Beef Farms & Ranches Near Cary, NC
8 local beef farms and ranches sell beef direct to the public within 75 miles of Cary, NC. The closest, Leaning 7 Farms, is about 6 miles away in Apex. 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 Cary
Sorted by driving distance from Cary. 2 within 25 miles, 6 within 50 miles.
Leaning 7 Farms
6 mi from Cary
Apex, North Carolina
Leaning 7 Farms Apex, NC. Pasture-raised meats. Online ordering available. Pickup only Online store
Farm to Fork Meat
8 mi from Cary
Raleigh, North Carolina
Farm to Fork Meat Raleigh, NC. Full online store active with beef products. North Carolina delivery available. Ecommerce store
Fickle Creek Farm
28 mi from Cary
Efland, North Carolina
Fickle Creek Farm Efland, NC. Full ecommerce site with home delivery in select areas. Limited regional delivery Online store
Reverence Farms
32 mi from Cary
Saxapahaw, North Carolina
Reverence Farms Saxapahaw, NC. Ecommerce platform through GrazeCart. Active on social media. Online store Local delivery
Little Way Farm
38 mi from Cary
Siler City, North Carolina
Little Way Farm Siler City, NC. Website live but no product pages. Appears to be local-only without online store. No ecommerce
Lucky 3 Farm LLC
41 mi from Cary
Louisburg, North Carolina
Lucky 3 Farm LLC Louisburg, NC. Small family farm. Site live but minimal ecommerce detail. Shipping unclear No visible store
Back To Earth Farm
58 mi from Cary
Asheboro, North Carolina
Back To Earth Farm Asheboro, NC. Sustainable farming with direct beef sales. Website and social media active. No store Facebook + Instagram
Massey Creek Farms
71 mi from Cary
Madison, North Carolina
Massey Creek Farms Madison, NC. Offers grass-fed meats. Website includes order options for local delivery. Local delivery Online store
Map of Beef Ranches Near Cary
All 8 ranches within 75 miles. Click a pin for the listing.
Buying Beef Direct Near Cary
Ranches near Cary 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 Cary. North Carolina ranchers who sell direct are used to first-time bulk buyers and will walk you through the process — see the North Carolina state directory for ranches in other parts of the state.
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Beef Ranches Near Cary — FAQs
How many beef farms are near Cary, NC?
There are 8 beef farms and ranches within 75 miles of Cary, NC — 2 within 25 miles and 6 within 50 miles. The closest is Leaning 7 Farms in Apex, about 6 miles from Cary.
Where can I buy beef directly from a rancher near Cary?
Start with the listings above — 7 of the 8 ranches near Cary list a phone number, and many also have websites. Leaning 7 Farms (Apex, 6 mi); Farm to Fork Meat (Raleigh, 8 mi); Fickle Creek Farm (Efland, 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 Cary?
Many ranches within 75 miles of Cary 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 Cary?
Leaning 7 Farms is the nearest listed ranch at about 6 miles from Cary, followed by Farm to Fork Meat at about 8 miles.