State Guide

Grass-Fed Beef in Wisconsin: Where to Buy

Wisconsin is home to Northstar Bison β€” a fully vertically integrated, grass-fed bison and beef operation based in Cameron in Barron County. Northstar's Zero Stress Field Harvest and Hide2Heart zero-waste philosophy have made them one of the most distinctive suppliers in our directory. Wisconsin's dairy country is world-famous, but the state also has a thriving grass-fed beef and bison community centered on its food co-ops, particularly in Madison and Milwaukee. The Willy Street Co-op and Outpost Natural Foods are exceptional sources for Wisconsin-raised grass-fed beef.

Local & Regional Suppliers in Wisconsin

Based Here

These suppliers are headquartered in or primarily source from Wisconsin.

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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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Wisconsin's driftless area (Vernon, Richland, Crawford counties in the southwest) is particularly well-suited for grass-fed ranching β€” its rolling topography was never glacially flattened, leaving steep wooded hillsides and rich valley pastures ideal for rotational grazing. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture's 'Something Special from Wisconsin' program and EatWild.com list direct-sale producers. Madison's Dane County Farmers Market (one of the largest in the US, Saturdays year-round) features Wisconsin grass-fed producers.

Online Delivery to Wisconsin

These suppliers ship frozen nationwide and deliver to all Wisconsin 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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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 Wisconsin Grocery Stores

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

Grocery Stores in Wisconsin with Grass-Fed Beef

  • Willy Street Co-opMadison β€” outstanding local Wisconsin beef sourcing
  • Outpost Natural FoodsMilwaukee β€” excellent regional grass-fed selection
  • Whole Foods MarketMadison, Milwaukee β€” Verde Farms, Thousand Hills, Force of Nature
  • Trader Joe'sMadison and Milwaukee
  • Woodman's MarketsMadison and southern Wisconsin β€” wide selection including natural beef
  • Natural GrocersMadison area
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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 Wisconsin Shoppers

  • 1Northstar Bison in Cameron, WI offers local pickup Monday–Friday at their facility β€” a major advantage for Wisconsin residents who want to skip shipping and buy direct from the source.
  • 2Willy Street Co-op in Madison and Outpost Natural Foods in Milwaukee are two of the best natural food co-ops in the Midwest β€” their meat departments source from Wisconsin farms and often carry options not found at national chains.
  • 3The Dane County Farmers Market in Madison (Capitol Square, Saturdays year-round) is one of the largest farmers markets in the country and regularly features Wisconsin grass-fed beef producers selling direct.
  • 4Wisconsin's Driftless Area (Vernon, Richland, Crawford, Grant counties) has a particularly high density of regenerative farms β€” many sell direct and some have joining local CSA farm shares.
  • 5Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed (Minnesota-based) sources from a Midwest network that includes Wisconsin farms β€” buying Thousand Hills in Wisconsin supports regional ranching.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northstar Bison based in Wisconsin?β–Ύ
Yes β€” Northstar Bison is located in Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin, where they operate their own ranch, processing facility, and direct-to-consumer shipping operation. Wisconsin residents can arrange local pickup Monday–Friday at their Cameron facility, eliminating shipping costs entirely.
Where can I find grass-fed beef in Madison?β–Ύ
Willy Street Co-op (East and West locations) has the best local Wisconsin sourcing of any Madison retailer. Whole Foods and Natural Grocers carry national certified brands. The Dane County Farmers Market (Saturdays, Capitol Square, year-round) is one of the country's largest and most diverse farmers markets for local Wisconsin producers.
Where can I find grass-fed beef in Milwaukee?β–Ύ
Outpost Natural Foods (Milwaukee's worker-owned co-op) is the best source for Wisconsin-raised grass-fed beef. Whole Foods (Brookfield, Mequon) and Trader Joe's also carry certified national brands. The Milwaukee Public Market and the Fondy Farmers Market feature Milwaukee-area producers.
Can I pick up from Northstar Bison in person?β–Ύ
Yes β€” Northstar Bison offers local pickup Monday–Friday at their facility in Cameron, WI (about 1.5 hours from the Twin Cities and 2.5 hours from Milwaukee). This is their most cost-effective option for Wisconsin and Minnesota customers who want to avoid shipping costs.
What is Wisconsin's Driftless Area and why is it good for grass-fed beef?β–Ύ
The Driftless Area is a region of southwest Wisconsin (plus adjacent Iowa, Minnesota, and Illinois) that was not glaciated during the last ice age. The resulting landscape β€” deep valleys, limestone bluffs, and ridge-top meadows β€” creates diverse microclimates ideal for rotational grazing. The soil is ancient and uncompacted, producing mineral-rich native forages. The region has become a hub for regenerative and grass-fed farming in the Midwest.

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