Beef Farms & Ranches Near Waterloo, IA
2 local beef farms and ranches sell beef direct to the public within 75 miles of Waterloo, IA. The closest, Wallace Farms, is about 35 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.
2 Ranches Within 75 Miles of Waterloo
Sorted by driving distance from Waterloo. 0 within 25 miles, 1 within 50 miles.
Wallace Farms
35 mi from Waterloo
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
57 mi from Waterloo
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
Map of Beef Ranches Near Waterloo
All 2 ranches within 75 miles. Click a pin for the listing.
Buying Beef Direct Near Waterloo
Ranches near Waterloo 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 Waterloo. 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 Waterloo — FAQs
How many beef farms are near Waterloo, IA?
There are 2 beef farms and ranches within 75 miles of Waterloo, IA — 0 within 25 miles and 1 within 50 miles. The closest is Wallace Farms in Keystone, about 35 miles from Waterloo.
Where can I buy beef directly from a rancher near Waterloo?
Start with the listings above — 2 of the 2 ranches near Waterloo list a phone number, and many also have websites. Wallace Farms (Keystone, 35 mi); Forest Hill Farm (St. Olaf, 57 mi) Call or visit to ask about cuts, availability, and pricing.
Can I buy a half or quarter cow near Waterloo?
Many ranches within 75 miles of Waterloo 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 Waterloo?
Wallace Farms is the nearest listed ranch at about 35 miles from Waterloo, followed by Forest Hill Farm at about 57 miles.