Frequently Asked Questions

Order online for local home delivery (in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City corridor) or for nationwide shipping, or shop in person at Buffalo Ridge Orchard Farm Store in Central City, IA (get directions). Learn more about our shipping and delivery options.

We proudly raise Berkshire pork, pasture-raised chicken and turkey on our farm in Eastern Iowa, and work with trusted local partners to offer grass-fed beef and lamb. Every product we sell comes from farmers who share our commitment to ethical production and high-quality food.

Our pigs are raised in spacious deep bedded barns, outdoor lots, and on pasture, where they can express natural behaviors in low-stress environments. Our chickens and turkeys spend their lives on pasture with fresh air and sunshine, while our grass-fed beef and lamb come from partner farmers practicing rotational grazing.

We believe good animal care isn't a marketing slogan. It's the foundation for producing meat you can feel good about serving your family.

Learn more about our farm practices.

The best way to stay in the loop and hear about restocks first is to sign up for our newsletter!

We regularly restock our pastured chicken and pork products (with pork products restocking slightly more frequently).

Our Thanksgiving turkeys are offered seasonally, and are restocked once per year in mid-November. (Pre-order yours today!)

Grass-fed beef and pastured lamb are offered through a partnership with other local farms, which means we don't always have it in stock.

Our subscriptions are the easiest way to enjoy pasture-raised meats delivered right to your door. You can build your own subscription & select your own delivery cadence (weekly, biweekly, or monthly) by adding products to your cart and choosing to subscribe. Or, pick one of our curated subscription boxes to get a selection of cuts based on what’s freshest and in season.

No matter which option you choose, you aren't locked in – you can change your cuts, adjust frequency, pause for vacation, or cancel anytime. Available for both local delivery & shipping.

We offer options seasonally to buy half and whole shares of Berkshire pork, quarter, half, and whole shares of beef, and whole shares of pastured lamb. See our current bulk offerings.

How buying a share works

• Reserve Your Share: You'll put down a deposit to reserve your share for our next processing date.
• Processing & Cut Instructions: If you ordered pork, the butcher will contact you close to the processing date to complete your cut sheet. The cut sheet is where you can choose exactly how you want your pork processed. (If you'd like guidance, we’re happy to send our recommended cut list.)
• Remaining Balance: You will receive an invoice from us for the remaining balance once the final hanging weight is confirmed at the processor. The remaining invoice balance is due at time of delivery. (For pork shares, you'll also need to pay processing fee directly to the butcher, which varies based on the options you selected in your cut sheet.)
• Pickup or Delivery: When your share is ready, we will notify you and work with you to coordinate pickup or delivery (shipping available with an additional cost, depending on the share size). For pork shares, you will be notified directly by the butcher, and can also choose to pick up your meat directly from the locker.

Nope! You can order whatever amount fits the needs of your household. Sometimes that is a whole hog, and other times that is a small a la carte order. Either way, we're happy to help! Order in bulk, select a variety bundle or fill your cart with individual cuts of our pastured poultry, Berkshire pork, grass-fed beef, and more!

By adding a Protein for Pantries donation to your order, you can purchase high-quality meat that we will donate directly to the Delaware County Food Bank in Manchester, Iowa, or to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank on your behalf. Meat is one of the most requested and least donated items at food banks, and your contribution makes a real difference.

How it works is simple:

• Choose the quantity you’d like to donate by adding the Protein for Pantries product to your cart and adjusting the quantity to your desired donation amount/volume.
• We handle processing, packaging, and delivery to the food bank.
• Families in our community receive wholesome, nutrient-dense protein.

You can also Venmo @overthemoonfarmandflowers and put "donation" in the notes section.

Yes! We offer wholesale quantities of our Berkshire pork. For inquiries and a price list please email anna@overthemoonmeat.com.

With our Eastern Iowa Home Delivery, you can get pasture raised meats delivered directly to your home in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Corridor. We deliver directly from our farm in Coggon to the surrounding communities like Marion, Hiawatha, Coralville, North Liberty, Solon, Mount Vernon, Lisbon, and other nearby towns.

We pack up the Moon-mobile and deliver your order on Thursdays — place your order by Wednesday at 8pm for same-week delivery!
Learn more about our shipping and delivery options.

We offer shipping to the 48 continental United States. Our Midwest shipping zone includes the parts of Iowa outside of our local delivery zone, and IL, KS, MN, MS, NE, and WI. Midwest shipping is $25 or free on orders over $150.

Nationwide shipping is available to the rest of the states, and is $49.99 or free on orders over $250. Place your order by Sunday at 8pm for delivery that Thursday.
Learn more about our shipping and delivery options.

Eastern Iowa Home Delivery orders are delivered Thursdays between 10:30am-5pm. Place your order by 8pm on Wednesday for delivery same-week delivery!

Shipping orders are packed up and shipped out on Mondays, and your delivery date depends on your location. For Midwest Shipping orders typically arrive on Tuesdays, and for Nationwide Shipping typically arrive on Wednesdays. Place your order by 8pm on Sunday for same-week delivery!

For local delivery: We deliver orders between 10:30am-5pm on Thursdays. Your order arrives frozen and packed in insulated bags to maintain quality during transport. If you won't be home, we recommend leaving a cooler in a shaded location aren't home — plus we always leave an ice blanket with your order. You are always welcome to leave a phone number with your order if you would like an exact time of drop off once we have our route for the week done.

For shipping: We carefully pack all orders with the insulation needed for safe delivery. Because we ship frozen products, we recommend bringing your package inside as soon as possible after it arrives. If you won't be home on the expected delivery day, consider asking a neighbor to retrieve it or having it shipped to a location where someone can accept the package. Order online today!

Yes — we're committed to reducing waste whenever possible.

• Our shipping boxes are fully recyclable and make great storage boxes before recycling.
• The insulated liners and bags can often be reused for camping trips, picnics, grocery runs, or keeping food cold while traveling. Customers also welcome to, but not required, give them back to us for reuse.
• The reusable ice blankets used in our shipping can be refrozen again and again for coolers and lunch bags, donated to local food pantries or animal shelters.

We drop off every order in an insulated bag with reusable ice blankets, which you are welcome (but not required!) to give back to us for reuse. You can leave them on your porch for the day of your next delivery, and we'll pick them up. You can return them one at a time, or give a big stack back at once — we're always happy to take them!