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Grass-Fed Beef in Wisconsin: Where to Buy

Wisconsin is home to Northstar Bison, 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 Suppliers in Wisconsin

These suppliers from our directory are based in or primarily serve Wisconsin.

Local & Regional Suppliers in Wisconsin

Based Here

These suppliers are headquartered in or primarily source from Wisconsin.

Northstar Bison logo

Northstar Bison

Farm Direct

Cameron, Wisconsin

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Based in Wisconsin

Open Gate Certified (proprietary transparency standard)No Antibiotics EverNo Added Hormones
$$$$✓ 100% Grass-Fed

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Verde Farms Grass-Fed Ground Beef

Most widely available

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Force of Nature Ancestral Blend

Liver + heart blend

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Pederson's Grass Fed Ground Beef 3-pack

USDA Organic, best value

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Wisconsin's driftless area (Vernon, Richland, Crawford counties in the southwest) is particularly well-suited for grass-fed ranching, 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.

White Oak Pastures logo

White Oak Pastures

Farm Direct

Bluffton, Georgia

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Ships to Wisconsin

Animal Welfare ApprovedCertified Regenerative by AGWNon-GMO Project Verified+1 more
$$$$✓ 100% Grass-Fed
Alderspring Ranch logo

Alderspring Ranch

Farm Direct

Pahsimeroi Valley, Idaho

½

Ships to Wisconsin

USDA Certified OrganicReal Organic Project (ROP)
$$$$✓ 100% Grass-Fed
Seven Sons logo

Seven Sons

Farm Direct

Roanoke, Indiana + ~150 partner farms nationwide

½

Ships to Wisconsin

Brothers' Guarantee (proprietary)No Antibiotics EverNo Added Hormones+1 more
$$$$✓ 100% Grass-Fed
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Primal Pastures

Farm Direct

Murrieta, California & Arizona

½

Ships to Wisconsin

The Primal Standard (proprietary)No Antibiotics EverNo Added Hormones+1 more
$$$$✓ 100% Grass-Fed
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Stemple Creek Ranch

Farm Direct

Tomales/Petaluma, California (Marin & Sonoma counties)

½

Ships to Wisconsin

CCOF USDA Certified OrganicMarin Organic Certified Agriculture (MOCA)Audubon Certified – Grazed on Bird Friendly Land+1 more
$$$$✓ 100% Grass-Fed
Shirttail Creek Farm logo

Shirttail Creek Farm

Farm Direct

Brenham, Texas

½

Ships to Wisconsin

No Antibiotics EverNo Added HormonesRegenerative Farming Practices
$$$$✓ 100% Grass-Fed
Dirty Dog Farm logo

Dirty Dog Farm

Farm Direct

New York (Northeast)

Ships to Wisconsin

USDA Inspected & CertifiedNo Added HormonesNo Antibiotics+1 more
$$$$✓ 100% Grass-Fed
TRUC Farm logo

TRUC Farm

Farm Direct

North Atlanta, Georgia

½

Ships to Wisconsin

USDA Inspected FacilityNo ChemicalsNo Medications+2 more
$$$$✓ 100% Grass-Fed
Crowd Cow logo

Crowd Cow

Farm Direct

USA, Uruguay & Japan (farm-specific)

½

Ships to Wisconsin

No Antibiotics EverNo Added HormonesCertified Humane (select farms)
$$$$✓ 100% Grass-Fed
ButcherBox logo

ButcherBox

Subscription

Australia, New Zealand & USA

Ships to Wisconsin

No Antibiotics EverNo Added HormonesHumanely Raised+1 more
$$$$✓ 100% Grass-Fed
UWM

US Wellness Meats

Subscription

Missouri & Midwest USA

½

Ships to Wisconsin

No Antibiotics EverNo Added HormonesUSDA Process Verified
$$$$✓ 100% Grass-Fed
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Good Ranchers

Subscription

USA (100+ independent family farms)

½

Ships to Wisconsin

USDA Prime (select products)USDA Choice (select products)No Antibiotics Ever (chicken)+1 more
$$$$✓ 100% Grass-Fed
The Five Mile Beef logo

The Five Mile Beef

Farm Direct

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

½

Ships to Wisconsin

Grass-Fed Certified (self-declared)All-Natural (self-declared)No Vaccines Ever+2 more
$$$$✓ 100% Grass-Fed
Grass Roots Farmers' Cooperative logo

Grass Roots Farmers' Cooperative

Subscription

Multi-state USA (40+ cooperative farms)

½

Ships to Wisconsin

Regenerative Farming PracticesNo Antibiotics EverNo Added Hormones+1 more
$$$$✓ 100% Grass-Fed
Buck Creek Meats logo

Buck Creek Meats

Farm Direct

Paducah, Texas (family farm since the 1930s)

½

Ships to Wisconsin

No Antibiotics EverNo Added Hormones100% Texas-Sourced
$$$$✓ 100% Grass-Fed
Wild Pastures logo

Wild Pastures

Subscription

Multiple US regenerative farms

Ships to Wisconsin

No Antibiotics EverNo Added HormonesNo GMOs+1 more
$$$$✓ 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, outstanding local Wisconsin beef sourcing
  • Outpost Natural FoodsMilwaukee, excellent regional grass-fed selection
  • Whole Foods MarketMadison, Milwaukee, Verde Farms, Thousand Hills, Force of Nature
  • Trader Joe'sMadison and Milwaukee
  • Woodman's MarketsMadison and southern Wisconsin, wide selection including natural beef
  • Natural GrocersMadison area
Verde Farms logo

Verde Farms

Uruguay, Australia & USA

Sold at retail chains

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

Panorama Organic

Retail

California & Oregon, USA

Sold at retail chains

USDA Certified OrganicAmerican Grassfed Association (AGA)Non-GMO Project Verified+2 more
$$$$✓ 100% Grass-Fed
Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed logo

Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed

Retail

Midwest, Northeast & West USA (50+ farms)

½

Sold at retail chains

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

Force of Nature

Texas, Kansas, South Dakota, Nebraska, Montana + Georgia partner ranch

½

Sold at retail chains

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

Pederson's Natural Farms

United States (Hamilton, Texas HQ)

Sold at retail chains

USDA Certified Organic (select lines)Non-GMO Project VerifiedWhole30 Approved+2 more
$$$$✓ 100% Grass-Fed

Buying Tips for Wisconsin Shoppers

  • 1Northstar Bison in Cameron, WI offers local pickup Monday–Friday at their facility, 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, 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, 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, buying Thousand Hills in Wisconsin supports regional ranching.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northstar Bison based in Wisconsin?
Yes, 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?
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?
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?
Yes, 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?
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, deep valleys, limestone bluffs, and ridge-top meadows, 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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