Where to buy 100% grass fed beef? Naturally raised pork?

TCsbride · October 2009

I have been having the hardest time finding beef to buy this winter. We've decided to switch to buying beef and pork in bulk this year and I'd like 100% grass fed due to all the extra vitamins and minerals (and Omega 3s) in it. I'd also prefer to buy it from a farm that will let us come visit prior to buying, as DS would LOVE it and we could see how everything is ran. At this point though, I wouldn't not buy because we can't go see the farm.

So anyone have any recommendations within like 100 miles of Dayton. I'd like something before Xmas if at all possible! Thanks!

mrs.jacinthe · October 2009

We buy our beef from EAT food for Life at the 2nd Street Market ...

http://www.eatfoodforlife.com/index.html

I think they sell pork too. And I know their farm is open for visitors.

LoriZ · October 2009

I can't help with the pork, but you could check out Grassland Grange for beef. It's located in Liberty Township (between Ikea and the new outlet mall).

grasslandgrange.com

daves_sweetpea · October 2009

Someone at my WW meeting gets her meat from Dorothy Lane Market. Specialty meat throught DLM sounds super expensive but I'll ask her at the nest meeting. DLM and a few Krogers are selling Bowman Landes turkey. They're based in New Carlisle I think. The 2nd St farmer's market has the pork people and another stand that has eggs, chicken, and other meats.

TCsbride · October 2009

I would rather eat grocery meat than get it from the EAT people at 2nd street market. That guy is a complete jerk. I've gone 3 times to buy meat from him and stood there and stood there, with my money in hand and a toddler trying to run away and instead he was too busy helping his "regulars" apparently. I'm sorry, but even if they are regulars, they need to stand in line!

And yes, Dorthy Lane is SUPER expensive, and it's not even 100% grass fed (I asked). I had to run up there the other day and the only thing I could afford was chicken thighs for $3.99/lb! AHHH! Their beef was ridiculous! MUCH cheaper to buy a side at like $2.90/lb and have it already vaccum packed so I don't have to do it myself.

Grassland Grazers sounds familiar though.....hmmm, either they were out or never called me back, can't remember.

mrs.jacinthe · October 2009

TCsbride:

I would rather eat grocery meat than get it from the EAT people at 2nd street market. That guy is a complete jerk. I've gone 3 times to buy meat from him and stood there and stood there, with my money in hand and a toddler trying to run away and instead he was too busy helping his "regulars" apparently. I'm sorry, but even if they are regulars, they need to stand in line!

Wow, I've never had that trouble, but I usually go really late in the afternoon, when hardly anyone was there. I'm sorry that happened to you.

How about this place?

http://eatwellguide.org/listing/detail/24793

If you go to http://eatwellguide.org/i.php?pd=Home and enter your ZIP, there should be a listing of local places.

kelklump · October 2009

Have you attempted any of the Market vendors at Findley? I know we go to Eckerlin and Buschs for meat down there and we are always told they will bulk order for us. I think they can get pretty much anything you would like. Most of their farms are local as well and they can give you details on their meat. Its worth a look. We save quite a bit by shopping there for our needs.

cincyGirl1980 · October 2009

First off Good Luck on your eating locally! I know how hard it can be. If you go down to findlay market there is a lovely family that sells beef, sausage, eggs, cheese and lamb. If you are in the local farmers area, they set up right next to angelina's. I am not sure if they are going to be within 100 miles of you though, the farm is east of the city (I think)...i also know they talked about being able to buy into a cow for milk.

tiffyr0se · October 2009

I've heard this place is good http://www.turnerfarm.org/meatandegg.html It's in Indian Hill.

rottie06 · October 2009

I would also look into buffalo. There are pretty strick standards on raising buffalo and it is a much leaner cut than beef. It is also super tasty!!

stillwaiting12 · October 2009

Try calling your county fair board. I am sure they can give you the information for some local farms in your area! I know when I was in 4-H and FFA I was always looking for someone to buy my animal after the fair. Plus, alot of your 'fair-raised' animals are pretty much pampered and are on strict diets so they can win at the competitions. Most of the fair's are over now, but I know most people who are big in to 4-H and FFA have cattle/hogs/chickens etc... all year round.