Beef Farms & Ranches Near San Jose, CA
10 local beef farms and ranches sell beef direct to the public within 75 miles of San Jose, CA. The closest, Bernal Properties, is about 19 miles away in Morgan Hill. Every listing below includes phone or website contact info so you can check availability, cuts, and prices before you drive out.
10 Ranches Within 75 Miles of San Jose
Sorted by driving distance from San Jose. 1 within 25 miles, 6 within 50 miles.
Bernal Properties
19 mi from San Jose
Morgan Hill, California
Bernal Properties raises beef cattle in Morgan Hill, California. Call to ask about buying by the cut or in bulk for the freezer. Reach the ranch at (408) 607-2387 to order beef or ask about freezer quantities.
Markegard Family Grass-Fed
31 mi from San Jose
Half Moon Bay, California
Markegard Family Grass-Fed Half Moon Bay, CA grass-fed ranch. Beef and lamb bundles Pickup locations and local delivery Online ordering available
Connolly Ranch
38 mi from San Jose
Tracy, California
Connolly Ranch Tracy, CA ranch with family traditions. Grass-fed beef in custom shares Pickup only No online ordering available
T.O. Cattle Company
43 mi from San Jose
San Juan Batista, California
T.O. Cattle Company San Juan Batista, CA ranch raising Morris Grassfed Beef. Offers dry-aged, 100% grass-fed beef in shares. Committed to soil health, animal welfare, and land conservation.
Corral de Tierra Cattle Company
48 mi from San Jose
Salinas, California
Corral de Tierra Cattle Company provides premium beef from grass-finished cattle raised on our family ranch and conservation properties across California's central coast.
Alhambra Valley Beef
49 mi from San Jose
Martinez, California
Alhambra Valley Beef Martinez, CA natural beef producer. 100% grass-fed beef Online ordering and local pickup CSA subscriptions available
Big Sur Bovine
51 mi from San Jose
Monterey, California
Big Sur Bovine Monterey, CA grass-fed beef ranch. Individual cuts and boxes Farmers markets and local delivery Online ordering available
Paicines Ranch
54 mi from San Jose
Paicines, California
Paicines Ranch Paicines, CA holistic livestock operation. 100% grass-fed beef Online store with West Coast shipping Regenerative farming practices
Tara Firma Farms
74 mi from San Jose
Petaluma, California
Tara Firma Farms Petaluma, CA regenerative farm. Beef, pork, chicken, eggs CSA subscriptions Pickup and local delivery only
Chileno Valley Natural Beef
74 mi from San Jose
Petaluma, California
Chileno Valley Natural Beef Petaluma, CA ranch focused on dry-aged grass-fed beef. No antibiotics or added hormones. Known for conservation-minded practices. Local pickup and some delivery options.
Map of Beef Ranches Near San Jose
All 10 ranches within 75 miles. Click a pin for the listing.
Buying Beef Direct Near San Jose
Ranches near San Jose 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 San Jose. California ranchers who sell direct are used to first-time bulk buyers and will walk you through the process — see the California state directory for ranches in other parts of the state.
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Beef Ranches Near San Jose — FAQs
How many beef farms are near San Jose, CA?
There are 10 beef farms and ranches within 75 miles of San Jose, CA — 1 within 25 miles and 6 within 50 miles. The closest is Bernal Properties in Morgan Hill, about 19 miles from San Jose.
Where can I buy beef directly from a rancher near San Jose?
Start with the listings above — 9 of the 10 ranches near San Jose list a phone number, and many also have websites. Bernal Properties (Morgan Hill, 19 mi); Markegard Family Grass-Fed (Half Moon Bay, 31 mi); Connolly Ranch (Tracy, 38 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 San Jose?
Many ranches within 75 miles of San Jose 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 San Jose?
Bernal Properties is the nearest listed ranch at about 19 miles from San Jose, followed by Markegard Family Grass-Fed at about 31 miles.