Beef Farms & Ranches Near Raleigh, NC
7 local beef farms and ranches sell beef direct to the public within 75 miles of Raleigh, NC. The closest, Farm to Fork Meat, is about 0 miles away in Raleigh. Every listing below includes phone or website contact info so you can check availability, cuts, and prices before you drive out.
7 Ranches Within 75 Miles of Raleigh
Sorted by driving distance from Raleigh. 2 within 25 miles, 6 within 50 miles.
Farm to Fork Meat
In town from Raleigh
Raleigh, North Carolina
Farm to Fork Meat Raleigh, NC. Full online store active with beef products. North Carolina delivery available. Ecommerce store
Leaning 7 Farms
12 mi from Raleigh
Apex, North Carolina
Leaning 7 Farms Apex, NC. Pasture-raised meats. Online ordering available. Pickup only Online store
Lucky 3 Farm LLC
35 mi from Raleigh
Louisburg, North Carolina
Lucky 3 Farm LLC Louisburg, NC. Small family farm. Site live but minimal ecommerce detail. Shipping unclear No visible store
Fickle Creek Farm
36 mi from Raleigh
Efland, North Carolina
Fickle Creek Farm Efland, NC. Full ecommerce site with home delivery in select areas. Limited regional delivery Online store
Reverence Farms
39 mi from Raleigh
Saxapahaw, North Carolina
Reverence Farms Saxapahaw, NC. Ecommerce platform through GrazeCart. Active on social media. Online store Local delivery
Little Way Farm
46 mi from Raleigh
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
Back To Earth Farm
66 mi from Raleigh
Asheboro, North Carolina
Back To Earth Farm Asheboro, NC. Sustainable farming with direct beef sales. Website and social media active. No store Facebook + Instagram
Map of Beef Ranches Near Raleigh
All 7 ranches within 75 miles. Click a pin for the listing.
Buying Beef Direct Near Raleigh
Ranches near Raleigh 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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh — FAQs
How many beef farms are near Raleigh, NC?
There are 7 beef farms and ranches within 75 miles of Raleigh, NC — 2 within 25 miles and 6 within 50 miles. The closest is Farm to Fork Meat in Raleigh, about 0 miles from Raleigh.
Where can I buy beef directly from a rancher near Raleigh?
Start with the listings above — 6 of the 7 ranches near Raleigh list a phone number, and many also have websites. Farm to Fork Meat (Raleigh, 0 mi); Leaning 7 Farms (Apex, 12 mi); Lucky 3 Farm LLC (Louisburg, 35 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 Raleigh?
Many ranches within 75 miles of Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
Farm to Fork Meat is the nearest listed ranch at about 0 miles from Raleigh, followed by Leaning 7 Farms at about 12 miles.