Beef Farms & Ranches Near Cedar Rapids, IA
3 local beef farms and ranches sell beef direct to the public within 75 miles of Cedar Rapids, IA. The closest, Wallace Farms, is about 27 miles away in Keystone. Every listing below includes phone or website contact info so you can check availability, cuts, and prices before you drive out.
3 Ranches Within 75 Miles of Cedar Rapids
Sorted by driving distance from Cedar Rapids. 0 within 25 miles, 1 within 50 miles.
Wallace Farms
27 mi from Cedar Rapids
Keystone, Iowa
Wallace Farms Based in Keystone, Iowa. Offers natural meats with a pickup model and regional delivery. No shipping to US indicated
Forest Hill Farm
67 mi from Cedar Rapids
St. Olaf, Iowa
Forest Hill Farm Located in St. Olaf, Iowa. Grass-fed beef and pastured pork. Website has product details but lacks online store and shipping info
Shire Regenerative Farm
72 mi from Cedar Rapids
Coal Valley, Illinois
Shire Regenerative Farm Based in Coal Valley, Illinois. Regenerative agriculture-focused farm. No ecommerce or shipping details on site
Map of Beef Ranches Near Cedar Rapids
All 3 ranches within 75 miles. Click a pin for the listing.
Buying Beef Direct Near Cedar Rapids
Ranches near Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids. Iowa ranchers who sell direct are used to first-time bulk buyers and will walk you through the process — see the Iowa state directory for ranches in other parts of the state.
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Beef Ranches Near Cedar Rapids — FAQs
How many beef farms are near Cedar Rapids, IA?
There are 3 beef farms and ranches within 75 miles of Cedar Rapids, IA — 0 within 25 miles and 1 within 50 miles. The closest is Wallace Farms in Keystone, about 27 miles from Cedar Rapids.
Where can I buy beef directly from a rancher near Cedar Rapids?
Start with the listings above — 2 of the 3 ranches near Cedar Rapids list a phone number, and many also have websites. Wallace Farms (Keystone, 27 mi); Forest Hill Farm (St. Olaf, 67 mi); Shire Regenerative Farm (Coal Valley, 72 mi) Call or visit to ask about cuts, availability, and pricing.
Can I buy a half or quarter cow near Cedar Rapids?
Many ranches within 75 miles of Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids?
Wallace Farms is the nearest listed ranch at about 27 miles from Cedar Rapids, followed by Forest Hill Farm at about 67 miles.