Grass-Fed Beef in Austin: Where to Buy
Austin is arguably the single best city in the country for buying grass-fed beef at retail. Whole Foods was founded here in 1980, and their flagship store at 525 N Lamar is the largest and best-stocked Whole Foods on earth, the butcher counter alone carries more grass-finished options than most entire grocery chains. Force of Nature, one of the most compelling regenerative beef brands in the US, operates from a Texas-connected supply chain. Austin's farmers markets run year-round and feature multiple Central Texas ranchers who sell direct, often at prices well below retail.
Recommended Suppliers Near Austin
These suppliers from our directory are based in or primarily serve the Austin area.
Recommended Suppliers for Austin
Top PicksThese suppliers are based near Austin or are particularly well-suited for Austin residents.
Shirttail Creek Farm
Brenham, Texas
Based near Austin
Regenerative farm in Brenham, Texas producing grass-finished beef with dry-aged options; ships nationwide except AK and HI, free over $249.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones
Buck Creek Meats
Paducah, Texas (family farm since the 1930s)
Based near Austin
Texas family farm running since the 1930s in Paducah, raising grass-finished beef, lamb, and pork; ships nationwide, free in Texas, $100 minimum.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones
Prairie Farmstead
Sherman, Texas
Based near Austin
Family farm in Sherman, Texas; grass-fed and grass-finished cattle fed only grass, sold by farm pickup, North Texas delivery drops, and online.
Raised without grain
Dale Family Farms
Protection, Kansas
Based near Austin
Two-generation family farm in Protection, Kansas for 100-plus years; grass-finished beef on a strict forage diet, delivered across Kansas and to Dallas.
Raised without grain, added hormones, antibiotics
Yonder Way Farm
Fayetteville, Texas
Based near Austin
Family farm near Fayetteville, Texas since 2006; grass-fed and grass-finished beef, delivered to the greater Houston area or picked up at the farm.
Raised without grain, added hormones, antibiotics
1915 Farm
Meyersville, Texas
Based near Austin
Catherine and Tanner's family farm in Meyersville, Texas; grassfed and finished dry-aged beef with no antibiotics or hormones, shipped from the farm.
Raised without grain, added hormones, antibiotics
Lazy A Ranch
Bellville, Texas
Based near Austin
Bellville, Texas ranch raising Akaushi and British White cattle; AGA-certified grass-finished beef, ground beef $15/lb, shipped or picked up.
Raised without grain
Born & Raised
Emory, Texas
Based near Austin
Emory, Texas farm raising 100% grass fed and grass finished beef that is never fed grain, aged 14 to 21 days, delivered around Dallas-Fort Worth.
Raised without grain, added hormones, antibiotics
SK Prime Pastures
Grapeland, Texas
Based near Austin
Grapeland, Texas family farm raising grass-finished beef and lamb by hand; ships to your door, with a monthly Homestead Box subscription option.
Raised without grain, added hormones, antibiotics, vaccines
Bandera Grassland
Tarpley, Texas
Based near Austin
Tarpley, Texas ranch raising purebred Longhorn cattle; grassfed and grass finished, dry aged beef, AGA member. 2025 and most 2026 supply is reserved.
Raised without grain, added hormones, antibiotics
Slanker's Grass-fed Meats
Powderly, Texas
Based near Austin
Ted Slanker's Powderly, Texas farm, shipping grass-fed, grass-finished, omega-3 meat nationwide since 2000, including bison, lamb, and pork.
Raised without grain
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Central Texas Hill Country is home to several grass-finished beef operations within 45-60 minutes of Austin. The Texas Department of Agriculture's Go Texan program (gotexan.org) certifies Texas-raised producers, and several participating ranches are in Gillespie, Blanco, and Hays counties, direct farm access from Austin. EatWild.com's Texas page lists farms by region, with several Hill Country operations selling freezer beef shares.
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White Oak Pastures
Bluffton, Georgia
Ships to Austin
Multi-generation regenerative farm in Bluffton, Georgia with on-farm processing; ships nationwide, plus a farm store and Southeast Whole Foods.
Raised without grain
Alderspring Ranch
Pahsimeroi Valley, Idaho
Ships to Austin
Certified-organic ranch in Idaho's Pahsimeroi Valley, cattle range-herded across 46,000 wild acres; ships frozen to the lower 48 at cost.
Raised without grain
Seven Sons
Roanoke, Indiana + ~150 partner farms nationwide
Ships to Austin
Family regenerative farm in Roanoke, Indiana run by seven brothers with a vetted partner network; subscribe or order a la carte, ships nationwide.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones, gmos
Northstar Bison
Cameron, Wisconsin
Ships to Austin
Vertically integrated Wisconsin producer of grass-fed bison and beef, harvested on the ranch; ships nationwide, local pickup in Cameron.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones
Primal Pastures
Murrieta, California & Arizona
Ships to Austin
Solar-powered family farm in Murrieta, California raising grass-fed beef and pastured poultry; nationwide shipping, boxes, and beef shares.
Raised without antibiotics, added hormones, grain
Stemple Creek Ranch
Tomales/Petaluma, California (Marin & Sonoma counties)
Ships to Austin
Fourth-generation Marin County, California ranch, certified-organic grass-finished beef and lamb; ships nationwide, free delivery in California.
Raised without grain
Crowd Cow
USA, Uruguay & Japan (farm-specific)
Ships to Austin
Online marketplace naming the exact farm behind every cut, from US ranches plus Uruguay and Japan; ships nationwide, no subscription needed.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones
ButcherBox
Australia, New Zealand & USA
Ships to Austin
The largest US grass-fed beef subscription, sourcing from Australia, New Zealand, and US farms; curated monthly boxes shipped nationwide.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones
US Wellness Meats
Missouri & Midwest USA
Ships to Austin
Direct-to-consumer grass-fed beef pioneer running since 2000, deep on organ meats, bones, and tallow; ships nationwide from Missouri.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones
Good Ranchers
USA (100+ independent family farms)
Ships to Austin
Subscription meat service sourcing only from 100-plus US family farms, with a dedicated grass-finished program; free nationwide shipping.
Raised without grain, antibiotics
Five Mile Beef
Southern Utah & Nevada (700,000-acre ranch)
Ships to Austin
Single-ranch operation across 700,000 acres of Southern Utah and Nevada; same-day delivery to St. George and Tonopah, nationwide shipping paused.
Raised without grain, vaccines, antibiotics, added hormones
Grass Roots Farmers' Cooperative
Multi-state USA (40+ cooperative farms)
Ships to Austin
Farmer-owned cooperative of 40-plus regenerative US farms selling grass-fed beef and pastured meats; nationwide shipping with subscribe-and-save.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones
Wild Pastures
Multiple US regenerative farms
Ships to Austin
Meat delivery service sourcing grass-fed beef from regenerative US family farms, farm named on every package; one-time or subscription, 48 states.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones, gmos
C&F Farms
Roanoke, Virginia
Ships to Austin
Third-generation family farm in Roanoke, Virginia, grass-finished with no antibiotics or added hormones; nationwide shipping plus local pickup.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones, synthetic pesticides
Parker Pastures
Gunnison, Colorado
Ships to Austin
Family ranch in Gunnison, Colorado, grass-finished with no grain ever, founded 2006; ships to all 50 states, ranch pickup available.
Raised without grain
John Henry's Meats
Millington, Michigan
Ships to Austin
Family farm in Millington, Michigan raising grass-finished beef, pork, and poultry since 2007; ships across the US except AK and HI, plus pickup.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones
Wholly Cow Market
Johnson City, Kansas (Stanton County)
Ships to Austin
Fifth-generation Kansas family ranch in Johnson City, grass-finished with no hormones or antibiotics; ships nationwide, local pickup and cafe.
Raised without added hormones, antibiotics, grain
Nourished By Nature
Bismarck, North Dakota
Ships to Austin
Direct brand of Gabe Brown's regenerative Brown's Ranch near Bismarck, North Dakota; grass-finished beef and lamb to the lower 48, plus ND pickup.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones, gmos
Triple E Farms
Romney, West Virginia
Ships to Austin
Small regenerative family farm in Romney, West Virginia, grass-finished and always corn and soy free; ships to the lower 48, plus local pickup.
Raised without grain
Salmon Creek Ranch
Bodega, California
Ships to Austin
Sonoma County ranch on certified organic pasture; 100% grass-fed and finished Highland beef, dry-aged 14 to 21 days, ships across the continental US.
Raised without grain, added hormones, antibiotics, gmos
Pasture Prime Wagyu
Oxford, Florida
Ships to Austin
Oxford, Florida farm raising AGA-certified 100% grass-fed Wagyu beef; ships nationwide, with Saturday farm pickups.
Raised without grain
Blue Bear Farm & Cattle Co.
Cairo, Georgia
Ships to Austin
Cairo, Georgia farm raising grass fed and grass finished Red Devon beef, dry aged 14 to 20 days, AGW certified, ships nationwide frozen.
Raised without grain
B Bar Ranch
Emigrant, Montana
Ships to Austin
Emigrant, Montana ranch in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem; USDA Certified Organic, grass-finished beef delivered nationwide through Regen Market.
Raised without grain, added hormones, antibiotics
Richards Grassfed Beef
Oregon House, California
Ships to Austin
Five-generation California ranch, American Grassfed and Land to Market certified; recently expanded from West Coast shipping to nationwide delivery.
Raised without grain
Thankful Harvest
Laporte City, Iowa
Ships to Austin
Fifth-generation Iowa farm; USDA Certified Organic, 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef, direct delivery in IA/NE/SD and nationwide shipping.
Raised without grain
Tallgrass Beef Company
Sedan, Kansas
Ships to Austin
Sedan, Kansas beef company associated with Bill Kurtis; grass fed and grass finished beef free of grain, sold via mail order plus Midwest and East Coast retail.
Raised without grain
Lasater Grasslands Beef
Matheson, Colorado
Ships to Austin
Colorado ranching family since 1882, now fourth generation; grass fed and grass finished beef that never sees a feedlot, ground beef cited at $8.99/lb.
Raised without grain, added hormones, antibiotics, synthetic pesticides
Flying B Bar Ranch
Strasburg, Colorado
Ships to Austin
Strasburg, Colorado ranch raising Wagyu-Angus and Angus cattle; grass fed, grass finished, never given grain or corn, ships nationwide free over $199.
Raised without grain, added hormones, antibiotics
Hays Family Farm
Bainbridge, Indiana
Ships to Austin
Bainbridge, Indiana family farm selling 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef, plus lamb, pork, and chicken, shipped nationwide.
Raised without grain
KOL Foods
Silver Spring, Maryland
Ships to Austin
Silver Spring, Maryland glatt kosher meat company; 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef and lamb, no grain-finished option, ships nationwide.
Raised without grain
Beaver Brook Ranch
Hope, New Jersey
Ships to Austin
Hope, New Jersey ranch selling beef that is truly grass fed and grass finished, never in a feedlot, dry-aged 14 days, with free shipping.
Raised without grain
Miller's Bio Farm
Quarryville, Pennsylvania
Ships to Austin
Quarryville, Pennsylvania farm selling ground beef that is 100% grass-fed and finished, never supplemented with grain, plus A2/A2 dairy, ships nationwide.
Raised without grain
Roaming Bison Ranch
Saint Ignatius, Montana
Ships to Austin
Montana's Mission Valley ranch raising grass fed, grass finished bison and beef; ships free to the contiguous US on bundles and add-ons.
Raised without grain
Ayers Valley Farm
Russellville, Ohio
Ships to Austin
Russellville, Ohio farm selling 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef, shipped across the continental United States.
Raised without grain
Maker's Meadow
West Alexandria, Ohio
Ships to Austin
West Alexandria, Ohio farm raising cattle and sheep that are 100% grass-fed and finished; free shipping over $249, plus Ohio local delivery.
Raised without grain
Acabonac Farms
Yaphank, New York
Ships to Austin
Long Island, New York farm; 100% grass fed and finished beef, not fed corn or soy, explicitly grass-finished not grain-finished, nationwide delivery.
Raised without grain
Mary Mel Family Farm
Siler City, North Carolina
Ships to Austin
Siler City, North Carolina family farm; "grass-fed beef is never grain-finished," ships continental US, also pasture-raised pork and chicken.
Raised without grain
Lick Skillet Farm
New Market, Tennessee
Ships to Austin
Century-old family farm in New Market, Tennessee; 100% grass-finished beef with no corn or soy, ships UPS free over $200.
Raised without grain
Grassway Organics
East Troy, Wisconsin
Ships to Austin
USDA Certified Organic farm in East Troy, Wisconsin; 100% grass fed with no grain ever, home delivery to 35-plus states, free shipping over $199.
Raised without grain
Home Place Pastures
Como, Mississippi
Ships to Austin
Home Place Pastures in Como, Mississippi raises "100% grass-fed, grass-finished" beef, harvested and packed in its own SQF-certified, USDA-inspected facility.
Raised without grain
Dakota Bluffs
Platte, South Dakota
Ships to Austin
100% grass-finished beef in Platte, South Dakota; free shipping to all lower-48 states.
Raised without grain
Beck Ranch
Lonetree, Wyoming
Ships to Austin
Beck Ranch raises Black Angus cattle on high mountain pasture in Lonetree, Wyoming, describing its beef as "100% Grass-Fed, No Grains," shipped nationwide.
Raised without antibiotics, added hormones
Find Grass-Fed Beef at Austin Grocery Stores
These retail chains have locations in Austin. Check the store locator on each brand's website for the nearest location.
Grocery Stores in Austin with Grass-Fed Beef
- Whole Foods Market (Flagship)525 N Lamar Blvd, the original store, best grass-fed selection of any grocery in the US
- Central Market (HEB)Multiple Austin locations, premium HEB format, excellent grass-fed and Texas beef selection
- Sprouts Farmers MarketMultiple Austin locations
- SFC Farmers Market (South Congress)Year-round, Saturdays, local Texas ranchers
- Mueller Farmers MarketSundays, Mueller neighborhood, Austin's best farmers market for local beef vendors
- Texas Farmers Market at MuellerSeparate Sunday market in same area, overlaps and complements SFC
Verde Farms
Uruguay, Australia & USA
Sold at retail chains
AGA-certified grass-fed beef brand sold at Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, and Sprouts; sourced from Uruguay, Australia, and US farms.
Raised without grain, antibiotics
Panorama Organic
California & Oregon, USA
Sold at retail chains
USDA Organic grass-fed beef from 50-plus family ranches in California and Oregon, owned by Perdue; sold at Whole Foods, Sprouts, and Safeway.
Raised without grain, antibiotics
Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed
Midwest, Northeast & West USA (50+ farms)
Sold at retail chains
Brand certifying cattle were never fed grain at any stage, from a 50-ranch US network; sold at Whole Foods, Hy-Vee, co-ops, and online.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones
Force of Nature
Texas, Kansas, South Dakota, Nebraska, Montana + Georgia partner ranch
Sold at retail chains
Regenerative meat brand known for organ-blended ground beef, from Roam Ranch in Texas plus partner ranches; sold at Whole Foods and online.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones
Pederson's Natural Farms
United States (Hamilton, Texas HQ)
Sold at retail chains
Texas clean-label meat company offering USDA Organic, Non-GMO grass-fed beef; sold at Whole Foods, Sprouts, HEB, Amazon, and direct online.
Raised without grain
Hearst Ranch Beef
San Simeon, California
Sold at retail chains
Hearst family Central Coast rangeland since 1865; grass-fed and grass-finished beef sold seasonally through select California Whole Foods and restaurants.
Raised without grain, added hormones, antibiotics
Pre Brands
US, Australia, and New Zealand (multi-farm sourcing)
Sold at retail chains
National retail beef brand sourcing 100% grass-fed and finished beef from certified farms in the US, Australia, and New Zealand; sold at major grocers.
Raised without grain
Teton Waters Ranch
Loveland, Colorado (brand HQ; multi-ranch sourcing)
Sold at retail chains
National retail brand headquartered in Loveland, Colorado; 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef, sausages, and hot dogs sold in grocery stores nationwide.
Raised without grain
SunFed Ranch
California and the Pacific Northwest (multi-ranch sourcing)
Sold at retail chains
California grass-fed beef brand sourcing 100% grass fed and finished beef from partner ranchers in California and the Pacific Northwest.
Raised without grain, added hormones, antibiotics
Buying Tips for Austin Shoppers
- 1The Whole Foods flagship at 525 N Lamar is not just another Whole Foods, visit the full butcher counter in the back of the store, not just the packaged section. The counter carries cuts, aging options, and rancher-specific sourcing that the packaged shelf doesn't reflect. This is the best retail grass-fed beef experience in the country.
- 2Mueller Farmers Market on Sunday mornings is Austin's strongest farmers market for local Central Texas ranchers selling direct, arrive before 10am for the best selection, and bring a cooler if you're buying bulk.
- 3Force of Nature is the definitive Texas-connected delivery option for Austin residents, their sourcing network includes Texas ranches, and they ship from a Texas-proximate supply chain, meaning faster delivery and fresher product for Austin addresses.
- 4Buck Creek Ranch ships same-state within Texas, meaning faster and cheaper delivery to Austin than national services shipping from the Midwest or coasts.
- 5When buying at Austin farmers markets or from Central Texas ranchers, ask specifically whether cattle are 'grass-finished', many Texas ranchers who describe their beef as 'grass-fed' grain-finish for the last 60-90 days, which meaningfully changes the fat profile. The distinction matters and the ranchers will answer directly if you ask.
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