Beef Farms & Ranches Near Madison, WI
23 local beef farms and ranches sell beef direct to the public within 75 miles of Madison, WI. The closest, Out West Farm, is about 20 miles away in Cambridge. Every listing below includes phone or website contact info so you can check availability, cuts, and prices before you drive out.
23 Ranches Within 75 Miles of Madison
Sorted by driving distance from Madison. 1 within 25 miles, 8 within 50 miles.
Out West Farm
20 mi from Madison
Cambridge, Wisconsin
Out West Farm is a family ranch selling beef direct in Cambridge, Wisconsin. Like most ranches selling direct, they typically offer individual cuts and freezer beef in larger quantities. Call (920) 648-5433 for availability, cuts, and current pricing.
Larsons' Greenfarms
31 mi from Madison
Brodhead, Wisconsin
Larsons' Greenfarms Brodhead, WI operation focused on raising all-natural beef and pork with no antibiotics or hormones. Offers farm tours, educational content, and direct ordering for local customers.
Cates Family Farm
33 mi from Madison
Spring Green, Wisconsin
Cates Family Farm Spring Green, WI family-run operation raising grass-fed beef using managed grazing. Dedicated to land stewardship, conservation, and humane animal care. Offers beef in bulk and local pickup.
Odyssey Farm
33 mi from Madison
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Odyssey Farm Sun Prairie, WI farm producing pastured poultry, pork, and lamb using rotational grazing. Focus on sustainability, healthy soil, and clean food. Offers CSA and farm shares for locals.
Uplands Cheese
38 mi from Madison
Dodgeville, Wisconsin
Uplands Cheese Dodgeville, WI creamery producing award-winning artisanal cheeses like Pleasant Ridge Reserve using raw milk from their own pasture-raised cows. Seasonal production and strong focus on traditional cheesemaking methods.
Battle Creek Beef & Bison LLC
45 mi from Madison
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Battle Creek Beef & Bison LLC Oconomowoc, WI farm raising grass-fed beef and pasture-raised bison. No hormones, antibiotics, or animal byproducts. Offers bulk meat sales and local pickup.
Cadwell Agriculture
47 mi from Madison
Oxford, Wisconsin
Cadwell Agriculture Oxford, WI regenerative farm using rotational grazing to raise grass-fed beef. Committed to soil health, animal welfare, and environmentally sound practices. Offers bulk beef and pork shares.
Irish Grove Farms
48 mi from Madison
Pecatonia, Illinois
Irish Grove Farms Located in Pecatonica, Illinois. Offers sustainable meat. No evidence of shipping or ecommerce on the site
Kinnikinnick Farm
51 mi from Madison
Caledonia, Illinois
Kinnikinnick Farm Based in Caledonia, Illinois. Known for seasonal farm stays and natural meats. Facebook and website available. No explicit ecommerce or shipping noted
The Grassway Farm
53 mi from Madison
East Troy, Wisconsin
The Grassway Farm East Troy, WI organic farm producing grass-fed beef and dairy with regenerative practices. Hosts a farm store, live music events, and on-farm dining. Emphasizes soil health and local food systems.
Honey Creek Farm
53 mi from Madison
Green Lake, Wisconsin
Honey Creek Farm is a beef farm in Green Lake, Wisconsin. Like most ranches selling direct, they typically offer individual cuts and freezer beef in larger quantities. Call (920) 294-6896 for availability, cuts, and current pricing.
Miller Brothers Grass Farm
53 mi from Madison
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Miller Brothers Grass Farm Oconomowoc, WI family-owned operation focused on 100% grass-fed beef raised without hormones or antibiotics. Offers quarters, halves, and wholes with on-farm pickup.
Wanda Farms
60 mi from Madison
Harvard, Illinois
Wanda Farms Harvard, Illinois farm offering beef, pork, and eggs. Strong social presence. Website allows orders but shipping not specified
Homestead Beef
61 mi from Madison
Boscobel, Wisconsin
Homestead Beef is a beef farm in Boscobel, Wisconsin. Like most ranches selling direct, they typically offer individual cuts and freezer beef in larger quantities. Call (608) 375-2205 for availability, cuts, and current pricing.
Dach's-N-Belt's Farm
62 mi from Madison
Hillsboro, Wisconsin
Dach's-N-Belt's Farm raises beef cattle in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. Call to ask about buying by the cut or in bulk for the freezer. Reach the ranch at 608-489-2199 to order beef or ask about freezer quantities.
Hephzibah Farms
63 mi from Madison
Hebron, Illinois
Hephzibah Farms Hebron, Illinois. Faith-based farm offering educational visits and pastured meats. Site lacks clear ecommerce or shipping details
Plum River Farm
65 mi from Madison
Pearl City, Illinois
Plum River Farm Pearl City, Illinois farm specializing in pure grass-fed beef. Contact email provided. Website does not offer ecommerce or shipping
Hickory Springs Farm
67 mi from Madison
Elroy, Wisconsin
Hickory Springs Farm Elroy, WI family-run farm offering pasture-raised beef, pork, and chicken. Emphasizes non-GMO feeds and ethical animal handling. Sells directly via custom bulk orders and farm pickup.
Starry Nights Farm
69 mi from Madison
Burlington, Wisconsin
Starry Nights Farm Burlington, WI regenerative farm producing 100% grass-fed beef. Practices rotational grazing, soil restoration, and high animal welfare. Available via online store with local and regional delivery.
Brass Family Farm
70 mi from Madison
Stillman Valley, Illinois
Brass Family Farm Stillman Valley, IL family farm. Pastured beef and pork Local pickup only
Hasselmann Family Farm
73 mi from Madison
Marengo, Illinois
Hasselmann Family Farm Located in Marengo, Illinois. Offers pasture-raised meats. Website includes product info but no national shipping noted
Serene Green Fields
73 mi from Madison
Readstown, Wisconsin
Serene Green Fields sells beef straight off the ranch in Readstown, Wisconsin. Call to ask about buying by the cut or in bulk for the freezer. Reach the ranch at (608) 629-5623 to order beef or ask about freezer quantities.
Mountain Lane Farms
75 mi from Madison
Wauzeka, Wisconsin
Mountain Lane Farms sells beef straight off the ranch in Wauzeka, Wisconsin. Call to ask about buying by the cut or in bulk for the freezer. Reach the ranch at (608) 874-4414 to order beef or ask about freezer quantities.
Map of Beef Ranches Near Madison
All 23 ranches within 75 miles. Click a pin for the listing.
Buying Beef Direct Near Madison
Ranches near Madison 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 Madison. Wisconsin ranchers who sell direct are used to first-time bulk buyers and will walk you through the process — see the Wisconsin state directory for ranches in other parts of the state.
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Beef Ranches Near Madison — FAQs
How many beef farms are near Madison, WI?
There are 23 beef farms and ranches within 75 miles of Madison, WI — 1 within 25 miles and 8 within 50 miles. The closest is Out West Farm in Cambridge, about 20 miles from Madison.
Where can I buy beef directly from a rancher near Madison?
Start with the listings above — 22 of the 23 ranches near Madison list a phone number, and many also have websites. Out West Farm (Cambridge, 20 mi); Larsons' Greenfarms (Brodhead, 31 mi); Cates Family Farm (Spring Green, 33 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 Madison?
Many ranches within 75 miles of Madison 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 Madison?
Out West Farm is the nearest listed ranch at about 20 miles from Madison, followed by Larsons' Greenfarms at about 31 miles.