Bane Family Meats
Champaign County, Illinois
Frequently Asked Questions about our Illinois Farm
Where are you located?
Bane Family Meats is located in Champaign County, Illinois. We deliver for free in Champaign and surrounding counties.
Can we visit the farm?
Visitors are always welcome to the farm. We love visitors and believe it is important for people to know the farmers who grow their food, and to know how their food is grown. We hope you'll plan a trip to Bane Family Meats soon!
What do you feed your livestock?
Our cattle are fed a diet that consists of 95% grass and hay, as well as 2-5% grain. The reason we feed our cattle a small amount of grain is to provide them with adequate vitamins and minerals. The use of grain also helps in guiding the cattle when moving them to different pastures.
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Our pigs and poultry are fed a diet that consists of 95% Non-GMO grain and 5-10% pasture.
How can I purchase your meat?
We sell individual cuts of beef, pork, lamb, chicken and turkey, as well as eggs.
We also sell beef, pork and lamb in bulk (whole carcasses, 1/2s and 1/4s.
For a continuous supply, join our CSA.
How much does your meat cost?
All prices are available upon request.
What is a CSA?
That’s a common question we get from our customers. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It is a way of purchasing produce or meat from local farmers in your community.
Investing in a CSA is a great way to support local farms in your community.
It’s a way to ensure that you are purchasing the freshest, highest quality meat or produce in your area.
When you become a CSA member, you are buying in bulk which ultimately saves you money.
CSA members also have the benefit of meeting their local farmers and are often welcome to visit their farms.
How does your CSA work?
We offer a few options as part of Bane Family Meats’ CSA.
You may buy 5lbs, 10 lbs, or 20 lbs of meat or poultry each month for 6-12 months.
Monthly deliveries include beef, chicken, pork, lamb, and/or turkey, and contents are somewhat flexible based on customer preferences.
Each monthly bundle will vary and pasture-raised eggs can be added for $5 a dozen per month.
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Total payment is due at the time of the first delivery.
You can pick up your CSA at the farm or we will deliver your CSA to your home or business for free in Champaign and surrounding counties.
What's the minimum order amount?
There is none! Join our CSA or order exactly what you need.
Can I visit the farm?
We welcome opportunities to connect with our customers and share what we do!