Beef Farms & Ranches Near Grand Island, NE
3 local beef farms and ranches sell beef direct to the public within 75 miles of Grand Island, NE. The closest, The Grain Place, is about 18 miles away in Marquette. 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 Grand Island
Sorted by driving distance from Grand Island. 2 within 25 miles, 2 within 50 miles.
The Grain Place
18 mi from Grand Island
Marquette, Nebraska
The Grain Place is a family ranch selling beef direct in Marquette, Nebraska. Like most ranches selling direct, they typically offer individual cuts and freezer beef in larger quantities. Call (402) 854-3195 for availability, cuts, and current pricing.
L & L Jacobsen Farm
20 mi from Grand Island
Marquette, Nebraska
L & L Jacobsen Farm Marquette, NE. Site for Range West Beef. Product info available. No ecommerce functionality observed. Info only
Straight Arrow Bison Ranch
75 mi from Grand Island
Broken Bow, Nebraska
Straight Arrow Bison Ranch Broken Bow, NE. Online store for bison meat. Ordering form available. Shipping policies listed. Ships to US
Map of Beef Ranches Near Grand Island
All 3 ranches within 75 miles. Click a pin for the listing.
Buying Beef Direct Near Grand Island
Ranches near Grand Island 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 Grand Island. Nebraska ranchers who sell direct are used to first-time bulk buyers and will walk you through the process — see the Nebraska state directory for ranches in other parts of the state.
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Beef Ranches Near Grand Island — FAQs
How many beef farms are near Grand Island, NE?
There are 3 beef farms and ranches within 75 miles of Grand Island, NE — 2 within 25 miles and 2 within 50 miles. The closest is The Grain Place in Marquette, about 18 miles from Grand Island.
Where can I buy beef directly from a rancher near Grand Island?
Start with the listings above — 3 of the 3 ranches near Grand Island list a phone number, and many also have websites. The Grain Place (Marquette, 18 mi); L & L Jacobsen Farm (Marquette, 20 mi); Straight Arrow Bison Ranch (Broken Bow, 75 mi) Call or visit to ask about cuts, availability, and pricing.
Can I buy a half or quarter cow near Grand Island?
Many ranches within 75 miles of Grand Island 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 Grand Island?
The Grain Place is the nearest listed ranch at about 18 miles from Grand Island, followed by L & L Jacobsen Farm at about 20 miles.