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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 deliver to Wisconsin.

Grass-Fed Beef Farms in Wisconsin

Based Here

These suppliers are headquartered in or primarily source from Wisconsin.

Northstar Bison logo

Northstar Bison

Farm Direct

Cameron, Wisconsin

Based in Wisconsin

Vertically integrated Wisconsin producer of grass-fed bison and beef, harvested on the ranch; ships nationwide, local pickup in Cameron.

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones

$$$$
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4.9932 Google reviews

Order Grass-Fed Beef Online: Ships to Wisconsin

Available on Amazon

Available on Amazon Prime (free shipping for members).

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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Ancestral Supplements Grass Fed Beef Liver

Organ meat, capsule form

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CHOMPS Grass-Fed Beef Sticks 10-Pack

Lowest-commitment / snack format

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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.

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White Oak Pastures

Bluffton, Georgia

Ships to Wisconsin

Multi-generation regenerative farm in Bluffton, Georgia with on-farm processing; ships nationwide, plus a farm store and Southeast Whole Foods.

American Grassfed Association (AGA)Certified HumaneAnimal Welfare Approved (AGW)+4 more

Raised without grain

$$$$
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Alderspring Ranch

Farm Direct

Pahsimeroi Valley, Idaho

Ships to Wisconsin

Certified-organic ranch in Idaho's Pahsimeroi Valley, cattle range-herded across 46,000 wild acres; ships frozen to the lower 48 at cost.

USDA OrganicReal Organic Project

Raised without grain

$$$$
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4.9197 Google reviews
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Seven Sons

Farm Direct

Roanoke, Indiana + ~150 partner farms nationwide

Ships to Wisconsin

Family regenerative farm in Roanoke, Indiana run by seven brothers with a vetted partner network; subscribe or order a la carte, ships nationwide.

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones, gmos

$$$$
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4.94,528 Google reviews
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Primal Pastures

Farm Direct

Murrieta, California & Arizona

Ships to Wisconsin

Solar-powered family farm in Murrieta, California raising grass-fed beef and pastured poultry; nationwide shipping, boxes, and beef shares.

Raised without antibiotics, added hormones, grain

$$$$
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4.6181 Google reviews
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Stemple Creek Ranch

Farm Direct

Tomales/Petaluma, California (Marin & Sonoma counties)

Ships to Wisconsin

Fourth-generation Marin County, California ranch, certified-organic grass-finished beef and lamb; ships nationwide, free delivery in California.

USDA OrganicMarin Organic Certified (MOCA)Audubon Certified Bird-Friendly

Raised without grain

$$$$
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4.793 Google reviews
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Shirttail Creek Farm

Farm Direct

Brenham, Texas

Ships to Wisconsin

Regenerative farm in Brenham, Texas producing grass-finished beef with dry-aged options; ships nationwide except AK and HI, free over $249.

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones

$$$$
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4.822 Google reviews
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Crowd Cow

Subscription

USA, Uruguay & Japan (farm-specific)

Ships to Wisconsin

Online marketplace naming the exact farm behind every cut, from US ranches plus Uruguay and Japan; ships nationwide, no subscription needed.

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones

$$$$
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ButcherBox

Subscription

Australia, New Zealand & USA

Ships to Wisconsin

The largest US grass-fed beef subscription, sourcing from Australia, New Zealand, and US farms; curated monthly boxes shipped nationwide.

Certified Humane

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones

$$$$
4.22,795 Google reviews
UWM

US Wellness Meats

Subscription

Missouri & Midwest USA

Ships to Wisconsin

Direct-to-consumer grass-fed beef pioneer running since 2000, deep on organ meats, bones, and tallow; ships nationwide from Missouri.

USDA Process Verified

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones

$$$$
4.340 Google reviews
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Good Ranchers

Subscription

USA (100+ independent family farms)

Ships to Wisconsin

Subscription meat service sourcing only from 100-plus US family farms, with a dedicated grass-finished program; free nationwide shipping.

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)

Raised without grain, antibiotics

$$$$
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Five Mile Beef

Farm Direct

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

Ships to Wisconsin

Single-ranch operation across 700,000 acres of Southern Utah and Nevada; same-day delivery to St. George and Tonopah, nationwide shipping paused.

Raised without grain, vaccines, antibiotics, added hormones

$$$$
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4.937 Google reviews
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Grass Roots Farmers' Cooperative

Subscription

Multi-state USA (40+ cooperative farms)

Ships to Wisconsin

Farmer-owned cooperative of 40-plus regenerative US farms selling grass-fed beef and pastured meats; nationwide shipping with subscribe-and-save.

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones

$$$$
4.45 Google reviews
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Buck Creek Meats

Farm Direct

Paducah, Texas (family farm since the 1930s)

Ships to Wisconsin

Texas family farm running since the 1930s in Paducah, raising grass-finished beef, lamb, and pork; ships nationwide, free in Texas, $100 minimum.

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones

$$$$
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4.519 Google reviews
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Wild Pastures

Subscription

Multiple US regenerative farms

Ships to Wisconsin

Meat delivery service sourcing grass-fed beef from regenerative US family farms, farm named on every package; one-time or subscription, 48 states.

American Grassfed Association (AGA)Global Animal Partnership

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones, gmos

$$$$
CF

C&F Farms

Farm Direct

Roanoke, Virginia

Ships to Wisconsin

Third-generation family farm in Roanoke, Virginia, grass-finished with no antibiotics or added hormones; nationwide shipping plus local pickup.

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones, synthetic pesticides

$$$$
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4.968 Google reviews
PP

Parker Pastures

Farm Direct

Gunnison, Colorado

Ships to Wisconsin

Family ranch in Gunnison, Colorado, grass-finished with no grain ever, founded 2006; ships to all 50 states, ranch pickup available.

Raised without grain

$$$$
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4.8155 Google reviews
JHM

John Henry's Meats

Farm Direct

Millington, Michigan

Ships to Wisconsin

Family farm in Millington, Michigan raising grass-finished beef, pork, and poultry since 2007; ships across the US except AK and HI, plus pickup.

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones

$$$$
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4.966 Google reviews
WCM

Wholly Cow Market

Farm Direct

Johnson City, Kansas (Stanton County)

Ships to Wisconsin

Fifth-generation Kansas family ranch in Johnson City, grass-finished with no hormones or antibiotics; ships nationwide, local pickup and cafe.

Raised without added hormones, antibiotics, grain

$$$$
NBN

Nourished By Nature

Farm Direct

Bismarck, North Dakota

Ships to Wisconsin

Direct brand of Gabe Brown's regenerative Brown's Ranch near Bismarck, North Dakota; grass-finished beef and lamb to the lower 48, plus ND pickup.

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones, gmos

$$$$
5.055 Google reviews
TEF

Triple E Farms

Farm Direct

Romney, West Virginia

Ships to Wisconsin

Small regenerative family farm in Romney, West Virginia, grass-finished and always corn and soy free; ships to the lower 48, plus local pickup.

Raised without grain

$$$$
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4.9173 Google reviews

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

AGA-certified grass-fed beef brand sold at Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, and Sprouts; sourced from Uruguay, Australia, and US farms.

American Grassfed Association (AGA)Non-GMO Project Verified

Raised without grain, antibiotics

$$$$
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Panorama Organic

California & Oregon, USA

Sold at retail chains

USDA Organic grass-fed beef from 50-plus family ranches in California and Oregon, owned by Perdue; sold at Whole Foods, Sprouts, and Safeway.

USDA OrganicAmerican Grassfed Association (AGA)Non-GMO Project Verified+1 more

Raised without grain, antibiotics

$$$$
Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed logo

Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed

Midwest, Northeast & West USA (50+ farms)

Sold at retail chains

Brand certifying cattle were never fed grain at any stage, from a 50-ranch US network; sold at Whole Foods, Hy-Vee, co-ops, and online.

American Grassfed Association (AGA)Audubon Certified Bird-FriendlyNon-GMO Project Verified

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones

$$$$
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4.719 Google reviews
Force of Nature logo

Force of Nature

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

Sold at retail chains

Regenerative meat brand known for organ-blended ground beef, from Roam Ranch in Texas plus partner ranches; sold at Whole Foods and online.

Certified Regenerative (AGW)American Grassfed Association (AGA)Non-GMO Project Verified

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones

$$$$
4.220 Google reviews
Pederson's Natural Farms logo

Pederson's Natural Farms

United States (Hamilton, Texas HQ)

Sold at retail chains

Texas clean-label meat company offering USDA Organic, Non-GMO grass-fed beef; sold at Whole Foods, Sprouts, HEB, Amazon, and direct online.

USDA OrganicNon-GMO Project VerifiedWhole30 Approved+2 more

Raised without grain

$$$$

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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