Grass-Fed Dexter Beef That’s Worth the Wait
Small-framed cattle. Big flavor. 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef raised on regenerative pastures in Lancaster County—available Summer 2026.
What Makes Our Beef Different
Our cattle live on pasture from start to finish, grazing freely and moving with the seasons.
We don’t rush the process—no grains, no hormones, no unnecessary antibiotics, just grass, fresh air, and time.
The result is beef with real flavor and real integrity, packed and ready for your family.
After countless hours researching cattle breeds, we chose Dexters for a reason.
This heritage breed thrives on an all-grass diet, producing beef that’s naturally tender and richly flavored without needing grain to “finish.” Their smaller frame means they’re easier on our pastures, which means healthier land and better beef.
Dexters aren’t common in Lancaster County, but once you taste the difference, you’ll understand why we made the switch. Our cattle rotate through fresh pasture regularly, giving the land time to rest and regrow—better for the soil, better for the animals, and better for you.
No feedlots, no concrete, just open meadows, clean water, and grazing the way nature intended. Available Summer 2026, we’ll offer ground beef, steaks, roasts, stew meat, and specialty cuts. You can order a full beef, half beef, or individual cuts as available—all vacuum-sealed, frozen, and ready for your freezer. We’re taking deposits now for Summer 2026 processing with limited availability.
Available Shares:
- Whole Beef Share – Perfect for large families or stocking up
- Half Beef Share – Most popular option for families
- Quarter Beef Share – Great for smaller households
Pricing: $6.50 per pound hanging weight (+ processing fee)
Processing Date: Summer 2026
How It Works: Place a deposit to reserve your share. Your final cost is based on the actual hanging weight from the butcher at $6.50/lb, plus processing fee. All beef is custom-cut to your specifications, vacuum-sealed, labeled, frozen, and ready for your freezer.
Limited availability—reserve your grass-fed beef today!
As you are considering the amount of beef to order, remember that a Dexter beef animal is smaller than a traditional beef animal. A whole Dexter steer will likely result in hanging weight of 350-500 hanging weight or 210-300 lbs of meat for your freezer.
The price per pound of meat is comparable to other breeds but the amount (and similarly the total price) of the whole or half is less than you may have had with other beef animals. If you’re targeting a specific quantity of meat for your freezer, consider ordering a bit more. And if you’re after QUALITY meat for your family, you’ve definitely come to the right place!
Be the First to Know!
Our pasture-raised, 100% grass-fed beef will be restocked this summer! Raised right here on our farm with care and integrity, our beef delivers rich flavor and natural nutrition you can feel good about. Supplies are limited, so be sure to sign up and get notified as soon as it’s available as well as other happenings on the farm.
How to Order
Order Online, then choose one of the following at checkout
Pick-up on Farm
Place your order online and we'll send you a confirmation right away. Within 24-48 hours, we'll reach out to let you know your order is ready and we'll arrange a convenient pickup time that works for both of us. Your order will be packed, labeled, and waiting when you arrive.
On-Farm Store (Coming Spring 2026)
Shopping just got easier! Our self-serve farm store will be open dawn to dusk, so you can stop by whenever it fits your schedule. Browse our selection of grass-fed beef, heritage pork, farm-fresh eggs, and chicken—all raised right here on our Peach Bottom farm. No appointment needed, just pull up and take home the clean, wholesome food your family deserves.
Our Promise to You
Quality You Can Trust
When you choose Kropf Meadows Farm, you're not just buying meat and eggs—you're investing in your family's health and supporting regenerative agriculture in Lancaster County. We promise that every product that leaves our farm meets the same standard we set for our own family table. Our 100% grass-fed, grass-finished Dexter beef delivers exceptional flavor and marbling, our heritage breed pork offers rich, traditional taste, and our pasture-raised, soy-free and corn-free poultry and eggs provide the wholesome nutrition that only comes from animals raised with care on healthy pasture.
What People are Saying
What our customers say about supporting a small, family-run farm they trust.
“The eggs have a rich yellow yolk and are noticeably more flavorful due to the healthy diet.”
~ Shelly H.
“My mom sneaked a bite of our recent pastured chicken from the crock-pot (before the meal) and remarked ‘Wow, that’s REALLY good!’ It’s always a good day when your cooking role model is impressed!”
~ Rebecca K.
Ready to Fill Your Freezer?
Our farm store is open and ready when you are. Browse pasture-raised meats, fresh eggs, and more—raised with care right here on the farm.
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