Beef Farms & Ranches Near Rochester, MN
16 local beef farms and ranches sell beef direct to the public within 75 miles of Rochester, MN. The closest, Hidden Acres Grass Fed Beef, is about 23 miles away in Lake City. Every listing below includes phone or website contact info so you can check availability, cuts, and prices before you drive out.
16 Ranches Within 75 Miles of Rochester
Sorted by driving distance from Rochester. 2 within 25 miles, 9 within 50 miles.
Hidden Acres Grass Fed Beef
23 mi from Rochester
Lake City, Minnesota
Hidden Acres Grass Fed Beef Lake City, MN. 100% grass-fed beef with online ordering available. Online store Shipping unclear
Hilltop Pastures Family Farm
24 mi from Rochester
Fountain, Minnesota
Hilltop Pastures Family Farm Fountain, MN. Pasture-raised meats with delivery options in MN area. Local delivery only Online store
Flatland Farm
28 mi from Rochester
Elkton, Minnesota
Flatland Farm Elkton, MN. Grass-fed beef and farm products. Online presence with ecommerce options. Online store Unclear shipping
Cozy Meadows
29 mi from Rochester
Kenyon, Minnesota
Cozy Meadows Kenyon, MN. Farm On Wheels project providing pasture-raised meats. No ecommerce or shipping listed. No ecommerce No shipping
Earth-Be-Glad Farm
30 mi from Rochester
Lewiston, Minnesota
Earth-Be-Glad Farm sells beef straight off the ranch in Lewiston, Minnesota. Call to ask about buying by the cut or in bulk for the freezer. Reach the ranch at (507) 523-2564 to order beef or ask about freezer quantities.
Ritscher Family Farm
35 mi from Rochester
Alma, Wisconsin
Ritscher Family Farm Alma, WI family farm offering pasture-raised beef and pork with a strong emphasis on sustainable, humane farming. Direct-to-consumer sales, custom cuts, and CSA shares available.
Thousand Hills Cattle Company
40 mi from Rochester
Cannon Falls, Minnesota
Thousand Hills Cattle Company Cannon Falls, MN. Offers 100% grass-fed beef, regenerative practices. Ships nationwide Online store
Anderson Farm 2.0
47 mi from Rochester
Arkansaw, Wisconsin
Anderson Farm 2.0 Located in Arkansaw, WI, this small family farm sells grass-fed beef, forest-raised pork, and pasture-raised chicken. Organic practices, no GMOs, and convenient online ordering.
Buffalo Gal/Money Creek Buffalo Ranch
49 mi from Rochester
Houston, Minnesota
Buffalo Gal / Money Creek Buffalo Ranch Houston, MN. Offers bison meat, ships nationwide. Ships to US Online store
HD Beef Works
54 mi from Rochester
Northfield, Minnesota
HD Beef Works Northfield, MN. Offers beef shares. Ordering info available online. Online ordering Shipping not specified
Braucher's Sunshine Harvest Farm
55 mi from Rochester
Webster, Minnesota
Sunshine Harvest Farm Webster, MN. Grass-fed meat, CSA available, online store. Local delivery Online store
Together Farms
59 mi from Rochester
Mondovi, Wisconsin
Together Farms Mondovi, WI regenerative farm raising grass-fed beef and pastured pork. Woman-owned, offers farm-to-table events, burger nights, and a full ecommerce store with delivery across the Midwest.
Grassroots Meat
59 mi from Rochester
River Falls, Wisconsin
Grassroots Meat is a family ranch selling beef direct in River Falls, Wisconsin. Like most ranches selling direct, they typically offer individual cuts and freezer beef in larger quantities. Call (715) 821-1975 for availability, cuts, and current pricing.
Westwood Pastured Poultry
66 mi from Rochester
Menomonie, Wisconsin
Westwood Pastured Poultry is a beef farm in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Like most ranches selling direct, they typically offer individual cuts and freezer beef in larger quantities. Call (715) 235-8516 for availability, cuts, and current pricing.
Shepherd Song Farm
73 mi from Rochester
Downing, Wisconsin
Shepherd Song Farm Downing, WI farm raising 100% grass-fed lamb and goat in natural pastures without hormones or antibiotics. Offers nationwide shipping with cuts, organs, and specialty products through a full ecommerce store.
ValleyGraze
74 mi from Rochester
Glenwood City, Wisconsin
ValleyGraze Glenwood City, WI producer of grass-fed beef and lamb raised without hormones or antibiotics. Family farm focused on humane practices and natural grazing. Local pickup and seasonal sales.
Map of Beef Ranches Near Rochester
All 16 ranches within 75 miles. Click a pin for the listing.
Buying Beef Direct Near Rochester
Ranches near Rochester 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 Rochester. Minnesota ranchers who sell direct are used to first-time bulk buyers and will walk you through the process — see the Minnesota state directory for ranches in other parts of the state.
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Beef Ranches Near Rochester — FAQs
How many beef farms are near Rochester, MN?
There are 16 beef farms and ranches within 75 miles of Rochester, MN — 2 within 25 miles and 9 within 50 miles. The closest is Hidden Acres Grass Fed Beef in Lake City, about 23 miles from Rochester.
Where can I buy beef directly from a rancher near Rochester?
Start with the listings above — 16 of the 16 ranches near Rochester list a phone number, and many also have websites. Hidden Acres Grass Fed Beef (Lake City, 23 mi); Hilltop Pastures Family Farm (Fountain, 24 mi); Flatland Farm (Elkton, 28 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 Rochester?
Many ranches within 75 miles of Rochester 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 Rochester?
Hidden Acres Grass Fed Beef is the nearest listed ranch at about 23 miles from Rochester, followed by Hilltop Pastures Family Farm at about 24 miles.