Beef, Pork & Farm Products Raised Close to Home

The Robinson Ranch offers quarter, half and whole beef shares, along with half and whole hog shares. Availability may vary based on current reservations and butcher processing schedules.

A $250 deposit is required to reserve a beef share, and a $250 deposit is required to reserve a pork share from The Robinson Ranch. If you reserve both beef and pork, the total deposit is $500. Your deposit is applied toward your final balance with The Robinson Ranch. Final meat pricing is based on hanging weight, and butcher processing fees are separate.

Hanging weight is the weight of the animal after initial processing but before the meat is cut, trimmed and packaged. Your final take-home weight will be lower than the hanging weight.

No. The listed farm price is based on hanging weight. Butcher processing, smoking, curing and specialty options are separate and may vary based on your cutting instructions.

Yes. Share customers can select from available options such as steak thickness, roast sizes, ground meat packaging and certain pork selections, including bacon, ham and sausage.

The Robinson Ranch is located in Waynesville, Ohio, and serves families throughout Dayton, Cincinnati and surrounding Southwest Ohio communities.

Pickup instructions depend on the butcher handling your order. You will receive the location, payment details and pickup information once processing is complete.

Freezer space depends on the size of your share and the cuts you choose. A quarter beef requires less space than a half or whole beef, while a half hog generally requires less room than a whole hog.

Yes. Participating local butcher shops and retail partners may carry individual cuts such as steaks, ground beef, roasts, pork chops, bacon and sausage. Inventory varies by location.

Yes. The Robinson family also offers kiln-dried smoker wood and local firewood through Kiln Dried Wood Company. Smoker wood is a natural pairing with Robinson Ranch beef and pork, while kiln-dried firewood is available for fireplaces, fire pits, and outdoor use. Availability and pickup options may vary.

Yes. Customers reserving Robinson Ranch beef or pork can also shop kiln-dried smoker wood or local firewood. Smoker wood is especially popular for brisket, ribs, steaks, pork, and other low-and-slow cooks. Wood purchases are separate from your meat-share deposit and final farm balance.

Timing depends on the reservation schedule, butcher availability and the type of share ordered. You will receive updates as your order moves through processing.

No. You can reserve first, and the butcher will guide you through the available cutting and packaging options when it is time to complete your instructions.

Visit the Reserve Your Share page, choose your share type, complete the form and submit the $250 deposit. The Robinson Ranch will then confirm your reservation and next steps.