Beef Farms & Ranches Near Sacramento, CA
15 local beef farms and ranches sell beef direct to the public within 75 miles of Sacramento, CA. The closest, Richards Grassfed Beef, is about 0 miles away in Sacramento. Every listing below includes phone or website contact info so you can check availability, cuts, and prices before you drive out.
15 Ranches Within 75 Miles of Sacramento
Sorted by driving distance from Sacramento. 1 within 25 miles, 5 within 50 miles.
Richards Grassfed Beef
In town from Sacramento
Sacramento, California
Richards Grassfed Beef Sacramento, CA family operation. 100% grass-fed and finished beef Available in select stores and online Shipping details unclear
Lewis Cattle Company
31 mi from Sacramento
Shingle Springs, California
Lewis Cattle Company raises beef cattle in Shingle Springs, California. Call to ask about buying by the cut or in bulk for the freezer. Contact Lewis Cattle Company at 530-306-9828 or via facebook.com for current availability, cuts, and pricing.
Family Friendly Farms
38 mi from Sacramento
Grass Valley, California
Family Friendly Farms Grass Valley, CA multi-species meat farm. Beef, chicken, lamb, turkey, pork Monthly meat box subscriptions Home delivery in CA, online store
SonRise Ranch
39 mi from Sacramento
Garden Valley, California
SonRise Ranch Garden Valley, CA regenerative ranch. Beef, pork, lamb, and chicken Online store with home delivery Shipping across California & West Coast
Swift Kick in the Buttes
45 mi from Sacramento
Meridian, California
Swift Kick in the Buttes Meridian, CA beef and pork ranch. Pastured, non-GMO meat Online store with local delivery No national shipping
Alhambra Valley Beef
52 mi from Sacramento
Martinez, California
Alhambra Valley Beef Martinez, CA natural beef producer. 100% grass-fed beef Online ordering and local pickup CSA subscriptions available
The Shepherd Boy
54 mi from Sacramento
Nevada City, California
The Shepherd Boy raises beef cattle in Nevada City, California. Call to ask about buying by the cut or in bulk for the freezer. Reach the ranch at (530) 798-0013 to order beef or ask about freezer quantities.
Connolly Ranch
58 mi from Sacramento
Tracy, California
Connolly Ranch Tracy, CA ranch with family traditions. Grass-fed beef in custom shares Pickup only No online ordering available
Chaffin Family Orchards
64 mi from Sacramento
Oroville, California
Chaffin Family Orchards Oroville, CA diversified heritage farm. Beef, olives, eggs, fruit Direct-to-consumer sales Contact for current availability
Tara Firma Farms
66 mi from Sacramento
Petaluma, California
Tara Firma Farms Petaluma, CA regenerative farm. Beef, pork, chicken, eggs CSA subscriptions Pickup and local delivery only
Chileno Valley Natural Beef
66 mi from Sacramento
Petaluma, California
Chileno Valley Natural Beef Petaluma, CA ranch focused on dry-aged grass-fed beef. No antibiotics or added hormones. Known for conservation-minded practices. Local pickup and some delivery options.
Fox Sparrow Farm
70 mi from Sacramento
Petaluma, California
Fox Sparrow Farm Petaluma, CA pasture-raised beef and pork. Seasonal shares and cuts Farm pickup and CSA program Online contact form for orders
Engler Ranch
70 mi from Sacramento
Sonora, California
Engler Ranch Sonora, CA grass-fed beef ranch. Beef sold by the cut or in bulk Farmers markets and events Online info but no cart
Bradley and Son Grass Fed Beef
75 mi from Sacramento
Durham, California
Bradley & Son Grass Fed Beef Durham, CA pasture-raised beef farm.
Turner Grass Fed Beef
75 mi from Sacramento
Petaluma, California
Turner Grass Fed Beef Petaluma, CA family ranch. 100% grass-fed beef Bulk beef shares Contact for pickup options
Map of Beef Ranches Near Sacramento
All 15 ranches within 75 miles. Click a pin for the listing.
Buying Beef Direct Near Sacramento
Ranches near Sacramento sell beef two main ways: by the cut at the farm or a farmers market, and in bulk as a quarter, half, or whole animal for the freezer. Bulk is usually the lowest price per pound, but it requires planning — you pay hanging weight plus cut-and-wrap fees at a local processor, and you'll need freezer space at home (figure 8–12 cubic feet for a half).
When you contact a rancher from the list above, ask four things: how the cattle are finished (grass-finished or grain-finished), current pricing, which processor they use, and pickup or delivery options around Sacramento. California ranchers who sell direct are used to first-time bulk buyers and will walk you through the process — see the California state directory for ranches in other parts of the state.
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Beef Ranches Near Sacramento — FAQs
How many beef farms are near Sacramento, CA?
There are 15 beef farms and ranches within 75 miles of Sacramento, CA — 1 within 25 miles and 5 within 50 miles. The closest is Richards Grassfed Beef in Sacramento, about 0 miles from Sacramento.
Where can I buy beef directly from a rancher near Sacramento?
Start with the listings above — 15 of the 15 ranches near Sacramento list a phone number, and many also have websites. Richards Grassfed Beef (Sacramento, 0 mi); Lewis Cattle Company (Shingle Springs, 31 mi); Family Friendly Farms (Grass Valley, 38 mi) and others are listed above. Call or visit to ask about cuts, availability, and pricing.
Can I buy a half or quarter cow near Sacramento?
Many ranches within 75 miles of Sacramento sell freezer beef by the quarter, half, or whole animal in addition to individual cuts. When you call, ask about hanging-weight pricing, cut-and-wrap fees at the processor, and how much freezer space you'll need (a half beef typically fills roughly 8–12 cubic feet).
How far is the nearest beef ranch from Sacramento?
Richards Grassfed Beef is the nearest listed ranch at about 0 miles from Sacramento, followed by Lewis Cattle Company at about 31 miles.