Beef Farms & Ranches Near St. Louis, MO
2 local beef farms and ranches sell beef direct to the public within 75 miles of St. Louis, MO. The closest, Fresh Pasture Farms, is about 11 miles away in Millstadt. Every listing below includes phone or website contact info so you can check availability, cuts, and prices before you drive out.
2 Ranches Within 75 Miles of St. Louis
Sorted by driving distance from St. Louis. 1 within 25 miles, 2 within 50 miles.
Fresh Pasture Farms
11 mi from St. Louis
Millstadt, Illinois
Fresh Pasture Farms Millstadt, Illinois farm offering pasture-raised meat. Website provides contact but lacks online ordering or shipping info
Coriander Fields
26 mi from St. Louis
Dorsey, Illinois
Coriander Fields Dorsey, Illinois-based. Offers chicken, pork, and eggs. Website provides contact but not full ecommerce setup or shipping
Map of Beef Ranches Near St. Louis
All 2 ranches within 75 miles. Click a pin for the listing.
Buying Beef Direct Near St. Louis
Ranches near St. Louis 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 St. Louis. Missouri ranchers who sell direct are used to first-time bulk buyers and will walk you through the process — see the Missouri state directory for ranches in other parts of the state.
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Beef Ranches Near St. Louis — FAQs
How many beef farms are near St. Louis, MO?
There are 2 beef farms and ranches within 75 miles of St. Louis, MO — 1 within 25 miles and 2 within 50 miles. The closest is Fresh Pasture Farms in Millstadt, about 11 miles from St. Louis.
Where can I buy beef directly from a rancher near St. Louis?
Start with the listings above — 2 of the 2 ranches near St. Louis list a phone number, and many also have websites. Fresh Pasture Farms (Millstadt, 11 mi); Coriander Fields (Dorsey, 26 mi) Call or visit to ask about cuts, availability, and pricing.
Can I buy a half or quarter cow near St. Louis?
Many ranches within 75 miles of St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
Fresh Pasture Farms is the nearest listed ranch at about 11 miles from St. Louis, followed by Coriander Fields at about 26 miles.