State Guide

Grass-Fed Beef in Texas: Where to Buy

Texas is home to more cattle than any other state, but finding 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef takes more than a trip to the nearest ranch. Two suppliers in our directory are Texas-based, and every major grocery chain in the state stocks at least one certified grass-fed brand. Here's everything you need to find quality grass-fed beef — whether you're in Houston, Dallas, Austin, or a rural county far from a natural food store.

Local & Regional Suppliers in Texas

Based Here

These suppliers are headquartered in or primarily source from Texas.

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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.

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

Retail

United States (Hamilton, Texas HQ)

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 — all free from nitrates, hormones, antibiotics, MSG, and gluten. Widely available at Whole Foods, Sprouts, HEB, and online.

USDA Certified Organic (select lines)Non-GMO Project VerifiedWhole30 Approved+2 more
$10–$20/lb equiv.
✓ 100% Grass-Fed✓ Organic
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Texas has a strong direct-from-ranch culture. Beyond our directory, the Texas Department of Agriculture's 'Go Texan' program lists certified Texas-raised beef producers, and the Texas Farmers Market network in Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio connects shoppers with local ranchers who sell direct on weekends.

Online Delivery to Texas

These suppliers ship frozen nationwide and deliver to all Texas 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.

Animal Welfare ApprovedCertified Regenerative by AGWNon-GMO Project Verified+1 more
$12–$45/lb
✓ 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 — believed to be the largest contiguous certified organic rangeland in the continental US.

USDA Certified OrganicReal Organic Project (ROP)
$14–$76/lb
✓ 100% Grass-Fed✓ 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 — all under a Subscribe & Save program or a la carte ordering with farm-store pickup.

100% Weird Free Guarantee (proprietary)No Antibiotics EverNo Added Hormones+1 more
$12–$55/lb
✓ 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 — animals harvested on the ranch rather than transported — is a core welfare and quality commitment.

Open Gate Certified (proprietary transparency standard)No Antibiotics EverNo Added Hormones
$22–$35+/lb
✓ 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.

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

Farm Direct

USA, Uruguay & Japan (farm-specific)

½
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.

No Antibiotics EverNo Added HormonesCertified Humane (select farms)
$10–$45/lb (grass-fed)
✓ 100% Grass-Fed
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ButcherBox

Subscription

Australia, New Zealand & USA

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.

No Antibiotics EverNo Added HormonesHumanely Raised+1 more
$6–$11/lb (subscription pricing)
✓ 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.

No Antibiotics EverNo Added HormonesUSDA Process Verified
$10–$35/lb
✓ 100% Grass-Fed
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Good Ranchers

Subscription

USA (100+ independent family farms)

½
4.5

Good Ranchers is a subscription-based meat delivery service sourcing exclusively from 100+ independent American family farms — 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.

USDA Prime (select products)USDA Choice (select products)No Antibiotics Ever (chicken)+1 more
$109–$364/box
✓ 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 — no grain, no vaccines, no hormones. Same-day local delivery to St. George, UT and Tonopah, NV; nationwide UPS shipping for all other addresses.

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

Find Grass-Fed Beef at Texas Grocery Stores

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

Grocery Stores in Texas with Grass-Fed Beef

  • HEB / Central MarketStatewide — best selection of local Texas beef
  • Whole Foods MarketAustin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio
  • Sprouts Farmers MarketMajor metros statewide
  • Brookshire BrothersEast Texas and rural markets
  • Natural GrocersSelect Texas metro locations
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Verde Farms

Retail

Uruguay & USA

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.

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

Retail

California & Oregon, USA

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 — and all 500,000+ acres of pasture are certified organic.

USDA Certified OrganicAmerican Grassfed Association (AGA)Non-GMO Project Verified+2 more
$8–$25/lb
✓ 100% Grass-Fed✓ 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 — 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.

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

Retail

Multi-state USA + select AU/NZ farms

½
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.

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

Retail

United States (Hamilton, Texas HQ)

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 — all free from nitrates, hormones, antibiotics, MSG, and gluten. Widely available at Whole Foods, Sprouts, HEB, and online.

USDA Certified Organic (select lines)Non-GMO Project VerifiedWhole30 Approved+2 more
$10–$20/lb equiv.
✓ 100% Grass-Fed✓ Organic

Buying Tips for Texas Shoppers

  • 1HEB's Central Market locations carry multiple grass-fed brands including Pederson's (Texas-made) and Verde Farms — worth checking the 'All Natural' beef section.
  • 2Austin's farmers markets (SFC Farmers Market, Mueller Farmers Market) feature several Central Texas ranchers selling direct, often at better prices than online delivery.
  • 3Ask any Texas rancher about their 'finishing protocol' — many advertise 'grass-fed' but grain-finish for the last 90–120 days. Look for 'grass-finished' language or AGA certification.
  • 4For bulk orders (quarter or half cow), the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association publishes a directory of direct-sale ranches at txcattleraisers.com.
  • 5Force of Nature ships nationwide from their Texas-connected supply chain, making them the easiest option for supporting Texas-rooted regenerative ranching via online order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is grass-fed beef widely available in Texas grocery stores?
Yes — HEB, Central Market, Whole Foods, and Sprouts all carry multiple grass-fed brands. Central Market (an HEB subsidiary) has the widest selection. Look for the American Grassfed Association (AGA) seal or 'grass-finished' language to ensure cattle were never grain-fed.
Are there any Texas-based grass-fed beef farms I can buy from directly?
Yes. Pederson's Natural Farms (Hamilton, TX) and Force of Nature (multi-state including Texas sourcing) are both in our directory. Beyond those, EatWild.com lists dozens of Texas ranches selling direct, and the Texas Department of Agriculture's 'Go Texan' directory is a good starting point for locally raised beef.
What's the difference between 'Texas beef' and '100% grass-fed beef'?
Most Texas cattle are grain-finished in feedlots regardless of how long they grazed on grass. '100% grass-fed' or 'grass-finished' means the animal ate only grass and forage its entire life — no grain, ever. This is a much stricter standard and represents a minority of Texas beef production.
Does Force of Nature source from Texas ranches?
Force of Nature sources from a multi-state network of regenerative ranches including operations in Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Oregon, Montana, and Oklahoma. Their beef is not exclusively Texas-sourced, but Texas ranches are part of their supply chain.
Can I get grass-fed beef delivered to a rural Texas address?
Yes — ButcherBox, US Wellness Meats, Seven Sons, Good Ranchers, and Alderspring Ranch all ship to all 48 contiguous states including rural Texas addresses. Shipping is typically via FedEx or UPS with dry ice and insulated packaging.

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