Beef For Sale

South Dakota born, raised and processed beef!

Kolousek Farms is offering our quality beef to the public. When family and friends try some of our beef, they can't believe the difference between our South Dakota home-raised beef and the beef you buy in the store. The difference is in the animal!

Call Scott at (605)730-1509 or Amber (605)730-1508 today to learn more.

All beef are delivered to local South Dakota lockers for processing.

Fall 2024 dates:

August 28 - Mitchell Locker - SOLD OUT!

October 2 - Mitchell Locker - SOLD OUT!

October 3 - Chamberlain Locker - SOLD OUT!

We will be setting up more dates in the early part of 2025. Contact us if you want to be on our list.

Yearling heifers

How does it compare in price to the grocery store?

Let us show you how you can save money buying from us!

We counted packages and weighed the beef for one of our customers to answer that question. This customer had ordered a 1/4 beef from us.

The customer paid us (Kolousek Farms) $805.88 for their 1/4 of beef (230.25 lbs x $3.50/lb hanging weight). They paid the locker $230.00 for processing for a grand total of $1035.88.

We then "shopped" a local, large grocery chain from Sioux Falls on their app to see what that exact beef would have cost at the store. I happened to hit a day (again) when ALL BEEF WAS ON SALE! (Because to be fair - we all shop sales, right?) The total cart price at check out for the same quarter of beef (ON SALE!) was $1070.36, then add 6% sales tax at the grocery store ($64.22) for a grand total at the store of $1,134.58.

Buying from us gives you a savings of almost $100 ... even on a "sale" day! PLUS, you know exactly where your beef came from!

This is what we brought home from the locker in that 1/4 of beef:

80 - 1 pound packages of ground beef (we split this when we did the comparison to be the most fair.)
10 pounds of T-Bone steaks
10 - 12 oz Ribeye steaks
8 pounds of sirloin steak
4 Chuck Roasts - each averaging around 3 pounds
2 Arm Roasts - each averaging around 3 pounds

This was one customer's cut instructions. Beef cuts vary on the customer's request. You can have more or less ground beef depending on if there is also roasts, short ribs, brisket and other cuts. See the beef cut chart below.

Added benefits of shopping local

You know where you beef comes from! We can even tell you our animal health program, if that is of interest to you. (You currently have no idea where your beef comes from in the grocery store.)
You can have your beef cut and wrapped the way that works best for your family. Just tell the processor.
You are supporting a local South Dakota farm and ranch, who in turn supports the local community and school district. Our farm has recently hired additional help, bringing another family to our Wessington Springs community. The "trickle down" of your purchase is felt throughout our South Dakota community.
You are supporting the employees of the processor, all of whom are in rural communities of South Dakota.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach out to Scott at 605-730-1509 if your question isn't below.

How do I purchase beef from Kolousek Farms?

Once you commit to a beef order (you can order a 1/4, 1/2 or whole beef), we will request a down payment to secure your order until the animals go to the locker.

We reserve dates throughout the year at lockers in eastern South Dakota, so we will let you know when our upcoming locker dates and locations are. You can pick the delivery date/locker of your choice from our current reservations.

Once your beef order is reserved, all you have to do is tell the processor how you want your beef cut (once its at the locker) and then pickup your beef when its ready. That's it!

How do you calculate what my beef will cost?

We are selling our beef based on hanging weight at the locker. ($3.50/lb hanging weight.) The weight is then used for calculating the total you own to Kolousek Farms for the animal.

The hanging weight is also used as a way for the locker processing your beef to determine the processing rate. Note: Some lockers have additional fees for butchering, etc.

One average, a 1/4 of beef has been costing approximately $950-$1000 TOTAL, give or take based on the actual weight of the animal.

How do I pay for my beef?

Kolousek Farms prefers checks, but can make other arrangements, as needed. We will request a down payment before the beef goes to the locker. Once the beef is at the locker, the balance due is to be paid and it must be paid in full no later than 5 days before the beef is picked up at the locker.

ALL beef must be paid in full prior to pickup at the locker.

What is the timeline for my beef order?

We will give you the delivery date of the animals to the locker upon your order.

Hanging time is VERY important to having tender beef, so expect your beef will hang for anywhere from 17-28 days after the delivery date.

After that, the beef will be cut the way each customer requests and then frozen. Once the beef is frozen, it is ready for pickup. The locker will contact you once its ready.

What lockers are you using for processing?

We use lockers that not only work with us, but also work with you. We realize how important hanging time is for your beef to have the tenderness you need.

We use Mitchell Locker and Chamberlain Locker for our processing.

In some cases, we can take an animal to the locker of your choice, as long as the whole animal is purchased. Contact us with questions about this.

Processing fees vary from locker to locker.

Kolousek Farms

Kolousek Farms

Offering to the Public

Beef For Sale

Kolousek Farms Beef

South Dakota born, raised and processed beef!

"We got our beef yesterday and had a couple of the T-Bones last night. Oh my goodness, I swear it was the best steak I’ve ever had."

How does it compare in price to the grocery store?

Let us show you how you can save money buying from us!

Added benefits of shopping local

What do you get in a quarter of beef?

Frequently Asked Questions

Beef Retail Cuts Chart

Your beef is so delicious and the steaks are so tender."