Beef Farms & Ranches Near St. Joseph, MO
5 local beef farms and ranches sell beef direct to the public within 75 miles of St. Joseph, MO. The closest, MJ Ranch, is about 49 miles away in Lawrence. Every listing below includes phone or website contact info so you can check availability, cuts, and prices before you drive out.
5 Ranches Within 75 Miles of St. Joseph
Sorted by driving distance from St. Joseph. 0 within 25 miles, 1 within 50 miles.
MJ Ranch
49 mi from St. Joseph
Lawrence, Kansas
MJ Ranch Lawrence, KS. 100% grass-fed beef. Quarter, half, whole beef options No ecommerce
Tallgrass Beef Company
51 mi from St. Joseph
Sedan, Kansas
Tallgrass Beef Company Sedan, KS. Premium grass-fed beef. Nationwide shipping available Online store
Bryant Family Farm
67 mi from St. Joseph
Topeka, Kansas
Bryant Family Farm Topeka, KS. Grass-fed meats and local farm goods. Farm-based sales No shipping info
Chapman Creek Cattle Company
68 mi from St. Joseph
Topeka, Kansas
Chapman Creek Cattle Company Topeka, KS. Grass-fed beef shares. Order by phone or email No ecommerce
RC Farm
74 mi from St. Joseph
Clearfield, Iowa
RC Farm Located in Clearfield, Iowa. Offers grass-fed meats. Has a website but does not provide shipping or cart features
Map of Beef Ranches Near St. Joseph
All 5 ranches within 75 miles. Click a pin for the listing.
Buying Beef Direct Near St. Joseph
Ranches near St. Joseph 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. Joseph. Missouri ranchers who sell direct are used to first-time bulk buyers and will walk you through the process — see the Missouri state directory for ranches in other parts of the state.
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Beef Ranches Near St. Joseph — FAQs
How many beef farms are near St. Joseph, MO?
There are 5 beef farms and ranches within 75 miles of St. Joseph, MO — 0 within 25 miles and 1 within 50 miles. The closest is MJ Ranch in Lawrence, about 49 miles from St. Joseph.
Where can I buy beef directly from a rancher near St. Joseph?
Start with the listings above — 3 of the 5 ranches near St. Joseph list a phone number, and many also have websites. MJ Ranch (Lawrence, 49 mi); Tallgrass Beef Company (Sedan, 51 mi); Bryant Family Farm (Topeka, 67 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. Joseph?
Many ranches within 75 miles of St. Joseph 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. Joseph?
MJ Ranch is the nearest listed ranch at about 49 miles from St. Joseph, followed by Tallgrass Beef Company at about 51 miles.