from our herd to you
Hahn Harvest Reserve
Four Sizes. One Herd. All Farm Direct.
Pasture-raised, grain-finished — priced honestly by the pound. See how your share compares to the grocery store.
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What's in the box
What's In Your Share?
Every C&J Hahn Farms share is custom-cut and vacuum-sealed at a local USDA-inspected facility. Packaged fresh, labeled, and ready for your freezer.
Ribeye Steaks
Rich marbling · ideal for grilling
NY Strip Steaks
Bold flavor · perfect crust on cast iron
T-Bone & Sirloin
Loin cuts · classic steakhouse favorites
Chuck Roast
Slow-cook classic · fall-apart tender
Brisket & Rump Roast
Smoke or braise · deep beefy flavor
Short Ribs
Braise low and slow · rich & meaty
Stew Meat & Bones
Hearty stews · rich homemade stock
Ground Beef
1 lb vacuum-sealed packs · burgers, tacos, chili
Every pound of your share is spoken for. Here's how a typical animal breaks down by category.
1 lb vacuum-sealed packs · hamburger patties (optional)
Ribeye · NY Strip · Sirloin · T-Bone / Porterhouse
Chuck roast · Rump roast · Brisket · Shoulder roast
Short ribs · Stew meat · Soup bones · Skirt / Flank steak
Percentages are estimates of take-home packaged weight. Exact mix varies by animal. Your processor cuts to your specifications — vacuum-sealed and labeled.
⅛ Starter
50–60 lbs
lbs take-home · Small chest or fridge freezer
- ~20–25 lbs ground beef
- 4–6 steaks
- 2–3 roasts
¼ Quarter
100–120 lbs
lbs take-home · 5–7 cu ft chest freezer
- ~45–55 lbs ground beef
- 8–14 steaks
- 4–6 roasts
- Short ribs & stew meat
½ Half
200–240 lbs
lbs take-home · 7–10 cu ft chest freezer
- ~90–110 lbs ground beef
- 18–28 steaks
- 8–12 roasts
- Short ribs, brisket & specialty
Whole
400–480 lbs
lbs take-home · 14–20 cu ft deep freezer
- ~185–220 lbs ground beef
- 40–60 steaks
- 16–24 roasts
- Full specialty & premium selection
Full cut specifications, including custom cut options, are on the Beef Shares page. Freezer estimates are approximate.
Why farm-direct
Beef the Way It Should Be
Skip the grocery store. Know exactly where your beef comes from — raised on open pasture in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, direct from our family farm to your freezer.
Pasture-Raised, Shenandoah Valley
Our Angus are raised on open pasture — no feedlots, no shortcuts. Every animal is raised by us, not sourced from a middleman.
Flexible Payment Plans
Hahn Harvest Reserve spreads payments across the months before your processing date. No credit check. No interest. Just a deposit to lock your spot.
Limited Spots Per Lot
One animal. Fixed number of shares. Lots typically fill before the processing date — reserving early is the only way to guarantee your share.
The science behind the difference
Why Pasture-Raised Beef Is Different
The way an animal is raised directly affects the nutrition in every bite. Grass-finished, open-pasture cattle produce beef that's measurably different from feedlot alternatives — here's what the research shows.
2–4×
more Omega-3s
Better Fatty Acid Profile
Pasture-raised beef contains two to four times more Omega-3 fatty acids, which fight inflammation, and a much healthier Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio.
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Vitamins E, A & beta-carotene
Higher Antioxidants
Significantly higher levels of antioxidant vitamins including Vitamin E, beta-carotene, and Vitamin A — nutrients that support immune function and cell health.
2–3×
more Conjugated Linoleic Acid
Abundance of CLA
Two to three times more CLA — a healthy fat associated with improved heart health, immune function, and body composition.
Far less
antibiotic exposure
Fewer Toxins & Antibiotics
Cattle raised in open, low-stress environments are healthier and require far fewer antibiotics — reducing your exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Nutritional comparisons based on peer-reviewed studies comparing pasture-raised to conventional grain-finished beef. Individual results may vary by animal, season, and forage conditions.
Flexible payment options
Two Ways to Pay
Same pasture-raised beef. Same fair pricing protection. Choose the path that fits your family's budget.
🌾 Hahn Harvest Reserve
PopularNo interest · No credit check · No surprises
Your deposit reserves your share. Monthly installments spread across the months before processing — freeing up your budget while directly supporting the farm through the season.
- Budget across multiple months — never one lump sum
- Lock your spot before this season's shares sell out
- Your reservation helps us plan — you're part of the farm
Pay in Full
One payment. Total transparency.
Pay the estimated farm share total at reservation. Before your animal goes to the processor, we hold a reconciliation call — you pay only for the actual hanging weight you receive. Nothing hidden.
- Simple — no installment tracking required
- Reconciliation ensures you pay for exactly what you receive
- Same fair pricing protection as Hahn Harvest Reserve
Questions about which path is right for you? We're happy to help →
Our farm
Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food
C&J Hahn Farms is a family-run cattle operation in Augusta County, Virginia. We raise our herd on a combination of Shenandoah Valley pasture forage and carefully selected grain during the finishing phase. No added hormones, no antibiotics used as growth promoters. When you buy a beef share from us, you know exactly where it came from.
Pasture-Raised & Grain-Finished
Raised on Shenandoah Valley pasture and grain-finished for rich, tender, flavorful beef.
No Added Hormones
We raise our cattle the right way — no artificial growth promoters.
Family-Owned
A family farm, not a corporation. You're buying direct from us.
Augusta County, VA
Our farm is rooted in Augusta County — Shenandoah Valley born and raised.
Where we serve
Delivering Across Virginia
We're a family farm in Augusta County — in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley — delivering directly to families across Virginia. We serve Northern Virginia communities as a primary market, including: