Beef Farms & Ranches Near Dayton, OH
12 local beef farms and ranches sell beef direct to the public within 75 miles of Dayton, OH. The closest, Merrell's Texas Longhorns, is about 17 miles away in Waynesville. Every listing below includes phone or website contact info so you can check availability, cuts, and prices before you drive out.
12 Ranches Within 75 Miles of Dayton
Sorted by driving distance from Dayton. 1 within 25 miles, 5 within 50 miles.
Merrell's Texas Longhorns
17 mi from Dayton
Waynesville, Ohio
Merrell's Texas Longhorns is a beef farm in Waynesville, Ohio. Like most ranches selling direct, they typically offer individual cuts and freezer beef in larger quantities. Call (513) 897-1222 for availability, cuts, and current pricing.
A2/A2 Heritage Breed Farms
26 mi from Dayton
Covington, Ohio
A2/A2 Heritage Breed Farms Covington, OH. Sells beef and dairy. Facebook and website suggest local pickup only. No checkout cart
E.A.T. Food for Life Farms
44 mi from Dayton
Yorkshire, Ohio
E.A.T. Food for Life Farms Yorkshire, OH. Social media presence and direct order model. No ecommerce cart
Highland Haven Farms
49 mi from Dayton
Hillsboro, Ohio
Highland Haven Farms Hillsboro, OH. FarmMatch listing with order inquiry form. No direct ecommerce or shipping noted
LittleFoot Family Farms
50 mi from Dayton
Raymond, Ohio
LittleFoot Family Farms is a family ranch selling beef direct in Raymond, Ohio. Like most ranches selling direct, they typically offer individual cuts and freezer beef in larger quantities. Contact LittleFoot Family Farms at (937) 243-4335 or via facebook.com for current availability, cuts, and pricing.
Stoll Farm Cattle
51 mi from Dayton
Bellefontaine, Ohio
Stoll Farm Cattle is a beef farm in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Like most ranches selling direct, they typically offer individual cuts and freezer beef in larger quantities. To order, call (937) 935-7505 or visit facebook.com.
Hochstetler Meats
54 mi from Dayton
Plain City, Ohio
Hochstetler Meats sells beef straight off the ranch in Plain City, Ohio. Call to ask about buying by the cut or in bulk for the freezer. Check availability and prices by phone at (614) 205-4367 or on their website, facebook.com.
Brookstone Terrace Farm
57 mi from Dayton
New Lisbon, Indiana
Brookstone Terrace Farm New Lisbon, IN diversified small farm. Grass-fed beef Local market-based sales
Heckman Family Farm
66 mi from Dayton
Walton, Kentucky
Heckman Family Farm Walton, KY. Farm-fresh meat and eggs. Website with info Contact for availability
Voegeli's Natural Beef
67 mi from Dayton
Milan, Indiana
Voegeli's Natural Beef Milan, IN natural beef provider. Grass-fed beef Call to order, no ecommerce
Bush Farms Grass Fed Beef
72 mi from Dayton
Brooksville, Kentucky
Bush Farms Grass Fed Beef Brooksville, KY. Grass-fed beef. Facebook and website presence Call to order
Gilland╬ô├ç├Ës Green Valley Pastures
75 mi from Dayton
Osgood, Indiana
Gilland's Green Valley Pastures Osgood, IN pasture-based beef farm. Beef shares available Contact to order
Map of Beef Ranches Near Dayton
All 12 ranches within 75 miles. Click a pin for the listing.
Buying Beef Direct Near Dayton
Ranches near Dayton 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 Dayton. Ohio ranchers who sell direct are used to first-time bulk buyers and will walk you through the process — see the Ohio state directory for ranches in other parts of the state.
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Beef Ranches Near Dayton — FAQs
How many beef farms are near Dayton, OH?
There are 12 beef farms and ranches within 75 miles of Dayton, OH — 1 within 25 miles and 5 within 50 miles. The closest is Merrell's Texas Longhorns in Waynesville, about 17 miles from Dayton.
Where can I buy beef directly from a rancher near Dayton?
Start with the listings above — 11 of the 12 ranches near Dayton list a phone number, and many also have websites. Merrell's Texas Longhorns (Waynesville, 17 mi); A2/A2 Heritage Breed Farms (Covington, 26 mi); E.A.T. Food for Life Farms (Yorkshire, 44 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 Dayton?
Many ranches within 75 miles of Dayton 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 Dayton?
Merrell's Texas Longhorns is the nearest listed ranch at about 17 miles from Dayton, followed by A2/A2 Heritage Breed Farms at about 26 miles.