Beef Farms & Ranches Near Lincoln, NE
3 local beef farms and ranches sell beef direct to the public within 75 miles of Lincoln, NE. The closest, Paradise Prairie, is about 2 miles away in Lincoln NE. 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 Lincoln
Sorted by driving distance from Lincoln. 1 within 25 miles, 1 within 50 miles.
Paradise Prairie
2 mi from Lincoln
Lincoln NE, Nebraska
Paradise Prairie raises beef cattle in Lincoln NE, Nebraska. Call to ask about buying by the cut or in bulk for the freezer. Contact Paradise Prairie at (402) 890-7277 or via facebook.com for current availability, cuts, and pricing.
L & L Jacobsen Farm
69 mi from Lincoln
Marquette, Nebraska
L & L Jacobsen Farm Marquette, NE. Site for Range West Beef. Product info available. No ecommerce functionality observed. Info only
The Grain Place
70 mi from Lincoln
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.
Map of Beef Ranches Near Lincoln
All 3 ranches within 75 miles. Click a pin for the listing.
Buying Beef Direct Near Lincoln
Ranches near Lincoln 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 Lincoln. 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 Lincoln — FAQs
How many beef farms are near Lincoln, NE?
There are 3 beef farms and ranches within 75 miles of Lincoln, NE — 1 within 25 miles and 1 within 50 miles. The closest is Paradise Prairie in Lincoln NE, about 2 miles from Lincoln.
Where can I buy beef directly from a rancher near Lincoln?
Start with the listings above — 3 of the 3 ranches near Lincoln list a phone number, and many also have websites. Paradise Prairie (Lincoln NE, 2 mi); L & L Jacobsen Farm (Marquette, 69 mi); The Grain Place (Marquette, 70 mi) Call or visit to ask about cuts, availability, and pricing.
Can I buy a half or quarter cow near Lincoln?
Many ranches within 75 miles of Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
Paradise Prairie is the nearest listed ranch at about 2 miles from Lincoln, followed by L & L Jacobsen Farm at about 69 miles.