Beef Farms & Ranches Near Rockford, IL
22 local beef farms and ranches sell beef direct to the public within 75 miles of Rockford, IL. The closest, Brass Family Farm, is about 14 miles away in Stillman Valley. Every listing below includes phone or website contact info so you can check availability, cuts, and prices before you drive out.
22 Ranches Within 75 Miles of Rockford
Sorted by driving distance from Rockford. 4 within 25 miles, 11 within 50 miles.
Brass Family Farm
14 mi from Rockford
Stillman Valley, Illinois
Brass Family Farm Stillman Valley, IL family farm. Pastured beef and pork Local pickup only
Kinnikinnick Farm
16 mi from Rockford
Caledonia, Illinois
Kinnikinnick Farm Based in Caledonia, Illinois. Known for seasonal farm stays and natural meats. Facebook and website available. No explicit ecommerce or shipping noted
Irish Grove Farms
16 mi from Rockford
Pecatonia, Illinois
Irish Grove Farms Located in Pecatonica, Illinois. Offers sustainable meat. No evidence of shipping or ecommerce on the site
Hasselmann Family Farm
25 mi from Rockford
Marengo, Illinois
Hasselmann Family Farm Located in Marengo, Illinois. Offers pasture-raised meats. Website includes product info but no national shipping noted
Larsons' Greenfarms
28 mi from Rockford
Brodhead, Wisconsin
Larsons' Greenfarms Brodhead, WI operation focused on raising all-natural beef and pork with no antibiotics or hormones. Offers farm tours, educational content, and direct ordering for local customers.
Wanda Farms
32 mi from Rockford
Harvard, Illinois
Wanda Farms Harvard, Illinois farm offering beef, pork, and eggs. Strong social presence. Website allows orders but shipping not specified
Hephzibah Farms
36 mi from Rockford
Hebron, Illinois
Hephzibah Farms Hebron, Illinois. Faith-based farm offering educational visits and pastured meats. Site lacks clear ecommerce or shipping details
Plum River Farm
42 mi from Rockford
Pearl City, Illinois
Plum River Farm Pearl City, Illinois farm specializing in pure grass-fed beef. Contact email provided. Website does not offer ecommerce or shipping
Starry Nights Farm
48 mi from Rockford
Burlington, Wisconsin
Starry Nights Farm Burlington, WI regenerative farm producing 100% grass-fed beef. Practices rotational grazing, soil restoration, and high animal welfare. Available via online store with local and regional delivery.
The Grassway Farm
48 mi from Rockford
East Troy, Wisconsin
The Grassway Farm East Troy, WI organic farm producing grass-fed beef and dairy with regenerative practices. Hosts a farm store, live music events, and on-farm dining. Emphasizes soil health and local food systems.
Muller's Lane Farm
50 mi from Rockford
Rock Falls, Illinois
Muller's Lane Farm Rock Falls, Illinois farm offering a variety of heritage livestock products. Site lacks ecommerce and shipping info
Out West Farm
51 mi from Rockford
Cambridge, Wisconsin
Out West Farm is a family ranch selling beef direct in Cambridge, Wisconsin. Like most ranches selling direct, they typically offer individual cuts and freezer beef in larger quantities. Call (920) 648-5433 for availability, cuts, and current pricing.
Odyssey Farm
55 mi from Rockford
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Odyssey Farm Sun Prairie, WI farm producing pastured poultry, pork, and lamb using rotational grazing. Focus on sustainability, healthy soil, and clean food. Offers CSA and farm shares for locals.
Battle Creek Beef & Bison LLC
62 mi from Rockford
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Battle Creek Beef & Bison LLC Oconomowoc, WI farm raising grass-fed beef and pasture-raised bison. No hormones, antibiotics, or animal byproducts. Offers bulk meat sales and local pickup.
Meadow Haven Farm
69 mi from Rockford
Sheffield, Illinois
Meadow Haven Farm Sheffield, Illinois regenerative farm with meat offerings. Facebook presence and email included. Website lacks ecommerce functionality
Orchard Village
70 mi from Rockford
Skokie, Illinois
Orchard Village Located in Skokie, Illinois. Offers a variety of social services. While a farm is mentioned, no direct ecommerce or shipping options for meat listed.
Miller Brothers Grass Farm
70 mi from Rockford
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Miller Brothers Grass Farm Oconomowoc, WI family-owned operation focused on 100% grass-fed beef raised without hormones or antibiotics. Offers quarters, halves, and wholes with on-farm pickup.
Nettle Creek Farm and Pantry
71 mi from Rockford
Seneca, Illinois
Nettle Creek Farm and Pantry Seneca, Illinois-based farm and pantry. Offers contact and product info. No direct online store or shipping page found
Uplands Cheese
71 mi from Rockford
Dodgeville, Wisconsin
Uplands Cheese Dodgeville, WI creamery producing award-winning artisanal cheeses like Pleasant Ridge Reserve using raw milk from their own pasture-raised cows. Seasonal production and strong focus on traditional cheesemaking methods.
Bauer Custom Meats
72 mi from Rockford
Mineral, Illinois
Bauer Custom Meats raises beef cattle in Mineral, Illinois. Call to ask about buying by the cut or in bulk for the freezer. Contact Bauer Custom Meats at (309) 288-5110 or via facebook.com for current availability, cuts, and pricing.
Honeysuckle Farm
72 mi from Rockford
Morris, Illinois
Honeysuckle Farm Located in Morris, Illinois. Offers farm-fresh products. Website is minimal with no ecommerce or shipping details
Cates Family Farm
75 mi from Rockford
Spring Green, Wisconsin
Cates Family Farm Spring Green, WI family-run operation raising grass-fed beef using managed grazing. Dedicated to land stewardship, conservation, and humane animal care. Offers beef in bulk and local pickup.
Map of Beef Ranches Near Rockford
All 22 ranches within 75 miles. Click a pin for the listing.
Buying Beef Direct Near Rockford
Ranches near Rockford 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 Rockford. Illinois ranchers who sell direct are used to first-time bulk buyers and will walk you through the process — see the Illinois state directory for ranches in other parts of the state.
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Beef Ranches Near Rockford — FAQs
How many beef farms are near Rockford, IL?
There are 22 beef farms and ranches within 75 miles of Rockford, IL — 4 within 25 miles and 11 within 50 miles. The closest is Brass Family Farm in Stillman Valley, about 14 miles from Rockford.
Where can I buy beef directly from a rancher near Rockford?
Start with the listings above — 19 of the 22 ranches near Rockford list a phone number, and many also have websites. Brass Family Farm (Stillman Valley, 14 mi); Kinnikinnick Farm (Caledonia, 16 mi); Irish Grove Farms (Pecatonia, 16 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 Rockford?
Many ranches within 75 miles of Rockford 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 Rockford?
Brass Family Farm is the nearest listed ranch at about 14 miles from Rockford, followed by Kinnikinnick Farm at about 16 miles.