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B&B Farms - Michigan Grass-Fed Beef
Alpena
★5.0(8)Local beef supplier in Alpena, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Quick Answer
Half a cow in Michigan costs $1,800-2,600 ($8.00-11.00/lb per pound take-home). There are 41 local suppliers to choose from. Best time to buy: September-November. Both grass-fed and grain-finished options available.
Michigan's cattle economy is a $750 million industry comprising approximately 12,000 farms, with heavy concentrations in the Thumb and Southern Lower Peninsula. The state's industry is uniquely symbiotic with its dairy sector - a significant percentage of 'local beef' originates from Holstein steers, creating a tiered market that offers consumers a wider range of price points than traditional beef states.
41 Suppliers
$3.50-6.50/lb Hanging Weight
September-November Best Season
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Buying Bulk Beef in Michigan: Expert Guide
Pricing
Half cow: $1,800-2,600
Hanging weight: $3.50-6.50/lb
Take-home: $8.00-11.00/lb
Best Time to Buy
Peak season: September-November
Fall harvest is optimal when cattle come off summer pasture in peak condition. However, Michigan's firearm deer seasons (November) create severe processing bottlenecks. Book processing 12-24 months in advance. The Great Lakes moderate temperatures but Michigan winters require expensive stored forage.
Common Breeds
Black Angus, Hereford, Holstein, Scottish Highland, Simmental
Typical practice: Mixed (pasture-raised, grain-finished)
Local Tip
Holstein beef is the 'moneyball' strategy for Michigan buyers - often 30-40% cheaper than Angus while delivering Choice or Prime-grade marbling due to dairy cattle's genetic predisposition for intramuscular fat. Farms like Benjamin Beef and Wernette Beef specialize in this value segment.
Top Production Regions
The Thumb (Huron, Sanilac, Tuscola)Southern Lower PeninsulaNorthern Lower PeninsulaUpper PeninsulaSouthwest Michigan
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41 Suppliers in Michigan
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Brass Ring Beef
Metamora
★5.0(10)Local beef supplier in Metamora, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Bristol Haven Farm
Bristol
★5.0(1)100% grass-fed Michigan beef using regenerative farming practices. USDA-certified processing. Healthier fats with higher Omega-3s.
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Caldwell's Crooked Creek Farm
Lapeer
★5.0(55)Local beef supplier in Lapeer, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Drumhiller Farms
Parma
★5.0(23)Local beef supplier in Parma, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Greener Grass Farms
Quincy
★5.0(8)Local beef supplier in Quincy, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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JNelson Farms
Hope
★5.0(10)Local beef supplier in Hope, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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John Henry's Meats - The Grazing Table Farm Stand & Offices
Millington
★5.0(60)Local beef supplier in Millington, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Judd Organic Angus Farms
Belleville
★5.0(3)Local beef supplier in Belleville, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Livingston Farms
Saint Johns
★5.0(9)Local beef supplier in Saint Johns, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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McCollum Cattle & Livestock Company LLC
Imlay City
★5.0(20)Local beef supplier in Imlay City, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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McElroy Farms
Hillsdale
★5.0(9)Local beef supplier in Hillsdale, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Michigan Craft Beef
Zeeland
★5.0(19)Local beef supplier in Zeeland, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Pickhead Cattle
Lakeview
★5.0(17)Local beef supplier in Lakeview, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Raterink Family Farm
Ottawa County
★5.0(37)Local beef supplier in Ottawa County, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Rocky Oak Farms
Albion
★5.0(9)Local beef supplier in Albion, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Sawmill Creek Farms LLC
Richmond
★5.0(42)Local beef supplier in Richmond, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Signature Farms
Davison
★5.0(21)Local beef supplier in Davison, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Silver Woods Farm
Armada
★5.0(16)Local beef supplier in Armada, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Top Line Farms
Davison
★5.0(8)Local beef supplier in Davison, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Beard Bros Beef
Pentwater
★4.9(45)Local beef supplier in Pentwater, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Brost Farms
Monroe
★4.9(86)Local beef supplier in Monroe, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Cook Family Farm
Gaylord
★4.9(84)Local beef supplier in Gaylord, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Creswick Farms
Ravenna
★4.9(171)Local beef supplier in Ravenna, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Provision Family Farms
White Cloud
★4.9(23)Local beef supplier in White Cloud, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Seven Sons Farms
Roanoke
★4.9(3763)Local beef supplier in Roanoke, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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1-Man Ranch LLC
Niles
★4.8(21)Local beef supplier in Niles, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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BP Farms, LLC
Dundee
★4.8(39)Local beef supplier in Dundee, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Plymouth Prime Meats
Plymouth
★4.8(95)Local beef supplier in Plymouth, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Spartan Farms Meat
Sparta
★4.8(11)Local beef supplier in Sparta, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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The Butcher Shop
Belleville
★4.8(145)Local beef supplier in Belleville, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Byron Center Meats
Byron Center
★4.7(423)Local beef supplier in Byron Center, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Grand Butchers
Grand Rapids
★4.7(170)Local beef supplier in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Pleasant View Beef
Jonesville
★4.7(32)Local beef supplier in Jonesville, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Sparrow Meat Market
Ann Arbor
★4.7(383)Local beef supplier in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Village Butcher Shoppe
Milford
★4.7(264)Local beef supplier in Milford, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Ludington Meat Company
Ludington
★4.6(471)Local beef supplier in Ludington, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Baseline Farm
Dexter
★4.5(12)Local beef supplier in Dexter, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Brower Farms Meat Processing
Brown City
★4.4(183)Local beef supplier in Brown City, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Dearborn Meat Market
Dearborn
★4.4(777)Local beef supplier in Dearborn, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Angus Cattle Co LLC
Laingsburg
★4.3(190)Local beef supplier in Laingsburg, Michigan. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Buying Beef in Michigan
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What does half a cow cost in Michigan?
A half cow in Michigan costs $1,800-2,600 total depending on breed and finishing. Grain-finished runs $3.50-4.50/lb hanging weight; grass-fed/heritage is $4.50-6.50/lb. Add $100 harvest share and $0.80/lb processing. Take-home yield is about 200-230 lbs, making effective cost $8-11/lb.
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What is 'dairy beef' and is it worth buying in Michigan?
Dairy beef comes from Holstein steers - male calves from dairy operations entered into the beef supply chain. Modern management produces Holstein beef that often grades Choice or Prime due to their genetic predisposition for intramuscular fat. It's typically 15-30% cheaper than beef breeds and available year-round since dairy calves are born continuously.
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Why do I need to book 12-24 months ahead in Michigan?
Michigan has a chronic processing bottleneck. Popular facilities like Byron Center Meats book that far in advance. The situation worsens in November during deer season when processors convert to venison. Get on waitlists early, and be flexible on your harvest date to catch cancellations.
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What makes Upper Peninsula beef different?
The UP is a high-challenge environment with short growing seasons, favoring hardy heritage breeds like Scottish Highland that thrive outdoors in harsh winters. 'Food sovereignty' is a central theme. Operations like Mackinac Highland Beef and Jere Farms have innovated delivery networks to ship UP-raised beef to the Lower Peninsula.
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