Selling lamb directly to consumers can provide a profitable market outlet for your operation. Lamb can be sold prior to processing, as whole/half carcasses, or as individual cuts, but knowing how to price lamb to customers can be a challenge. That’s where the SDSU Extension Lamb Pricing Calculator can help! It all starts with knowing your breakeven to make sure your costs are covered. The input costs are best estimated by using your records or estimated prices in your area. Then, you can adjust your margin or markup to achieve your desired profit. There are several resources that can serve as a starting point for pricing lamb cuts including USDA National Monthly Grass Fed Lamb and Goat Report and Estimated National Lamb Carcass Cutout. Pricing can sometimes be trial and error based on what your customers are willing to pay while still ensuring that your direct market enterprise is successful.
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