About Flint Hills Homestead Beef
About Us
Welcome to Flint Hills Homestead Beef.
Our story began with two families coming together and a desire to build a simpler, more meaningful life. More than twelve years ago, my wife and I met while each raising two children of our own. She was a single mother working two jobs, while I was a single father with a career that kept me traveling around the world. When we blended our families, we knew it was time for a change.
I called it retirement — and then I bought cattle. As it turns out, ranching is anything but retirement.
What it gave us, however, was the opportunity to stay closer to home, raise our family together, and enjoy a life connected to the land. Our days became filled with pastures, hay fields, gardens, cattle, and the simple pleasure of hearing cows call for their calves in the quiet of the Kansas countryside.
Growing our own food has always been important to us. We keep gardens for fresh produce, and raising our own cattle gave us the same confidence in the beef we serve our family. We wanted to know where our food came from, how it was raised, and what went into caring for it. That commitment eventually became Flint Hills Homestead Beef Company.
Today, we raise Black Angus/Hereford and Black Angus/Santa Gertrudis cross cattle on the rolling pastures of the Kansas Flint Hills. Our cattle graze Bluestem, Brome, Fescue, and other native grasses, with additional nutrition provided when needed throughout the year. We focus on healthy animals, hands-on care, quality forage, fresh water, and responsible pasture management. Our cattle receive no added growth hormones.
For us, ranching is about more than producing beef. It is about respecting the animals in our care, looking after the land that supports them, and providing other families with quality beef they can feel good about bringing home.
Our values are simple: family, honesty, animal care, responsible stewardship, and quality.
From our Flint Hills pastures to your family’s table, thank you for supporting a family-owned ranch and local agriculture.
We’re proud to raise quality beef right here in the Flint Hills. Welcome to our ranch.
From Our Family Ranch to Your Table
Flint Hills Homestead Beef Company is a family-owned and operated ranch in the heart of the Flint Hills of Kansas. What began as a desire to raise better food for our own blended family grew into a commitment to providing high-quality, ranch-raised beef for other families as well.
Our cattle graze the native grasses of the Flint Hills year-round and are raised with hands-on care, respect for the land, and a focus on quality. We raise Black Angus/Hereford and Black Angus/Santa Gertrudis cross cattle, using a grass-fed, grain-finished approach to produce flavorful, dependable beef we’re proud to serve at our own table.
Today, our goal is simple: to provide families with quality beef they can feel good about buying, while continuing the ranching traditions, values, and way of life we’re building for future generations.
The Flint Hills Homestead Beef Difference
Angus Cross Cattle — Black Angus/Hereford and Black Angus/Santa Gertrudis crosses raised for quality, flavor, and tenderness.
Grass-Fed, Grain-Finished — Cattle graze native Flint Hills grasses and are finished with grain for a balanced, flavorful beef product.
Hands-On Family Care — Every animal is raised with close attention, respect, and a commitment to healthy livestock.
Raised for Our Own Family First — What began as a way to provide better food for our own household grew into beef we are proud to share with others.
Flint Hills Raised — Our cattle graze the native pastures, hills, and valleys of the Kansas Flint Hills year-round.
Family-Owned & Future Focused — Built around family, self-reliance, responsible land stewardship, and creating something meaningful for future generations.
Whole Beef Share — $10.00/lb Hanging Weight
$750 Deposit
Average Hanging Weight: 600–800 lbs
Average Take-Home Product: 460–500 lbs
Estimated Total Cost: $6,000–$8,000
When you order a Whole Beef Share, you will be provided with a cut sheet to fill out, allowing you to choose how you would like your beef processed. The breakdown below is simply an example of what your order could look like depending on the selections you make on your cut sheet. Final quantities and cuts may vary.
Pricing is based on hanging weight at $10.00/lb.
Standard steak thickness is 1". Custom steak thickness is available and can be selected on your cut sheet.
1. Premium Steaks
Stock your freezer with plenty of quality steaks for grilling, family dinners, and special occasions.
Ribeye Steaks: Approximately 20–24 cuts
T-Bone & Porterhouse Steaks: Approximately 20–24 cuts
Top Sirloin Steaks: Approximately 12–16 cuts
Flank Steak: Approximately 2 full cuts
Skirt Steak: Approximately 2–3 cuts
2. Slow-Cooking Roasts
Great for hearty, slow-cooked meals throughout the year. Roasts are typically packaged at approximately 2½–3 lbs each.
Chuck Roasts: Approximately 12–16 roasts
Arm Roasts: Approximately 4 roasts
Rump Roasts: Approximately 4 roasts
Sirloin Tip Roasts: Approximately 4 roasts
3. Everyday Staples & Specialty Cuts
A variety of versatile cuts to keep your freezer stocked for everyday meals.
Premium Ground Beef: Approximately 140–180 lbs
Stew Meat: Approximately 12–16 packages (1 lb each)
Short Ribs: Approximately 6–8 packages
Brisket: Approximately 2 whole briskets, or they can be divided into flat and point portions
Cube Steaks (Tenderized Sirloin/Round): Approximately 12–16 packages — great for chicken-fried steak and other comfort-food favourites
Freezer Space
A Whole Beef Share typically provides approximately 460–500 lbs of take-home beef.
Plan for approximately 14–16 cubic feet of freezer space. A large chest freezer is generally recommended.
Please note: The exact amount of take-home beef and the number of individual cuts will vary based on the animal's hanging weight and the cutting and processing options you select on your cut sheet.
Get Your Beef Deposit In Now!
You are purchasing a PRECUT QUARTER of beef. With this option, the short loin is processed into Tenderloin and New York Striploin steaks.
Approximately 40% of the quarter will be made into ground beef, with the remaining portion prepared as a variety of cuts, including steaks, ribs, shanks, and more.
The cost is $10.50/lb based on the hanging weight.
Average Hanging Weight: 150-200lbs
Average Take home product: 115-125 lbs.
$1575.00 - $2100.00 Average Total Cost
Please note: Pricing is determined at the time the beef is DELIVERED, not at the time your order is placed.
Freezer Space Check:
A ¼ share yields roughly 115 to 125 lbs of take-home meat. Space needed: It will require about 4 to 5 cubic feet of freezer space. Small-medium chest freezer.
You are purchasing a PRECUT QUARTER of beef. With this option, the short loin is processed into T-Bones.
Approximately 40% of the quarter will be made into ground beef, with the remaining portion prepared as a variety of cuts, including steaks, ribs, shanks, and more.
The cost is $10.50/lb based on the hanging weight.
Average Hanging Weight: 150-200lbs
Average Take home product: 115-125 lbs.
$1575.00 - $2100.00 Average Total Cost
Please note: Pricing is determined at the time the beef is DELIVERED, not at the time your order is placed.
Freezer Space Check:
A ¼ share yields roughly 115 to 125 lbs of take-home meat. Space needed: It will require about 4 to 5 cubic feet of freezer space. Small-medium chest freezer.
½ Beef Share — $10.00/lb Hanging Weight
$500 Deposit
Average Hanging Weight: 300–400 lbs
Average Take-Home Product: 230–250 lbs
Estimated Total Cost: $3,000–$4,000
When you order a ½ Beef Share, you will be provided with a cut sheet to fill out, allowing you to choose how you would like your beef processed. The breakdown below is simply an example of what your order could look like depending on the selections you make on your cut sheet. Final quantities and cuts may vary.
Pricing is based on hanging weight at $10.00/lb.
Standard steak thickness is 1". Custom steak thickness is available and can be selected on your cut sheet.
1. Premium Steaks
Stock your freezer with a great selection of quality steaks for grilling, family dinners, and special occasions.
Ribeye Steaks: Approximately 10–12 cuts
T-Bone & Porterhouse Steaks: Approximately 10–12 cuts
Top Sirloin Steaks: Approximately 6–8 cuts
Flank Steak: Approximately 1 full cut
Skirt Steak: Approximately 1–2 cuts
2. Slow-Cooking Roasts
Perfect for hearty, slow-cooked meals throughout the year. Roasts are typically packaged at approximately 2½–3 lbs each.
Chuck Roasts: Approximately 6–8 roasts
Arm Roasts: Approximately 2 roasts
Rump Roasts: Approximately 2 roasts
Sirloin Tip Roasts: Approximately 2 roasts
3. Everyday Staples & Specialty Cuts
A versatile mix of cuts to keep your freezer stocked for everyday meals.
Premium Ground Beef: Approximately 70–90 lbs
Stew Meat: Approximately 6–8 packages (1 lb each)
Short Ribs: Approximately 3–4 packages
Brisket: Approximately 1 whole brisket, or it can be divided into flat and point portions
Cube Steaks (Tenderized Sirloin/Round): Approximately 6–8 packages — great for chicken-fried steak and other comfort-food favourites
Freezer Space
A ½ Beef Share typically provides approximately 230–250 lbs of take-home beef.
Plan for approximately 7–8 cubic feet of freezer space. A small-to-medium chest freezer is generally recommended.
Please note: The exact amount of take-home beef and the number of individual cuts will vary based on the animal's hanging weight and the cutting and processing options you select on your cut sheet.