In their words.
Hepler Meats is located in northwest Pennsylvania, just 8 miles from exit 45 on RT 80, 1-1/2 hours from either Pittsburgh or Erie. Hepler Meats are dedicated to providing 100% grass-fattened beef at an affordable price. We've been in the beef business for over 22 years and in the butchering business for 15 years. While we've always produced all-natural beef fattened on grain, every year we have sold 100% grass-fed beef to a few interested customers. Now we have dedicated an entire herd to sell as grass-fed beef. We will have approximately 40 head ready for slaughter beginning in mid-June to early July. We will only be offering the 100% grass-fed beef at this time due to the dramatic decline in the quality of the pasture in late summer. The animals will all be under 24 months of age and should grade in the choice range, although leaner beef is available if requested. The beef are raised without artificial hormones, antibiotic vaccines, non-protein nitrogen, or undue stress. When you order beef from us you will not only be dealing with the farmer, but also the butcher for an added convenience. The price is $6.00 per pound (hanging weight) for 1/2 a grass-fed beef; a hind quarter is $…
Hepler Meats lists grass-fed and grass-finished on their public-facing materials. These are the producer’s own claims; we do not independently audit them.