Why Maxwell Custom Beef in Des Moines, Iowa Is the Best Place to Buy a Half or Whole Cow
If you're searching for:
“Buy a cow in Des Moines Iowa”
“Half beef share near me”
“Whole cow Central Iowa”
“Custom beef processing Des Moines”
You’re not just looking for meat.
You’re looking for quality.
You’re looking for transparency.
You’re looking for local.
And that’s exactly why the best cattle in Central Iowa hang in the coolers at Maxwell Custom Beef.
The Best Cattle in Central Iowa Hang Here
At Maxwell Custom Beef in Des Moines, Iowa, we work with trusted cow-calf producers across:
Story County
Polk County
Jasper County
Warren County
Marshall County
Boone County
Dallas County
Surrounding Central Iowa communities
These aren’t anonymous cattle from unknown sources.
Many of the animals processed through our facility are raised from birth by the same producers who finish them. That continuity means:
Better animal care
Consistent nutrition programs
Low-stress handling
Accountability from pasture to processing
When producers care for cattle from day one, it shows in the final product.
And when it’s time for harvest, they choose Maxwell Custom Beef because they want that quality preserved — not rushed or blended into a commodity system.
Why 17–21 Day Dry Aging Changes Everything
Not all beef is treated equally after harvest.
At Maxwell Custom Beef, we dry age beef 17–21 days.
That step alone separates average beef from exceptional beef.
What Dry Aging Does:
✅ Improves Tenderness
Natural enzymes break down muscle fibers over time.
✅ Concentrates Flavor
Moisture loss intensifies beef flavor.
✅ Enhances Texture
Proper aging creates a more consistent eating experience.
Many large-scale processors move beef quickly through the system.
We don’t.
We give your beef time.
Because time equals tenderness.
And tenderness equals repeat customers.
Why Buying a Half or Whole Cow Makes the Most Sense
If you’re serious about feeding your family well in Des Moines or anywhere in Central Iowa, buying a half or whole beef share is the smartest move.
Here’s why:
1️⃣ Better Value Per Pound
Half and whole shares consistently deliver the lowest cost per pound compared to grocery store retail pricing — especially when you factor in premium cuts like:
Ribeye steaks
Filet mignon
New York strips
T-bones
Brisket
Instead of paying steakhouse prices weekly, you lock in bulk pricing once.
2️⃣ Total Control Over Your Cuts
When you buy a half or whole cow processed at Maxwell Custom Beef, you fill out a custom cut sheet.
You choose:
Steak thickness
Roast sizes
Ground beef packaging
Patties or bulk
Organ meats
Brisket whole or split
Short ribs, soup bones, and more
It’s your beef.
Cut your way.
3️⃣ Fewer Grocery Store Trips
When your freezer is stocked with 200–500+ pounds of beef, you eliminate constant meat runs to the grocery store.
That means:
Fewer impulse purchases
More meal planning
Stable protein supply
Budget control
Why Local Producers Choose Maxwell Custom Beef
The best cattle in Central Iowa don’t end up everywhere.
Producers choose where their animals are processed.
They choose facilities that:
Respect their work
Age beef properly
Cut accurately
Communicate clearly
Protect their reputation
Maxwell Custom Beef has built trust with Central Iowa cattle producers because we understand that every animal represents months — sometimes years — of care.
When producers want their beef processed right, they bring it here.
Why YOU Should Buy Local in Des Moines, Iowa
Buying a half or whole cow from a local Central Iowa producer and having it processed at Maxwell Custom Beef means:
Your beef was raised in Iowa
It was fed in Iowa
It was processed in Des Moines
It was aged properly
It was cut exactly how you requested
That’s a short supply chain.
That’s transparency.
That’s food you can stand behind.
Beef Shares Available Now in Central Iowa
If you’ve been considering:
Buying a half cow in Des Moines
Purchasing a whole cow in Iowa
Securing a beef share from a local producer
Now is the time.
We currently have availability for:
½ Beef Shares
Whole Beef Shares
Quarter Shares (limited)
How to Reserve Your Half or Whole Cow
The process is simple:
1️⃣ Visit buy.maxwellcustombeef.com
2️⃣ Select ½ or Whole beef
3️⃣ Place your $150 deposit
4️⃣ Submit your cutting instructions
We coordinate sourcing (if needed), aging (17–21 days), cutting, packaging, and pickup.
When your beef is ready, you’ll receive a text and email.
Pull up to Dock Door #1.
No coolers needed.
Frozen. Boxed. Ready to load.
The Bottom Line
If you live in Des Moines or anywhere in Central Iowa and care about:
Where your beef comes from
How it’s raised
How it’s aged
How it’s cut
Who your dollars support
Then buying a half or whole beef share processed at Maxwell Custom Beef is the clear choice.
The best cattle in Central Iowa hang in our coolers.
Now the only question is:
Will one of them hang for you?
👉 Reserve your beef share today at
