State Guide

Grass-Fed Beef in Colorado: Where to Buy

Colorado's Front Range and Eastern Plains are home to a thriving grass-fed ranching community β€” though most Colorado operations sell regionally or direct rather than through national online directories. For online delivery, every major grass-fed brand ships to Colorado. In-store, Natural Grocers (headquartered in Lakewood, CO) has the most consistent grass-fed selection of any chain in the state, and Whole Foods and Sprouts locations from Fort Collins to Pueblo fill out the retail picture.

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None of the suppliers in our current directory are based in Colorado, but the state has an active direct-farm scene. Colorado State University Extension's 'Colorado Proud' program and EatWild.com both list grass-fed ranches selling direct across the Front Range, San Luis Valley, and Eastern Plains β€” often at below-retail prices for bulk orders.

Online Delivery to Colorado

These suppliers ship frozen nationwide and deliver to all Colorado addresses.

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White Oak Pastures

Farm Direct

Bluffton, Georgia

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4.8

Direct-to-consumer sales from one of America's most celebrated regenerative farms. 100% grass-fed, carbon-negative certified, on-farm processing. Ships nationwide; farm tours and on-site store also available.

βœ“Animal Welfare Approvedβœ“Certified Regenerative by AGWβœ“Non-GMO Project Verified+1 more
$12–$45/lb
βœ“ 100% Grass-Fed
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Alderspring Ranch

Farm Direct

Pahsimeroi Valley, Idaho

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4.9

Alderspring Ranch is a family-operated ranch in the Pahsimeroi Valley of Idaho raising certified organic, 100% grass-fed beef on 46,000+ acres of wild mountain rangeland. Their operation holds both USDA Organic and the stricter Real Organic Project certification β€” believed to be the largest contiguous certified organic rangeland in the continental US.

βœ“USDA Certified Organicβœ“Real Organic Project (ROP)
$14–$76/lb
βœ“ 100% Grass-Fedβœ“ Organic
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Seven Sons

Farm Direct

Roanoke, Indiana + ~150 partner farms nationwide

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4.9

Seven Sons is a family-owned regenerative farm in Roanoke, Indiana run by seven brothers. They offer 100% grass-fed beef, pastured pork, heritage lamb, bison, and pasture-raised chicken from their 500-acre home farm and a curated network of ~150 vetted partner farms β€” all under a Subscribe & Save program or a la carte ordering with farm-store pickup.

βœ“100% Weird Free Guarantee (proprietary)βœ“No Antibiotics Everβœ“No Added Hormones+1 more
$12–$55/lb
βœ“ 100% Grass-Fed
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Northstar Bison

Farm Direct

Cameron, Wisconsin

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4.7

Northstar Bison is a vertically integrated regenerative meat company based in Cameron, Wisconsin, specializing in 100% grass-fed and finished bison alongside beef, elk, wild Alaskan seafood, and pasture-raised poultry. Their Zero Stress Field Harvest β€” animals harvested on the ranch rather than transported β€” is a core welfare and quality commitment.

βœ“Open Gate Certified (proprietary transparency standard)βœ“No Antibiotics Everβœ“No Added Hormones
$22–$35+/lb
βœ“ 100% Grass-Fed
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Primal Pastures

Farm Direct

Murrieta, California & Arizona

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4.6

Primal Pastures is a family-operated regenerative farm in Murrieta, California raising 100% grass-fed beef and pasture-raised chicken, pork, and lamb. Solar-powered and direct-to-consumer, they ship nationwide and also operate a 30-acre organic u-pick eco-farm open to the public.

βœ“The Primal Standard (proprietary)βœ“No Antibiotics Everβœ“No Added Hormones+1 more
$14–$65+/lb
βœ“ 100% Grass-Fed
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Crowd Cow

Farm Direct

USA, Uruguay & Japan (farm-specific)

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4.6

Crowd Cow connects consumers directly to independent farms across the US and internationally, with each product listing showing the exact farm it came from. No subscription required. Carries 100% grass-fed beef, Wagyu, heritage pork, and wild seafood with full sourcing transparency.

βœ“No Antibiotics Everβœ“No Added Hormonesβœ“Certified Humane (select farms)
$10–$45/lb (grass-fed)
βœ“ 100% Grass-Fed
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ButcherBox

Subscription

Australia, New Zealand & USA

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4.3

ButcherBox is the largest grass-fed beef subscription service in the US, delivering curated boxes of 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef (plus chicken and pork) directly to consumers. Flexible plans, frequent promotions, and the most competitive per-pound pricing in the subscription category.

βœ“No Antibiotics Everβœ“No Added Hormonesβœ“Humanely Raised+1 more
$6–$11/lb (subscription pricing)
βœ“ 100% Grass-Fed
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US Wellness Meats

Subscription

Missouri & Midwest USA

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4.5

One of the original direct-to-consumer grass-fed beef companies in the US, operating since 2000. Offers an unmatched selection of specialty cuts, organ meats, bones, and tallow from Missouri and Midwest farms. The top choice for ancestral diet and carnivore community shoppers.

βœ“No Antibiotics Everβœ“No Added Hormonesβœ“USDA Process Verified
$10–$35/lb
βœ“ 100% Grass-Fed
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Good Ranchers

Subscription

USA (100+ independent family farms)

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4.5

Good Ranchers is a subscription-based meat delivery service sourcing exclusively from 100+ independent American family farms β€” no imported meat. Offers both a grain-finished (USDA graded Prime and Choice) and a dedicated grass-finished beef program, with free shipping on all orders nationwide.

βœ“USDA Prime (select products)βœ“USDA Choice (select products)βœ“No Antibiotics Ever (chicken)+1 more
$109–$364/box
βœ“ 100% Grass-Fed
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The Five Mile Beef

Farm Direct

Southern Utah & Nevada (700,000-acre ranch)

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4.8

The Five Mile Beef is a single-ranch, direct-to-consumer operation spanning 700,000 acres across Southern Utah and Nevada. All beef is 100% grass-fed and grass-finished on native pastures β€” no grain, no vaccines, no hormones. Same-day local delivery to St. George, UT and Tonopah, NV; nationwide UPS shipping for all other addresses.

βœ“Grass-Fed Certified (self-declared)βœ“All-Natural (self-declared)βœ“No Vaccines Ever+2 more
$9–$48/lb (bulk shares from $11.67/lb equiv.)
βœ“ 100% Grass-Fed

Find Grass-Fed Beef at Colorado Grocery Stores

These retail brands are stocked at grocery chains in Colorado. Check the store locator on each brand's website for the nearest location.

Grocery Stores in Colorado with Grass-Fed Beef

  • Natural GrocersHeadquartered in Lakewood, CO β€” largest selection of grass-fed brands statewide
  • Whole Foods MarketDenver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
  • Sprouts Farmers MarketFront Range locations
  • King Soopers / City MarketStatewide β€” carries Verde Farms and select organic beef
  • Vitamin CottageNatural Grocers brand, statewide
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Verde Farms

Retail

Uruguay & USA

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4.4

AGA-certified 100% grass-fed beef available at Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Sprouts, and many regional chains. Sourced from Uruguay and domestic US farms. The most accessible grass-fed brand for shoppers who prefer to buy at retail.

βœ“American Grassfed Association (AGA)βœ“USDA Certified Organic (select products)βœ“Non-GMO Project Verified+1 more
$7–$20/lb
βœ“ 100% Grass-Fed
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Panorama Organic

Retail

California & Oregon, USA

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4.4

Panorama Organic is a farmer-owned cooperative of 50+ ranches in California and Oregon producing USDA Certified Organic, 100% grass-fed beef. As a cooperative, the farmers own the brand and share in profits β€” and all 500,000+ acres of pasture are certified organic.

βœ“USDA Certified Organicβœ“American Grassfed Association (AGA)βœ“Non-GMO Project Verified+2 more
$8–$25/lb
βœ“ 100% Grass-Fedβœ“ Organic
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Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed

Retail

Midwest, Northeast & West USA (50+ farms)

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4.5

Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed is one of the few brands to explicitly certify that cattle were never fed grain at any stage of life β€” not even in the feedlot before slaughter. AGA-certified and Audubon Bird-Friendly certified across all 50 ranches in their Midwest, Northeast, and West Coast network.

βœ“American Grassfed Association (AGA)βœ“Audubon Conservation Ranching / Bird-Friendly Landβœ“Non-GMO Project Verified+2 more
$10–$55/lb
βœ“ 100% Grass-Fed
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Force of Nature

Retail

Multi-state USA + select AU/NZ farms

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4.6

Force of Nature sources 100% grass-fed beef and ancestral meats (bison, elk, venison) from a network of regeneratively managed ranches across the US. Their signature product is blended ground meat incorporating organ meats, making nutrient-dense eating easy. Available at Whole Foods and online.

βœ“Land Steward Index (proprietary regenerative pledge)βœ“Land to Market / Savory Institute (select ranches)βœ“No Antibiotics Ever+2 more
$14–$45/lb
βœ“ 100% Grass-Fed
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Pederson's Natural Farms

Retail

United States (Hamilton, Texas HQ)

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4.4

Pederson's Natural Farms is a Texas-based meat company founded in 1992, best known for pioneering no-sugar-added bacon nationwide. They offer USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified grass-fed beef alongside their clean-label pork products β€” all free from nitrates, hormones, antibiotics, MSG, and gluten. Widely available at Whole Foods, Sprouts, HEB, and online.

βœ“USDA Certified Organic (select lines)βœ“Non-GMO Project Verifiedβœ“Whole30 Approved+2 more
$10–$20/lb equiv.
βœ“ 100% Grass-Fedβœ“ Organic

Buying Tips for Colorado Shoppers

  • 1Natural Grocers (Vitamin Cottage) is your best in-store bet in Colorado β€” the chain is headquartered here and typically carries more grass-fed SKUs than Whole Foods in this market.
  • 2Boulder County Farmers Market (Saturdays, May–November) and the Denver Farmers Market at City Park both feature Colorado-raised grass-fed beef from Front Range ranchers.
  • 3Colorado's altitude and climate support excellent year-round grazing in lower elevations β€” Eastern Plains operations often sell quarter- and half-cow shares direct from the ranch.
  • 4For the most cost-effective option in Colorado, subscription services like ButcherBox or Good Ranchers offer the lowest per-pound pricing with free nationwide shipping.
  • 5EatWild.com lists 20+ Colorado grass-fed operations; many offer on-farm pickup in addition to delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there local Colorado grass-fed beef farms I can buy from?β–Ύ
Yes, though none are currently in our national directory. Colorado has many direct-sale ranches β€” check EatWild.com filtered by Colorado, the Colorado Proud program at coloradoproud.org, or the Boulder and Denver farmers markets for local ranchers selling direct.
Where can I buy grass-fed beef in Denver?β–Ύ
Whole Foods (Cherry Creek, Park Meadows, Boulder), Natural Grocers (multiple Denver locations), and Sprouts (statewide) all carry certified grass-fed beef. For delivery, all major online suppliers ship to Denver. The Denver Farmers Market and Boulder County Farmers Market feature local Colorado ranchers on weekends.
Does Natural Grocers have a good grass-fed beef selection in Colorado?β–Ύ
Yes β€” Natural Grocers is headquartered in Lakewood, CO, and the chain prioritizes grass-fed and natural beef more than most mainstream grocery chains. They typically carry Verde Farms, Thousand Hills, and sometimes local Colorado brands.
Can I get a half cow delivered to Colorado?β–Ύ
The major online suppliers (US Wellness Meats, ButcherBox, Crowd Cow, Seven Sons) all ship beef to Colorado. For a true half-cow purchase, you'll typically need to work with a Colorado ranch direct β€” check the Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust or the Colorado Proud farm directory.
Is Colorado a good state for grass-fed beef ranching?β–Ύ
Yes. Colorado's diverse geography supports year-round grazing across the Eastern Plains, mountain valleys, and San Luis Valley. The state has a strong regenerative agriculture community, and several Colorado ranches have achieved Land to Market / Savory Institute certification for soil health practices.

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