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Ardent Acres Farm Grass-fed Beef
Palisade
★5.0(51)Local beef supplier in Palisade, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Quick Answer
Half a cow in Minnesota costs $2,000-2,500 ($7.50-10.00/lb per pound take-home). There are 43 local suppliers to choose from. Best time to buy: September-November. Most beef is grain-finished.
Minnesota ranks 10th nationally in cattle production with 2.09 million head, but has a unique distinction: more dairy cows (440,000) than beef cows (340,000). This 'dairy crossover' economy means Holstein steers comprise a significant portion of the bulk beef market. The state benefits from abundant corn and distillers grains from its ethanol industry, keeping feed costs competitive.
43 Suppliers
$3.25-6.97/lb Hanging Weight
September-November Best Season
42 Farm Pickup
2 Local Delivery
Buying Bulk Beef in Minnesota: Expert Guide
Pricing
Half cow: $2,000-2,500
Hanging weight: $3.25-6.97/lb
Take-home: $7.50-10.00/lb
Best Time to Buy
Peak season: September-November
The 'Fall Run' (late September through November) is optimal when cattle come off summer pasture in peak condition. However, Minnesota's firearm deer seasons (early-mid November) create severe processing bottlenecks. For grass-finished beef, late fall is essential—animals on lush summer pasture have the best marbling.
Common Breeds
Black Angus, Hereford, Charolais, Holstein, Belted Galloway
Typical practice: Grain-finished
Local Tip
Holstein beef is the 'moneyball' strategy for Minnesota buyers—often 30-40% cheaper than Angus while delivering Prime-grade marbling. For Twin Cities residents, farms along the I-94 corridor (like StoneBridge Beef) offer delivery routes, and buying clubs like TC Farm aggregate orders to neighborhood drop sites at Seward Co-op or The Good Acre.
Top Production Regions
Stearns CountyWinona CountyFillmore CountyOtter Tail CountyMorrison County
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43 Suppliers in Minnesota
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Corner Acres Farm
Mora
★5.0(8)Local beef supplier in Mora, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Fellers Ranch
Conger
★5.0(19)Local beef supplier in Conger, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Forage Girls Farm | Grass-Fed Beef
Hertel
★5.0(7)Local beef supplier in Hertel, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Grazing Acres Bison Farm
Scott County
★5.0(10)Local beef supplier in Scott County, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Hay Creek Stock Farm
Sebeka
★5.0(7)Local beef supplier in Sebeka, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Jake's Organic Farm LLC
Chatfield
★5.0(11)Local beef supplier in Chatfield, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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KDE Farms
Hugo
★5.0(4)Local beef supplier in Hugo, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Linden Grange Farm
Mora
★5.0(7)Local beef supplier in Mora, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Medicine Creek Farm - Grass Fed Beef & Lamb - Pastured Pork
Finlayson
★5.0(9)Local beef supplier in Finlayson, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Pleasurewoods Farm Meats
Ogilvie
★5.0(5)Local beef supplier in Ogilvie, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Salonek Farms
Montrose
★5.0(32)Local beef supplier in Montrose, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Stormy Creek Farm
New Ulm
★5.0(9)Local beef supplier in New Ulm, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Sutton Ridge Farm
Jordan
★5.0(8)Local beef supplier in Jordan, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Braham Custom Meat & Retail
Braham
★4.9(68)Local beef supplier in Braham, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Butcher Block Meats LLC
Dilworth
★4.9(76)Local beef supplier in Dilworth, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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French Lake Butcher Shop
South Haven
★4.9(48)Local beef supplier in South Haven, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Frickson Family Farms
Dakota
★4.9(73)Local beef supplier in Dakota, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Grass Fed Cattle Co.
Minneapolis
★4.9(60)Minnesota and Western Wisconsin farmers collective. Sustainably raised, free range beef, pork and chicken delivered to Twin Cities area.
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Hackenmueller Meats
Robbinsdale
★4.9(401)Local beef supplier in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Helstrom Farms
Luverne
★4.9(28)Minnesota grass-fed beef and pasture-raised chicken. Family farm committed to sustainable practices.
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Hidden Stream Farm LLC
Elgin
★4.9(41)Local beef supplier in Elgin, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Johnson Family Pastures -- Grass Fed Beef & Heritage Breed Pork
Clam Falls
★4.9(30)Local beef supplier in Clam Falls, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Lake Country Meats
Alexandria
★4.9(246)Local beef supplier in Alexandria, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Mike's Butcher Shop
West Saint Paul
★4.9(176)Local beef supplier in West Saint Paul, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Pastures A Plenty Farm & Co
Kerkhoven
★4.9(9)Local beef supplier in Kerkhoven, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Ready Meats Inc
Minneapolis
★4.9(222)Local beef supplier in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Schmidt's Meat Market
Nicollet
★4.9(968)Local beef supplier in Nicollet, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Thielen Meats of Pierz
Pierz
★4.9(527)Local beef supplier in Pierz, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Walker Farms, LLC
Princeton
★4.9(14)Local beef supplier in Princeton, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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White Bear Butchery - A Flicker Meat Co
Saint Paul
★4.9(310)Local beef supplier in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Zweber Farms, LLC
Elko New Market
★4.9(48)Local beef supplier in Elko New Market, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Big Steer Meats
Saint Paul
★4.8(175)Local beef supplier in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Emily Meats
Emily
★4.8(250)Local beef supplier in Emily, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Hungry Farmer Meat Co
North Branch
★4.8(443)Local beef supplier in North Branch, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Pouliot Ranch
Independence
★4.8(13)Local beef supplier in Independence, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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St. Paul Meat Shop
Saint Paul
★4.8(207)Local beef supplier in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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TC Farm - Montrose Farm (no onsite sales)
Montrose
★4.8(31)Local beef supplier in Montrose, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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The Snake River Farm Minnesota
Becker
★4.8(27)Local beef supplier in Becker, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Grundhofer's Old Fashion Meats
Hugo
★4.7(348)Local beef supplier in Hugo, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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StoneBridge Beef
Long Prairie
★4.5(8)Local beef supplier in Long Prairie, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Havenwood Meats
New Germany
★4.3(70)Local beef supplier in New Germany, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Thousand Hills Cattle Company
Becker
★4.0(32)Local beef supplier in Becker, Minnesota. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Buying Beef in Minnesota
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How much does half a cow cost in Minnesota?
A standard grain-finished half cow runs $2,000-2,500 total in Minnesota. At $4.10/lb hanging weight (typical rate), a 403 lb half costs about $1,650 to the farmer, plus $50 slaughter fee and $0.85/lb processing (~$340). Take-home yield is approximately 260 lbs, making your effective cost $7.50-8.00/lb for all cuts.
02
What is the 'dairy crossover' and how does it affect Minnesota beef prices?
Minnesota has more dairy cows than beef cows, meaning Holstein steers make up a significant portion of local bulk beef. Holstein beef marbles exceptionally well (often grading Prime) but has a lower dressing percentage due to heavier bone structure. This creates a unique value opportunity—Holstein quarters often trade at 30-40% less than Angus, providing Prime-grade eating at discount prices.
03
Why can't I pick up beef during early November in Minnesota?
Minnesota's firearm deer seasons (November 8-23 and November 22-30 in 2025) overwhelm custom processors. Many lockers suspend beef operations entirely during these weeks to handle thousands of deer. Schedule your beef harvest for late October or wait until December.
04
Can I keep a freezer in my unheated Minnesota garage?
Chest freezers generally work in cold garages, but extreme cold (below 0°F) can cause problems. When ambient temperature drops below the freezer's thermostat setting, the compressor stops running and the freezer section can actually warm up. 'Garage Ready' freezers have heaters to prevent this. During Polar Vortex conditions, some Minnesotans simply unplug the freezer and let nature do the work.
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