Please note than we have temporarily stopped our activities on the farm.
Grass-fed Veal
Our price?
The 2014 price is $13 per pound and the boxes contain around 30 pounds of meat. The exact quantity is only known after the butcher prepares the various cuts. Our price was determined following a review of prices for veal found in supermarkets (average of the various cuts). For the price of commercial meat, you obtain local and all natural grass-fed veal that has never been secluded from its herd as would traditional milk-fed veal.
From our farm to your plate?
Slaughtering occurs when the animal is around 200 days old. It is generally done in the fall (mid-november), at a provincially-inspected abattoir in Thurso (Québec). Each animal is inspected by a veterinarian before slaughter. The butcher then ages the meat for 7 days before preparing the cuts. The boxes contain a variety of standard cuts, individually shrink-wrapped and labelled with the type of cut and weight. The meat is delivered fresh at a convenient location in Gatineau (Hull sector).
Surprise Boxes (quarter veal)
A 29.5 pound box of meat, for example, may contain:
| Meat | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Flank steak or Bavette | 1 lb | One piece |
| Stewing cubes | 1.6 lbs | 1 pack |
| Escalope | 2.3 lbs | Divided in 3 to 4 packs each containing 4 to 6 escalopes |
| Filet Mignon | 0.35 lbs | One piece |
| Ground Meat | 11 lbs | Divided in one pound packs |
| Ossobuco | 1.7 lbs | Divided in two packs containing a total of 2 to 4 shanks |
| Chops | 3.8 lbs | 9 chops individually wrapped |
| Sirloin | 0.75 lbs | 2 to 3 small steaks |
| Chuck Roast | 4 lbs | 2 roasts weighing 2 pounds each |
| Cross Rib Roast | 1.6 lbs | One piece |
| Fondue Veal | 1.5 lbs | 3 packs |
| Offal and Soup Bones | Sold separately for $6/lb |