How Ordering Works

1. Choose what you’d like

Items you can “Add to Cart” can be purchased right away for the next pickup window. For upcoming batches, simply reserve through the form and we’ll notify you when yours is ready.

2. Pick your window

We email you our next bi-weekly pickup slots. Come anytime or send someone on your behalf.

3. Pick up & enjoy

Swing by the farm during your pickup window, grab your order, and take a moment to see the animals and the pasture where your food is raised.

Ordering and Pickup

Do I pay now or at pickup?

Eggs, meat boxes, and whole chickens are purchased online and paid for upfront.

Farm Shares work a little differently. You’ll pay a deposit to reserve your share, and that deposit is applied toward your final balance. The final price is based on the actual packaged weight of your share after processing, and we’ll confirm the remaining balance before pickup.

At pickup, you’re also welcome to grab available add-on items like merch, eggs, or additional meat products.

Where do pickups happen?

Pickups take place on our farm in Geneva, at a clearly signed pickup area near the barn. We offer two weekly pickup windows:

• Saturday mornings

• Wednesday afternoons/early evenings

How will I know when to pick up my order?

When your order is ready, we’ll email you with the upcoming Wednesday and Saturday pickup windows.

Just reply to the email with the window you prefer, and we’ll have your order staged and ready.

If you can’t make either window, you’re welcome to:

• send a friend or family member, or

• push your pickup to a later week

Do you offer delivery?

Most orders are picked up on-farm during our two weekly pickup windows.
However, we do offer a few flexible options:

• The ability to have someone you know pick up your order

• The option to delay pickup to a later week if you can’t make the current windows

Any special drop spots or seasonal delivery options will always be listed on the website.

Farm Shares

How do Farm Shares work?

Choose the share size that works best for you and pay a deposit to reserve it. Smaller shares come with our standard Hundred Oaks assortment, while larger shares can be customized using a simplified cut sheet.

Once processing is complete, we’ll confirm the final packaged weight, remaining balance, and pickup details.

When will Fall Farm Shares be ready?

Fall Farm Shares are expected to be ready for mid-October pickup at Hundred Oaks Farm.

We’re finalizing the exact pickup windows now. If the available dates don’t work for you, reach out and we’ll do our best to find an alternative.

Can I choose my cuts?

It depends on the share size.

Quarter beef, quarter pork, and half lamb shares come with our standard Hundred Oaks assortment, so we take care of the cut selections for you.

Half beef, half pork, and whole lamb shares can be customized. We’ll send you a simplified cut sheet before processing, along with our Hundred Oaks Picks if you’d rather have us make the decisions for you.

What does packaged weight mean?

Packaged weight is the amount of cut, packaged, and frozen meat you actually bring home. It is different from the live weight of the animal or its hanging weight during processing.

How much freezer space will I need?

It depends on the share:

• ½ lamb: usually fits in one freezer drawer or part of a shelf

• ¼ pork: roughly one shelf or drawer in a standard refrigerator freezer

• Whole lamb: roughly one to two freezer drawers

• ¼ beef or ½ pork: takes up a substantial portion of a typical refrigerator freezer

• ½ beef: we recommend a dedicated chest or upright freezer

If you’re unsure whether you have enough room, email us and we’re happy to help.

What if I’ve never bought a Farm Share before?

That’s completely fine. We designed the process to be simple even if you’ve never bought meat by the share before.

If you have questions about share size, freezer space, cut choices, or anything else, email hundred.oaks.il@gmail.com. We’re happy to help by email or walk through it with you on a quick call.

Meat Quality & Packaging

How is my order packaged?

All orders come in premium branded farm boxes, packed neatly and ready for the freezer.
Inside the box, products are vacuum-sealed, labeled, and frozen solid for easy storage.

How long will frozen meat last?

Peak quality when stored frozen:

• Pork: 8–12 months

• Lamb: 8–12 months

• Whole chickens: 6–9 months

• Eggs (refrigerated): up to 12 weeks

Is everything USDA inspected?

Yes. All meat is processed at USDA-inspected facilities.

Farm Practices

Are your animals pasture-raised?

Yes — all animals are raised outdoors on rotating pastures using regenerative grazing.

What breeds do you raise?

• Dexter cattle

• Berkshire pigs

• Katahdin / Barbados Blackbelly sheep

• Heritage chickens

What do they eat?

• Pigs: pasture + grain (corn and soy blend) + spent brewer’s grain

• Sheep: 100% pasture/forage

• Chickens: pasture + supplemental non-GMO grain + spent brewer’s grain

No hormones ever.

What To Expect At Pickup

What should I bring?

A cooler is helpful in warm weather, but not required. Your box is frozen and well-packed.

Can my kids see the animals?

Absolutely. Many of our animals are in pens within sight of the pickup area, and kids can say hello from safe viewing spots.
When time allows, we’re happy to do a quick walk-around so your family can see where the animals live and how we raise everything.

How long does pickup take?

Usually 2–3 minutes. Everything is boxed and ready.

Product and Box FAQ

How much freezer space do individual products and boxes need?

Using everyday references, here’s an easy guide:

• Whole chicken: ~1 gallon freezer bag (or half a shoebox)

• Pork or lamb box: roughly the size of 1 shoebox (fits in most home freezers easily)

• Multiple boxes: ~2–3 shoeboxes worth of space (⅓ to ½ standard freezer shelf)

How big are the boxes?

We use sturdy, premium-feel farm boxes sized to the product.

How do I contact you?

• Email: hundred.oaks.il@gmail.com
  Instagram: @hundred_oaks_farm
  We reply within 24 hours.