{"id":13,"date":"2026-01-20T00:59:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T00:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/terrarose.farm\/index.php\/how-it-works\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T00:59:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T00:59:41","slug":"how-it-works","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/terrarose.farm\/index.php\/how-it-works\/","title":{"rendered":"How It Works"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How It Works<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">From pasture to freezer &#8211; a simple process for exceptional lamb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying a whole lamb directly from our farm is straightforward. We handle the raising, you choose the cuts, and our partner butcher does the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Reserve Your Lamb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Secure your lamb with a <strong>$150 deposit<\/strong>. This reserves one whole lamb from our current or upcoming flock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you need to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place your order on our website<\/li>\n<li>Pay the $150 deposit<\/li>\n<li>We&#8217;ll confirm your reservation and estimated timeline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Your Lamb Grows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While you wait, your lamb is living its best life on our pastures &#8211; grazing on fresh grass daily, rotated to new pasture regularly, growing at a natural pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lambs typically reach ideal processing weight (40-55 lbs hanging weight) at 6-8 months of age. We&#8217;ll keep you updated on progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Choose Your Cuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>About 1-2 weeks before processing, we&#8217;ll connect you with our partner butcher to discuss your cut preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You&#8217;ll decide:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chop thickness and quantity<\/li>\n<li>Roast sizes<\/li>\n<li>How much ground lamb<\/li>\n<li>Any specialty cuts (shanks, ribs, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Packaging preferences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t know what to ask for? No problem. The butcher can recommend a standard cut list that works well for most families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Processing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your lamb goes to our USDA-inspected partner facility for professional butchering, vacuum-sealed packaging, and labeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Processing time:<\/strong> Typically 1-2 weeks<br><strong>Processing cost:<\/strong> Approximately $125-150 (paid directly to butcher)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Pick Up Your Lamb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once processing is complete:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Get notified<\/strong> &#8211; We&#8217;ll let you know your lamb is ready<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pay the balance<\/strong> &#8211; Final cost based on hanging weight minus your deposit<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick up<\/strong> &#8211; Collect your lamb from [PICKUP_LOCATION]<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enjoy<\/strong> &#8211; Stock your freezer with delicious, grass-fed lamb<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody>\n<tr><td>Deposit (at reservation)<\/td><td>$150<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Lamb (per lb hanging weight)<\/td><td>$9.00\/lb<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Typical hanging weight<\/td><td>40-55 lbs<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Typical lamb cost<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$360-495<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Processing (paid to butcher)<\/td><td>~$125-150<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Total typical cost<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$485-645<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Final price depends on actual hanging weight of your specific lamb<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Get Started?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/product\/whole-lamb\">Reserve Your Lamb &#8211; $150 Deposit<\/a><\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/faq\">Read FAQs<\/a><\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How It Works From pasture to freezer &#8211; a simple process for exceptional lamb Buying a whole lamb directly from our farm is straightforward. We handle the raising, you choose the cuts, and our partner butcher does the rest. Step 1: Reserve Your Lamb Secure your lamb with a $150 deposit. 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