Beef Farms & Ranches Near Minneapolis, MN
15 local beef farms and ranches sell beef direct to the public within 75 miles of Minneapolis, MN. The closest, KDE Farms, is about 22 miles away in Hugo. 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 Minneapolis
Sorted by driving distance from Minneapolis. 1 within 25 miles, 7 within 50 miles.
KDE Farms
22 mi from Minneapolis
Hugo, Minnesota
KDE Farms Hugo, MN. Family-run farm with direct meat sales. No ecommerce listed. No shipping No ecommerce
Braucher's Sunshine Harvest Farm
31 mi from Minneapolis
Webster, Minnesota
Sunshine Harvest Farm Webster, MN. Grass-fed meat, CSA available, online store. Local delivery Online store
Grassroots Meat
31 mi from Minneapolis
River Falls, Wisconsin
Grassroots Meat is a family ranch selling beef direct in River Falls, Wisconsin. Like most ranches selling direct, they typically offer individual cuts and freezer beef in larger quantities. Call (715) 821-1975 for availability, cuts, and current pricing.
HD Beef Works
33 mi from Minneapolis
Northfield, Minnesota
HD Beef Works Northfield, MN. Offers beef shares. Ordering info available online. Online ordering Shipping not specified
Thousand Hills Cattle Company
37 mi from Minneapolis
Cannon Falls, Minnesota
Thousand Hills Cattle Company Cannon Falls, MN. Offers 100% grass-fed beef, regenerative practices. Ships nationwide Online store
HJ Family Farms
44 mi from Minneapolis
Silver Lake, Minnesota
HJ Family Farms is a beef farm in Silver Lake, Minnesota. Like most ranches selling direct, they typically offer individual cuts and freezer beef in larger quantities. Contact HJ Family Farms at 763-286-8126 or via facebook.com for current availability, cuts, and pricing.
Cylon Rolling Acres LLC
45 mi from Minneapolis
Deer Park, Wisconsin
Cylon Rolling Acres LLC Deer Park, WI ranch specializing in pasture-raised goat and grass-fed meats. Women-owned, certified regenerative, and offers nationwide shipping through their online store.
ValleyGraze
54 mi from Minneapolis
Glenwood City, Wisconsin
ValleyGraze Glenwood City, WI producer of grass-fed beef and lamb raised without hormones or antibiotics. Family farm focused on humane practices and natural grazing. Local pickup and seasonal sales.
Shepherd Song Farm
56 mi from Minneapolis
Downing, Wisconsin
Shepherd Song Farm Downing, WI farm raising 100% grass-fed lamb and goat in natural pastures without hormones or antibiotics. Offers nationwide shipping with cuts, organs, and specialty products through a full ecommerce store.
Cozy Meadows
57 mi from Minneapolis
Kenyon, Minnesota
Cozy Meadows Kenyon, MN. Farm On Wheels project providing pasture-raised meats. No ecommerce or shipping listed. No ecommerce No shipping
LoveTree Farmstead Cheese
57 mi from Minneapolis
Grantsburg, Wisconsin
LoveTree Farmstead Cheese Grantsburg, WI farmstead making artisan sheep and mixed-milk cheeses using raw milk. Seasonal, pasture-based operation with acclaimed flavors and national distribution to specialty shops.
Anderson Farm 2.0
60 mi from Minneapolis
Arkansaw, Wisconsin
Anderson Farm 2.0 Located in Arkansaw, WI, this small family farm sells grass-fed beef, forest-raised pork, and pasture-raised chicken. Organic practices, no GMOs, and convenient online ordering.
Hidden Acres Grass Fed Beef
65 mi from Minneapolis
Lake City, Minnesota
Hidden Acres Grass Fed Beef Lake City, MN. 100% grass-fed beef with online ordering available. Online store Shipping unclear
Westwood Pastured Poultry
66 mi from Minneapolis
Menomonie, Wisconsin
Westwood Pastured Poultry is a beef farm in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Like most ranches selling direct, they typically offer individual cuts and freezer beef in larger quantities. Call (715) 235-8516 for availability, cuts, and current pricing.
Tamarack Lamb & Wool
73 mi from Minneapolis
Hinckley, Minnesota
Tamarack Lamb & Wool Hinckley, MN. Lamb meat and wool products. Online presence, unclear ecommerce and shipping. Unclear
Map of Beef Ranches Near Minneapolis
All 15 ranches within 75 miles. Click a pin for the listing.
Buying Beef Direct Near Minneapolis
Ranches near Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis. Minnesota ranchers who sell direct are used to first-time bulk buyers and will walk you through the process — see the Minnesota state directory for ranches in other parts of the state.
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Beef Ranches Near Minneapolis — FAQs
How many beef farms are near Minneapolis, MN?
There are 15 beef farms and ranches within 75 miles of Minneapolis, MN — 1 within 25 miles and 7 within 50 miles. The closest is KDE Farms in Hugo, about 22 miles from Minneapolis.
Where can I buy beef directly from a rancher near Minneapolis?
Start with the listings above — 15 of the 15 ranches near Minneapolis list a phone number, and many also have websites. KDE Farms (Hugo, 22 mi); Braucher's Sunshine Harvest Farm (Webster, 31 mi); Grassroots Meat (River Falls, 31 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 Minneapolis?
Many ranches within 75 miles of Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
KDE Farms is the nearest listed ranch at about 22 miles from Minneapolis, followed by Braucher's Sunshine Harvest Farm at about 31 miles.