Beef Farms & Ranches Near Ames, IA
1 local beef farm and ranch sell beef direct to the public within 75 miles of Ames, IA. The closest, Wallace Farms, is about 73 miles away in Keystone. Every listing below includes phone or website contact info so you can check availability, cuts, and prices before you drive out.
1 Ranches Within 75 Miles of Ames
Sorted by driving distance from Ames. 0 within 25 miles, 0 within 50 miles.
Map of Beef Ranches Near Ames
All 1 ranches within 75 miles. Click a pin for the listing.
Buying Beef Direct Near Ames
Ranches near Ames 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 Ames. Iowa ranchers who sell direct are used to first-time bulk buyers and will walk you through the process — see the Iowa state directory for ranches in other parts of the state.
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Beef Ranches Near Ames — FAQs
How many beef farms are near Ames, IA?
There is 1 beef farm and ranch within 75 miles of Ames, IA — 0 within 25 miles and 0 within 50 miles. The closest is Wallace Farms in Keystone, about 73 miles from Ames.
Where can I buy beef directly from a rancher near Ames?
Start with the listings above — 1 of the 1 ranches near Ames list a phone number, and many also have websites. Wallace Farms (Keystone, 73 mi) Call or visit to ask about cuts, availability, and pricing.
Can I buy a half or quarter cow near Ames?
Many ranches within 75 miles of Ames 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 Ames?
Wallace Farms is the nearest listed ranch at about 73 miles from Ames.