Reserve Your Black Angus Beef
Fallon-raised, USDA-processed, dry-aged, and sold direct by the ranch — the same genetics as our show and sale bulls.
Deposit At Checkout, Balance On Finished Weight
Pay a deposit now to hold your share; the balance is billed on FINISHED (take-home) weight — the beef that actually goes in your freezer, not carcass weight like most ranches. No cut sheet to fill out — every share is a balanced mix of steaks, roasts, and ground, and we confirm the final total before billing.
Local pickup in Fallon, delivery to Reno/Tahoe, Salt Lake City, Boise, June Lake, and San Diego, or UPS 2-day ground anywhere it reaches from Fallon (check your ZIP).
Priced on finished weight: you only pay for the beef that goes in your freezer.
Questions? Email mark@rafter9.ag or david@rafter9.ag, or call 775-217-2325.
Do We Deliver To You?
We ship frozen from Fallon, Nevada — and only where your beef arrives cold within two days. Check your ZIP before you reserve.
What’s In Every Share
Here’s what to expect in a Rafter 9 Ranch beef share. Every share is the same balanced mix — no cut sheet to fill out.
Ground Beef
Lean, hearty ground beef in 1–1.5 lb packs. The largest share of every order.
Roasts
Chuck roast, rump roast, sirloin tip roast, brisket.
Steaks
Ribeye or rib steak, New York strip or T-bone, top sirloin, filet mignon, plus tri-tip and flank when available.
Short Ribs & Specialty
Short ribs, stew meat, soup bones. Nothing wasted.
Percentages are by weight and vary a little by animal. Every animal has only a couple of briskets, tri-tips, and flank steaks, so those are shared across orders.
Sampler & Select boxes ship UPS 2-day: ribeye, NY strip, sirloin, ground beef, and a roast selection — pre-portioned and vacuum-sealed.
Before You Reserve
Why is your price per pound higher than ranches that sell by hanging weight?
Because we only charge for the beef you take home. Hanging weight is the carcass after harvest, before it’s cut — bone, fat, and trim included. Finished weight is the packaged beef you take home. About 55–65% of hanging weight ends up in your freezer, while bone, fat, and trim are roughly 35–45% of hanging weight.
| Priced on hanging weight | Rafter 9 Ranch: priced on finished weight | |
|---|---|---|
| You’re billed on | The carcass, before cutting | Packaged beef in your freezer |
| Bone, fat & trim | You pay for it | You don’t |
| Price per lb looks | Lower | Higher |
| What you really pay per lb of beef | More than it looks | Exactly what’s listed |
Comparing ranches? Our 1/4 share at $12/lb finished works out to about $6.60–$7.80/lb on hanging weight.
Can I pick my cuts?
Every share comes as a set mix so every customer gets a fair share of the steaks and specialty cuts. For a smaller order, try the Sampler or Select box.
Is the beef grass-finished or grain-finished?
We offer both. Every animal is raised on irrigated Fallon pasture; ask us which finish is available when you reserve.
How much freezer space do I need?
Plan on about 1 cubic foot for every 35 lbs of beef. A Sampler or Select box fits in any kitchen freezer, a 1/4 takes about 4 cubic feet, and a 1/2 about 8 — a chest freezer.
How long does frozen beef keep?
Per foodsafety.gov, ground beef is best within 3–4 months and steaks and roasts within 4–12 months. Those are quality guidelines, not safety limits — beef kept at a steady 0°F stays safe.
Can I transfer my deposit?
Yes. Deposits are transferable — if your plans change, you can pass your spot to someone else. Email mark@rafter9.ag to arrange it.
Where do you deliver or ship?
We deliver to Fallon, Reno/Tahoe, Salt Lake City, Boise, June Lake, and San Diego. Everywhere else in California, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Arizona, we ship frozen by UPS 2-day ground so it arrives cold. Enter your ZIP in the checker above to confirm we can reach you.
Can I pick up locally?
Yes. Local pickup is in Fallon, at a meeting spot we set up with you when your beef is ready.
Know Exactly Where It Came From
No commodity feedlot chain, no added hormones, full ranch-to-freezer traceability. USDA-inspected, dry-aged beef in a balanced mix of steaks, roasts, and ground beef.
No Middleman. No Grocery-Store Markup.
You know exactly what you’re getting and where it came from.
Reserve your share
Pick your share and pay your deposit. We reach out within 1–2 business days to confirm your spot and estimated processing date.
A balanced mix, ready to go
Every share comes as a set breakdown — a standard percentage of steaks, roasts, and ground beef. No cut sheet to fill out; it’s ready when your beef is.
Pickup, delivery or shipping
Local pickup in Fallon, delivery to Reno/Tahoe, Salt Lake City, Boise, June Lake, and San Diego, or UPS 2-day ground anywhere it reaches from Fallon (check your ZIP).
Repeat Buyers, Every Season
“It is the best tasting beef we’ve ever had. And I love that I know where it came from and can trust the extra health benefits from it.”
— Mike M.“The quality of the beef was exceptional — each cut was perfectly marbled, fresh, and delivered in excellent condition. The taste was absolutely amazing.”
— Kacy E.“I would 100% suggest friends to buy Rafter 9 Ranch beef! Love that we are buying meat from a ranch that has happy cows roaming the fields.”
— Chase L.“Xcellent meat!!! seriously! that was insane… I’m a buyer going forward!”
— Justin M.Beef Sells Out Every Season — Be First To Know
We finish a limited number of head each season and shares go fast. Drop your email and we’ll tell you the moment reservations open — plus when fresh cuts are ready.