Grass-Fed Beef in Minnesota: Where to Buy
Minnesota is the birthplace of Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed β one of the most rigorously verified grass-fed beef brands in the country, AGA certified and Audubon Bird-Friendly certified across all 50 of its ranching operations. Founded in Minnesota in 2003, Thousand Hills is widely available statewide at Lunds & Byerlys, Hy-Vee, co-ops, and natural food stores. Add Northstar Bison from neighboring Wisconsin (ships to Minnesota with a local pickup option), and Minnesota is one of the best Midwest states for grass-fed beef.
Local & Regional Suppliers in Minnesota
Based HereThese suppliers are headquartered in or primarily source from Minnesota.
Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed
Midwest, Northeast & West USA (50+ farms)
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.
Minnesota's strong co-op culture means many natural food co-ops across the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota carry locally sourced grass-fed beef beyond national brands. The Wedge Community Co-op, Seward Co-op, and Mississippi Market in the Twin Cities regularly source from Minnesota and Wisconsin ranches. The Minnesota Grown directory (minnesotagrown.com) lists additional direct-sale grass-fed operations statewide.
Online Delivery to Minnesota
These suppliers ship frozen nationwide and deliver to all Minnesota addresses.
White Oak Pastures
Bluffton, Georgia
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.
Alderspring Ranch
Pahsimeroi Valley, Idaho
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.
Seven Sons
Roanoke, Indiana + ~150 partner farms nationwide
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.
Northstar Bison
Cameron, Wisconsin
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.
Primal Pastures
Murrieta, California & Arizona
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.
Crowd Cow
USA, Uruguay & Japan (farm-specific)
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.
ButcherBox
Australia, New Zealand & USA
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.
US Wellness Meats
Missouri & Midwest USA
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.
Good Ranchers
USA (100+ independent family farms)
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.
The Five Mile Beef
Southern Utah & Nevada (700,000-acre ranch)
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.
Find Grass-Fed Beef at Minnesota Grocery Stores
These retail brands are stocked at grocery chains in Minnesota. Check the store locator on each brand's website for the nearest location.
Grocery Stores in Minnesota with Grass-Fed Beef
- Lunds & ByerlysTwin Cities metro β excellent grass-fed selection including Thousand Hills
- Hy-VeeTwin Cities and Greater Minnesota β carries Thousand Hills
- Whole Foods MarketTwin Cities (Edina, St. Paul)
- Natural GrocersTwin Cities and select Greater Minnesota locations
- Wedge / Seward / Mississippi Market Co-opsTwin Cities β local sourcing emphasis, often MN/WI grass-fed
- Cub FoodsStatewide β Verde Farms in select stores
Verde Farms
Uruguay & USA
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.
Panorama Organic
California & Oregon, USA
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.
Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed
Midwest, Northeast & West USA (50+ farms)
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.
Force of Nature
Multi-state USA + select AU/NZ farms
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.
Pederson's Natural Farms
United States (Hamilton, Texas HQ)
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.
Buying Tips for Minnesota Shoppers
- 1Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed is headquartered in Minnesota and widely available at Lunds & Byerlys and Hy-Vee β easier to find here than in almost any other state.
- 2Twin Cities food co-ops (Wedge, Seward, Mississippi Market, Valley Natural Foods) often carry Minnesota and Wisconsin-sourced grass-fed beef from farms not listed in national directories.
- 3Northstar Bison in Cameron, Wisconsin is a 2β3 hour drive from the Twin Cities and offers local pickup MonβFri β a good option for stocking up on bison and beef without shipping costs.
- 4The Mill City Farmers Market (Minneapolis, Saturdays MayβOctober) and the St. Paul Farmers Market (Saturdays year-round) feature Upper Midwest meat producers selling direct.
- 5Seven Sons in Roanoke, Indiana ships to Minnesota and is a strong option for Minnesotans who want a wider product variety beyond just beef.