Grass-Fed Beef in Alaska: Where to Buy
Alaska's short growing season limits local grass-fed beef production, but Alaska Natural Foods, a family cattle ranch in Delta Junction run by Matthew and Tangy Bates, is a genuine in-state source, grass-fed and grass-finished, sold through an on-farm store and online farm shares. Anchorage's retail stores carry multiple certified brands, and a handful of suppliers ship to Alaska more broadly, though shipping surcharges apply. The Matanuska-Susitna Valley has a small but committed community of sustainable ranchers, and the Alaska Farmers Market network connects Anchorage and Fairbanks shoppers with local producers during the summer months.
Local Suppliers in Alaska
These suppliers from our directory are based in or deliver to Alaska.
Grass-Fed Beef Farms in Alaska
Based HereThese suppliers are headquartered in or primarily source from Alaska.
Alaska Natural Foods
Delta Junction, Alaska
Based in Alaska
Family cattle and pig farm in Delta Junction, Alaska; grass-finished beef sold as farm shares, a meat CSA, and boxes, with an on-farm butcher.
Raised without grain
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Alaska Natural Foods, run by Matthew and Tangy Bates in Delta Junction (Alaska's interior, southeast of Fairbanks), raises grass-fed and grass-finished beef, pork, lamb, and bison, sold through an on-farm store and butcher shop plus online farm shares and a meat CSA. Beyond them, Alaska has unique logistical challenges for beef delivery, most nationwide shippers add surcharges for AK addresses, and delivery times are longer. ButcherBox and US Wellness Meats both ship to Alaska. For more local options, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources' Division of Agriculture maintains a directory of Alaska agricultural producers at dnr.alaska.gov/ag. The Anchorage Market & Festival runs May–September and features local meat vendors.
Online Delivery to Alaska
These suppliers ship frozen nationwide and deliver to all Alaska addresses.
White Oak Pastures
Bluffton, Georgia
Ships to Alaska
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 Alaska
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 Alaska
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 Alaska
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 Alaska
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 Alaska
Fourth-generation Marin County, California ranch, certified-organic grass-finished beef and lamb; ships nationwide, free delivery in California.
Raised without grain
Shirttail Creek Farm
Brenham, Texas
Ships to Alaska
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
Crowd Cow
USA, Uruguay & Japan (farm-specific)
Ships to Alaska
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 Alaska
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 Alaska
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 Alaska
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 Alaska
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 Alaska
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
Buck Creek Meats
Paducah, Texas (family farm since the 1930s)
Ships to Alaska
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
Wild Pastures
Multiple US regenerative farms
Ships to Alaska
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 Alaska
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 Alaska
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 Alaska
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 Alaska
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 Alaska
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 Alaska
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
Find Grass-Fed Beef at Alaska Grocery Stores
These retail brands are stocked at grocery chains in Alaska. Check the store locator on each brand's website for the nearest location.
Grocery Stores in Alaska with Grass-Fed Beef
- Whole Foods MarketAnchorage, best certified selection in the state
- Carrs / SafewayAnchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, select organic lines
- Fred Meyer (Kroger)Anchorage, Fairbanks, Simple Truth Organic
- Natural PantryAnchorage, specialty natural grocery
- Three Bears AlaskaFairbanks, Wasilla, Soldotna
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
Buying Tips for Alaska Shoppers
- 1Whole Foods Anchorage has the most reliable AGA-certified grass-fed selection in the state, Verde Farms and Force of Nature are typically stocked.
- 2Expect shipping surcharges of $15–$40 for Alaska deliveries from online suppliers; factor this into your per-pound cost when comparing to retail.
- 3The Anchorage Market & Festival (May–September) and Fairbanks Farmers Market are your best chances to buy from Alaska-raised livestock producers.
- 4ButcherBox includes Alaska in their free shipping policy for subscription members, one of the most cost-effective delivery options for AK addresses.
- 5Mat-Su Valley (Palmer/Wasilla) has several small farms raising grass-fed beef; ask at the Palmer Farmers Market or contact the Mat-Su Borough Extension Office.
- 6Alaska Natural Foods (Delta Junction) is a genuine in-state cattle ranch, grass-fed and grass-finished, with an on-farm store, meat CSA, and beef shares, a rare option that sidesteps the Lower-48 shipping surcharge problem entirely.
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