Beef Farms & Ranches Near Waterbury, CT
16 local beef farms and ranches sell beef direct to the public within 75 miles of Waterbury, CT. The closest, Laurel Ridge Grass Fed Beef, is about 15 miles away in Litchfield. Every listing below includes phone or website contact info so you can check availability, cuts, and prices before you drive out.
16 Ranches Within 75 Miles of Waterbury
Sorted by driving distance from Waterbury. 2 within 25 miles, 6 within 50 miles.
Laurel Ridge Grass Fed Beef
15 mi from Waterbury
Litchfield, Connecticut
Laurel Ridge Grass Fed Beef Litchfield, CT Beef, pork, poultry Farm pickup, order by phone or email
Savage Hill Cattle Co. at Matson Farm
17 mi from Waterbury
Berlin, Connecticut
Savage Hill Cattle Co. at Matson Farm Berlin, CT Angus beef, pasture raised Direct sales and custom cuts
Temple Farm/Temple Farm Beef
36 mi from Waterbury
Millbrook, New York
Temple Farm/Temple Farm Beef sells beef straight off the ranch in Millbrook, New York. Call to ask about buying by the cut or in bulk for the freezer. Reach the ranch at (845) 677-8757 to order beef or ask about freezer quantities.
New York Beef
39 mi from Waterbury
Poughkeepsie, New York
New York Beef Poughkeepsie, NY. Offers premium beef cuts. Contact by phone or email to place orders. No ecommerce listed
Moon In The Pond Farm
40 mi from Waterbury
Sheffield, Massachusetts
Moon In The Pond Farm Sheffield, MA. Heirloom breeds and heritage practices. No ecommerce Call or email to buy
Herondale Farm
42 mi from Waterbury
Ancramdale, New York
Herondale Farm Ancramdale, NY. Offers grass-fed beef, pork, chicken, and lamb. Farm store and meat CSA. Website includes ordering info
BOTL Farm
52 mi from Waterbury
Ashford, Connecticut
BOTL Farm Ashford, CT Beef, pork, chicken, eggs Farm pickup and online store
Chicoine Family Farm
53 mi from Waterbury
Easthampton, Massachusetts
Chicoine Family Farm is a multigenerational farm in Easthampton, Massachusetts, producing 100% grass-fed beef and other pasture-raised farm products. Beef is offered through quarter, half, and whole shares as well as farm and market sales. Contact the farm for current inventory, share availability, and pickup details.
Baldwin Farm
57 mi from Waterbury
West Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Baldwin Farm West Stockbridge, MA. Seasonal pastured meats. No ecommerce listed Email to order
Four Winds Farm
57 mi from Waterbury
Gardiner, New York
Four Winds Farm Gardiner, NY. Certified organic beef and pork. Sells at markets and via contact. No ecommerce
Devon Point Farm
60 mi from Waterbury
North Stonington, Connecticut
Devon Point Farm North Stonington, CT Grass-fed beef, raw milk, CSA produce Online ordering and pickup options
Kiernan Farm
61 mi from Waterbury
Gardiner, New York
Kiernan Farm Gardiner, NY. Pasture-raised beef, pork, and lamb. Direct sales by phone or email. No ecommerce
Holiday Brook Farm
64 mi from Waterbury
Dalton, Massachusetts
Holiday Brook Farm Dalton, MA. Sustainable farm with beef and forest products. No ecommerce listed Contact for details
Chestnut Farms
68 mi from Waterbury
Hardwick, Massachusetts
Chestnut Farms Hardwick, MA. Pasture-raised meats with a meat CSA. No nationwide shipping Local drop-offs only
Russet Valley Farm
68 mi from Waterbury
Rhode Island
Russet Valley Farm is a beef farm or ranch based in Rhode Island. To buy beef direct, call (401) 258-4281 for current availability, cuts, and pricing.
Oxford Farms
74 mi from Waterbury
Oxford, Massachusetts
Oxford Farms Oxford, MA. Pasture-raised beef and pork. No ecommerce Email to order
Map of Beef Ranches Near Waterbury
All 16 ranches within 75 miles. Click a pin for the listing.
Buying Beef Direct Near Waterbury
Ranches near Waterbury 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 Waterbury. Connecticut ranchers who sell direct are used to first-time bulk buyers and will walk you through the process — see the Connecticut state directory for ranches in other parts of the state.
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Beef Ranches Near Waterbury — FAQs
How many beef farms are near Waterbury, CT?
There are 16 beef farms and ranches within 75 miles of Waterbury, CT — 2 within 25 miles and 6 within 50 miles. The closest is Laurel Ridge Grass Fed Beef in Litchfield, about 15 miles from Waterbury.
Where can I buy beef directly from a rancher near Waterbury?
Start with the listings above — 16 of the 16 ranches near Waterbury list a phone number, and many also have websites. Laurel Ridge Grass Fed Beef (Litchfield, 15 mi); Savage Hill Cattle Co. at Matson Farm (Berlin, 17 mi); Temple Farm/Temple Farm Beef (Millbrook, 36 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 Waterbury?
Many ranches within 75 miles of Waterbury 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 Waterbury?
Laurel Ridge Grass Fed Beef is the nearest listed ranch at about 15 miles from Waterbury, followed by Savage Hill Cattle Co. at Matson Farm at about 17 miles.