Malafy's Meat Processing, LLC

Malafy's Meat Processing, LLC operates at 287 Milan Hill Road in Red Hook, Dutchess County, New York, under USDA FSIS establishment number M44893. The federal record lists meat processing and meat slaughter activities, a very small size class, and a grant of inspection dated December 8, 2022. Cattle and hogs are the species reported as slaughtered under inspection, with a slaughter volume category of 1, meaning under 1,000 head per year. The plant also reports custom-exempt slaughter, where animals owned by the customer are returned in packages marked Not for Sale, and retail-exempt sales.

The establishment website describes the business as a USDA inspected facility offering slaughtering, cutting, wrapping, and further processing of cattle. A notice on the site states that owner Joe Malafy intends to retire by the end of 2026, that the business is for sale, and that this will be the last year of providing goods and services. The site also states that hogs are no longer processed, and that lambs, goats, and calves are no longer processed either. The plant reports hog slaughter to FSIS; the website states it will no longer be processing hogs, though it lists bacon and sausage links for sale.

Venison processing is described as limited for the 2026 season, with no carcass deer accepted and two drop-off dates by appointment only, a 20 pound minimum, and a cap of 100 customers per date. Household buyers and farmers should note the announced wind-down when planning. Nothing in the sources states whether the plant is currently accepting new work, and this record does not assert that it is.

The plant reports custom-exempt slaughter to FSIS, and the website lists beef slaughter at $150 per head, cut and wrap at $1.10 per pound on hot hanging weight, with all cuts vacuum sealed in packages of 2 pounds or larger and a minimum charge of 500 pounds per steer. Carcass beef out whole, and slaughter only, is listed at $220. Beef is aged 8 to 12 days depending on workload, with another page citing 10 to 14 days. Orders should be placed ahead of the desired date by calling the shop at (845) 876-6306. The business states it reserves the right to refuse slaughter and processing of any animal, and applies a $20 surcharge on any animal brought in that is not reasonably clean. Meat not picked up within two days of being finished is charged $1.00 per box per day unless prior arrangements are made. The site states hogs, lambs, goats, and calves are no longer processed, and that the owner plans to retire by the end of 2026 with the business listed for sale.

Malafy's Meat Processing, LLC reports custom-exempt slaughter to FSIS, which means it can process an animal a customer already owns (a whole, half, or share bought before slaughter) and return it in packages marked Not for Sale. Most small farms have one or two plants they book with, and the plant's calendar decides the delivery date.

The website lists sides of beef at $5.50 per pound based on hot hanging weight, with pricing effective January 11, 2026 and subject to market change. An average steer is described as 800 to 1,000 pounds dressed hanging weight, a side at 400 to 500 pounds, and a quarter at 200 to 250 pounds, with roughly 240 to 300 pounds of edible meat from a side. Buyers of a whole or half may place a custom cut order; quarter buyers share cutting preferences with the person taking the other quarter, and all quarters are cut identically. Beef is described as Red or Black Angus steers from local Hudson Valley farms, finished on grain supplement and grass, with no growth hormones given and described as natural. Ground beef is sold separately at $6.00 per pound in 2 pound packages, along with bacon at $8.00 per pound and sausage links at $5.00 per pound, or $6.00 for garlic and cheese. Orders are placed by calling or dropping off a Beef Cutting Sheet in person. The venison page states cash or check only, no debit or credit cards. No delivery, shipping, or online ordering is mentioned.

If you are buying a half or quarter animal, the plant is where the animal is processed; the farm sells you the animal. Read how to buy a half cow for the sequence and the math.