Beef Farms & Ranches Near St. Cloud, MN
7 local beef farms and ranches sell beef direct to the public within 75 miles of St. Cloud, MN. The closest, Schlangen Family Farm, is about 28 miles away in Freeport. Every listing below includes phone or website contact info so you can check availability, cuts, and prices before you drive out.
7 Ranches Within 75 Miles of St. Cloud
Sorted by driving distance from St. Cloud. 0 within 25 miles, 3 within 50 miles.
Schlangen Family Farm
28 mi from St. Cloud
Freeport, Minnesota
Schlangen Family Farm Freeport, MN. Organic eggs and meats. No clear ecommerce or shipping info. No ecommerce No shipping
StoneBridge Beef
44 mi from St. Cloud
Long Prairie, Minnesota
StoneBridge Beef
HJ Family Farms
46 mi from St. Cloud
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.
Pasture A' Plenty Co
62 mi from St. Cloud
Kerkhoven, Minnesota
Pasture A' Plenty Co Kerkhoven, MN. Sustainable farm offering pork, beef, and other meats. Online ordering available. Online store Unclear shipping
Tamarack Lamb & Wool
67 mi from St. Cloud
Hinckley, Minnesota
Tamarack Lamb & Wool Hinckley, MN. Lamb meat and wool products. Online presence, unclear ecommerce and shipping. Unclear
KDE Farms
67 mi from St. Cloud
Hugo, Minnesota
KDE Farms Hugo, MN. Family-run farm with direct meat sales. No ecommerce listed. No shipping No ecommerce
LoveTree Farmstead Cheese
75 mi from St. Cloud
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.
Map of Beef Ranches Near St. Cloud
All 7 ranches within 75 miles. Click a pin for the listing.
Buying Beef Direct Near St. Cloud
Ranches near St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud. 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 St. Cloud — FAQs
How many beef farms are near St. Cloud, MN?
There are 7 beef farms and ranches within 75 miles of St. Cloud, MN — 0 within 25 miles and 3 within 50 miles. The closest is Schlangen Family Farm in Freeport, about 28 miles from St. Cloud.
Where can I buy beef directly from a rancher near St. Cloud?
Start with the listings above — 7 of the 7 ranches near St. Cloud list a phone number, and many also have websites. Schlangen Family Farm (Freeport, 28 mi); StoneBridge Beef (Long Prairie, 44 mi); HJ Family Farms (Silver Lake, 46 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 St. Cloud?
Many ranches within 75 miles of St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud?
Schlangen Family Farm is the nearest listed ranch at about 28 miles from St. Cloud, followed by StoneBridge Beef at about 44 miles.