Beef Farms & Ranches Near Sioux City, IA
4 local beef farms and ranches sell beef direct to the public within 75 miles of Sioux City, IA. The closest, PrairieSun Organic Farm, is about 34 miles away in Vermillion. Every listing below includes phone or website contact info so you can check availability, cuts, and prices before you drive out.
4 Ranches Within 75 Miles of Sioux City
Sorted by driving distance from Sioux City. 0 within 25 miles, 3 within 50 miles.
PrairieSun Organic Farm
34 mi from Sioux City
Vermillion, South Dakota
PrairieSun Organic Farm Vermillion, SD certified organic farm producing grass-fed beef and poultry. Prioritizes soil health, animal welfare, and transparency. Offers farm tours and education on regenerative practices.
Tuuli Farm LLC
40 mi from Sioux City
Turin, Iowa
Tuuli Farm LLC Turin, Iowa-based farm producing lamb and pork. Has an Instagram presence and website but no indication of online ordering or shipping
Thankful Harvest Tenderheart Beef
44 mi from Sioux City
Holstein, Iowa
Thankful Harvest's Tenderheart Beef Located in Holstein, Iowa. Grass-fed, non-GMO beef. Offers delivery in parts of Iowa. Ecommerce not confirmed
Oakwood Farms LLC
58 mi from Sioux City
Viborg, South Dakota
Oakwood Farms LLC Viborg, SD farm focused on grass-fed, pasture-raised livestock. No antibiotics or hormones used. Family-owned with online ordering and presence on Facebook. Transparency and quality-driven.
Map of Beef Ranches Near Sioux City
All 4 ranches within 75 miles. Click a pin for the listing.
Buying Beef Direct Near Sioux City
Ranches near Sioux City 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 Sioux City. 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 Sioux City — FAQs
How many beef farms are near Sioux City, IA?
There are 4 beef farms and ranches within 75 miles of Sioux City, IA — 0 within 25 miles and 3 within 50 miles. The closest is PrairieSun Organic Farm in Vermillion, about 34 miles from Sioux City.
Where can I buy beef directly from a rancher near Sioux City?
Start with the listings above — 4 of the 4 ranches near Sioux City list a phone number, and many also have websites. PrairieSun Organic Farm (Vermillion, 34 mi); Tuuli Farm LLC (Turin, 40 mi); Thankful Harvest Tenderheart Beef (Holstein, 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 Sioux City?
Many ranches within 75 miles of Sioux City 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 Sioux City?
PrairieSun Organic Farm is the nearest listed ranch at about 34 miles from Sioux City, followed by Tuuli Farm LLC at about 40 miles.