About Sanders Beef
About Us
A Lifetime Dream Built on the Family Farm
Where It Started: Sanders Farms was established in 1973 in Southwest Missouri near the small town of Kissee Mills, Missouri. Located on beautiful green grassland along Beaver Creek, the farm has long been a prime place for raising quality beef cattle with farming values passed down through gereations.
Raised on the Farm: As a young man raised on the farm, I learned a deep appreciation for farm life. Hard work, responsibility, and treating people with respect were not just ideas - they were a way of life.
Returning to the Farm: After high school, I went to college and later pursued a business career. But even then, I knew that someday I wanted to return to the farm and live my passion for raising quality beef cattle.
Living the Dream: In 2023, I sold my insurance agency and moved to the farm full time. Today, I am living my lifelong dream as a full-time beef producer. Along with my brother and nephew, we now run a cow/calf operation and manage more than 500 head of cows on Sanders Family Farms.
Our Commitment: Our cattle are grass-fed and grain-finished on the farm. All cattle are USDA inspected when processed, and our beef is produced directly from our farm for your table.
Quality Beef Raised with Traditional Farm Values.
Experience the Sanders Farms Way.
What Makes Us Different
At Sanders Farms, quality beef starts long before it reaches the freezer. It starts with the land, the cattle, and the people who care for them every day.
We are not just selling beef — we are carrying forward a family farming tradition built on hard work, responsibility, and doing things the right way. Every animal is raised with hands-on care, and every order represents the pride we take in providing honest, dependable beef for local families.
Because our beef comes directly from our farm, customers can feel confident knowing where their food comes from and who is behind it. There is value in buying from people you can trust, especially when it comes to the food you put on your table.
From our pastures to your plate, Sanders Farms is committed to raising beef with care, serving customers with honesty, and helping families enjoy the farm-to-table difference in every meal.
Our Farm-To-Table Standards
The standards behind Sanders Farms are simple: raise quality beef with care, provide dependable products, and give customers confidence in where their food comes from
Get Your Beef Deposit In Now!
Deposit: $250
Total Cost: $1,495–$1,575
Price: $9.00/lb. hanging weight
Hanging Weight: 166–175 lbs.
Take-Home Beef: Approximately 100–105 lbs.
Typical Cuts Include:
5–8 Ribeye Steaks
4–7 NY Strip Steaks
3–5 Sirloin Steaks
3–4 Filet Mignon Steaks
2 Flat Iron Steaks
2–4 Roasts
40–50 lbs. Ground Beef
Freezer Space Check:
A ¼ share yields roughly 100 to 105 lbs of take-home meat.
Space needed: It will require about 4 to 5 cubic feet of freezer space. A Small-medium chest freezer.
Deposit: $300
Total Cost: $2,800–$3,100
Price: $8.75/lb. hanging weight
Hanging Weight: 330–350 lbs.
Take-Home Beef: Approximately 200–210 lbs.
Typical Cuts Include:
12–16 Ribeye Steaks
10–14 NY Strip Steaks
6–10 Sirloin Steaks
4–6 Filet Mignon Steaks
8–10 Roasts
1 Whole Brisket
6–10 Short Ribs
80–100 lbs. Ground Beef
Freezer Space Check:
A ½ beef share yields roughly 200 to 210 lbs of take-home meat.
Space needed: It will require about 7 to 8 cubic feet of freezer space. Small-medium chest freezer.
Deposit: $400
Total Cost: $5,600–$5,900
Price: $8.50/lb. hanging weight
Hanging Weight: 660–700 lbs.
Take-Home Beef: Approximately 400–425 lbs.
Recommended Freezer Size: 14–16 cubic foot freezer
Typical Cuts Include:
25–35 Ribeye Steaks
15–25 NY Strip Steaks
15–20 Sirloin Steaks
10–15 Filet Mignon Steaks
6 Flat Iron Steaks
12–15 Roasts
2 Whole Briskets
15–20 Short Ribs
150–250 lbs. Ground Beef
Freezer Space Check:
A whole beef share yields roughly 400 to 425 lbs of take-home meat.
Space needed: It will require about 14 to 16 cubic feet of freezer space. A Large chest freezer.