Beef Farms & Ranches Near Elgin, IL
14 local beef farms and ranches sell beef direct to the public within 75 miles of Elgin, IL. The closest, Hasselmann Family Farm, is about 20 miles away in Marengo. Every listing below includes phone or website contact info so you can check availability, cuts, and prices before you drive out.
14 Ranches Within 75 Miles of Elgin
Sorted by driving distance from Elgin. 1 within 25 miles, 8 within 50 miles.
Hasselmann Family Farm
20 mi from Elgin
Marengo, Illinois
Hasselmann Family Farm Located in Marengo, Illinois. Offers pasture-raised meats. Website includes product info but no national shipping noted
Orchard Village
26 mi from Elgin
Skokie, Illinois
Orchard Village Located in Skokie, Illinois. Offers a variety of social services. While a farm is mentioned, no direct ecommerce or shipping options for meat listed.
Hephzibah Farms
32 mi from Elgin
Hebron, Illinois
Hephzibah Farms Hebron, Illinois. Faith-based farm offering educational visits and pastured meats. Site lacks clear ecommerce or shipping details
Wanda Farms
33 mi from Elgin
Harvard, Illinois
Wanda Farms Harvard, Illinois farm offering beef, pork, and eggs. Strong social presence. Website allows orders but shipping not specified
Starry Nights Farm
37 mi from Elgin
Burlington, Wisconsin
Starry Nights Farm Burlington, WI regenerative farm producing 100% grass-fed beef. Practices rotational grazing, soil restoration, and high animal welfare. Available via online store with local and regional delivery.
Kinnikinnick Farm
41 mi from Elgin
Caledonia, Illinois
Kinnikinnick Farm Based in Caledonia, Illinois. Known for seasonal farm stays and natural meats. Facebook and website available. No explicit ecommerce or shipping noted
Brass Family Farm
46 mi from Elgin
Stillman Valley, Illinois
Brass Family Farm Stillman Valley, IL family farm. Pastured beef and pork Local pickup only
Honeysuckle Farm
47 mi from Elgin
Morris, Illinois
Honeysuckle Farm Located in Morris, Illinois. Offers farm-fresh products. Website is minimal with no ecommerce or shipping details
The Grassway Farm
51 mi from Elgin
East Troy, Wisconsin
The Grassway Farm East Troy, WI organic farm producing grass-fed beef and dairy with regenerative practices. Hosts a farm store, live music events, and on-farm dining. Emphasizes soil health and local food systems.
Nettle Creek Farm and Pantry
53 mi from Elgin
Seneca, Illinois
Nettle Creek Farm and Pantry Seneca, Illinois-based farm and pantry. Offers contact and product info. No direct online store or shipping page found
Irish Grove Farms
61 mi from Elgin
Pecatonia, Illinois
Irish Grove Farms Located in Pecatonica, Illinois. Offers sustainable meat. No evidence of shipping or ecommerce on the site
Larsons' Greenfarms
69 mi from Elgin
Brodhead, Wisconsin
Larsons' Greenfarms Brodhead, WI operation focused on raising all-natural beef and pork with no antibiotics or hormones. Offers farm tours, educational content, and direct ordering for local customers.
Battle Creek Beef & Bison LLC
72 mi from Elgin
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Battle Creek Beef & Bison LLC Oconomowoc, WI farm raising grass-fed beef and pasture-raised bison. No hormones, antibiotics, or animal byproducts. Offers bulk meat sales and local pickup.
Miller Brothers Grass Farm
75 mi from Elgin
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Miller Brothers Grass Farm Oconomowoc, WI family-owned operation focused on 100% grass-fed beef raised without hormones or antibiotics. Offers quarters, halves, and wholes with on-farm pickup.
Map of Beef Ranches Near Elgin
All 14 ranches within 75 miles. Click a pin for the listing.
Buying Beef Direct Near Elgin
Ranches near Elgin 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 Elgin. Illinois ranchers who sell direct are used to first-time bulk buyers and will walk you through the process — see the Illinois state directory for ranches in other parts of the state.
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Beef Ranches Near Elgin — FAQs
How many beef farms are near Elgin, IL?
There are 14 beef farms and ranches within 75 miles of Elgin, IL — 1 within 25 miles and 8 within 50 miles. The closest is Hasselmann Family Farm in Marengo, about 20 miles from Elgin.
Where can I buy beef directly from a rancher near Elgin?
Start with the listings above — 12 of the 14 ranches near Elgin list a phone number, and many also have websites. Hasselmann Family Farm (Marengo, 20 mi); Orchard Village (Skokie, 26 mi); Hephzibah Farms (Hebron, 32 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 Elgin?
Many ranches within 75 miles of Elgin 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 Elgin?
Hasselmann Family Farm is the nearest listed ranch at about 20 miles from Elgin, followed by Orchard Village at about 26 miles.