How Much Beef Will You Receive? If you are new to buying beef in bulk, the weight terms can feel confusing at first. You may be wondering, if I buy half a steer, how much meat will I actually bring home? Understanding the difference between live weight, hanging weight, and packaged weight helps you know exactly what to expect. At Wallace Gap Farm, we believe in clear, simple explanations so families can purchase with confidence and plan ahead. Live, Hanging, and Packaged Wei

What It Means and Why It Matters When shopping for beef, you've likely seen popular terms like grass-fed or grain-finished and wonder what they really mean. At Wallace Gap Farm, our cattle are grass-fed for most of their lives and grain-finished during the final 90 days . This balance gives families the flavor and tenderness many people prefer, while still raising cattle the natural way on pasture. Let's break these terms down further... What Is Grass-Fed Beef? All cattle

Stay in the Heart of a Working Virginia Cattle Farm The Manor House at BDR Farm offers guests a chance to stay right in the middle of a real working cattle farm, surrounded by Wallace Gap cattle on all sides. Whether you are planning a quiet weekend, a family reunion, or a small wedding gathering, the traditional farmhouse provides a peaceful country setting with ample room to relax. The Historic Farmhouse in the Blue Ridge The Manor House is a spacious 1896 farmhouse near

Local Black Angus Beef in Central Virginia When you're planning dinner, you want to feel good about what's on the table. At Wallace Gap Farm, our all-natural Black Angus beef is raised without added hormones and cared for humanely on 700 acres of open pasture and forest in Central Virginia (Wolftown, Virginia). As a family-owned farm, we believe you should know where your food comes from and how it was raised. With one simple ingredient, beef, you can prepare meals that help

The United Nations has declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer to raise global awareness of the essential roles women play in agriculture. This Year will spotlight how women contribute to food production, nutrition, rural economies, and community wellbeing, while encouraging action to close gaps in access to resources, land, and opportunities. ( Time and Date ) At Wallace Gap Farm, we are proud to be part of that story. Teri Lovelace leads our sales and mar

Buying Wallace Gap beef in bulk is one of the best ways to keep your freezer stocked with high-quality meat, but one of the first questions families ask is simple: How much freezer space do I need? Freezer Space for a Half or Quarter Cow If you purchase half a steer , plan for 7 to 10 cubic feet of freezer space . The beef typically arrives frozen, vacuum-sealed, and clearly labeled , making it easy to stack and organize. Using baskets or simple dividers helps keep cuts easy