Beef Farms & Ranches Near Lexington-Fayette, KY
8 local beef farms and ranches sell beef direct to the public within 75 miles of Lexington-Fayette, KY. The closest, Bluegrass Bounty Farm, is about 25 miles away in Frankfort. Every listing below includes phone or website contact info so you can check availability, cuts, and prices before you drive out.
8 Ranches Within 75 Miles of Lexington-Fayette
Sorted by driving distance from Lexington-Fayette. 1 within 25 miles, 4 within 50 miles.
Bluegrass Bounty Farm
25 mi from Lexington-Fayette
Frankfort, Kentucky
Bluegrass Bounty Farm Frankfort, KY. Regenerative family farm. Website with contact form No ecommerce or shipping listed
Dutch Creek Farm
38 mi from Lexington-Fayette
Pleasureville, Kentucky
Dutch Creek Farm Pleasureville, KY. Family-run with heritage meats. Website available Contact for details
Skinner Farms
38 mi from Lexington-Fayette
Shelbyville, Kentucky
Skinner Farms Shelbyville, KY. Poultry, beef, and pork. Email to order No ecommerce
Rock'n R Farms
39 mi from Lexington-Fayette
Pleasureville, Kentucky
Rock'n R Farms Pleasureville, KY. Local farm raising beef and pork. No shipping info No ecommerce
Bush Farms Grass Fed Beef
53 mi from Lexington-Fayette
Brooksville, Kentucky
Bush Farms Grass Fed Beef Brooksville, KY. Grass-fed beef. Facebook and website presence Call to order
Heckman Family Farm
57 mi from Lexington-Fayette
Walton, Kentucky
Heckman Family Farm Walton, KY. Farm-fresh meat and eggs. Website with info Contact for availability
Ashbourne Farms
58 mi from Lexington-Fayette
La Grange, Kentucky
Ashbourne Farms La Grange, KY. Luxury farm offering meats, produce, and experiences. Upscale farm store Onsite purchase
Roach Family Farm
59 mi from Lexington-Fayette
Vevay, Indiana
Roach Family Farm Vevay, IN family farm. Beef shares Local pickup only
Map of Beef Ranches Near Lexington-Fayette
All 8 ranches within 75 miles. Click a pin for the listing.
Buying Beef Direct Near Lexington-Fayette
Ranches near Lexington-Fayette 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 Lexington-Fayette. Kentucky ranchers who sell direct are used to first-time bulk buyers and will walk you through the process — see the Kentucky state directory for ranches in other parts of the state.
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Beef Ranches Near Lexington-Fayette — FAQs
How many beef farms are near Lexington-Fayette, KY?
There are 8 beef farms and ranches within 75 miles of Lexington-Fayette, KY — 1 within 25 miles and 4 within 50 miles. The closest is Bluegrass Bounty Farm in Frankfort, about 25 miles from Lexington-Fayette.
Where can I buy beef directly from a rancher near Lexington-Fayette?
Start with the listings above — 8 of the 8 ranches near Lexington-Fayette list a phone number, and many also have websites. Bluegrass Bounty Farm (Frankfort, 25 mi); Dutch Creek Farm (Pleasureville, 38 mi); Skinner Farms (Shelbyville, 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 Lexington-Fayette?
Many ranches within 75 miles of Lexington-Fayette 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 Lexington-Fayette?
Bluegrass Bounty Farm is the nearest listed ranch at about 25 miles from Lexington-Fayette, followed by Dutch Creek Farm at about 38 miles.