Where to Buy Grass Fed Beef Locally in Massachusetts

Wondering where to get grass fed beef locally in Massachusetts? There are several options. While you can almost always find grass fed options at the grocery store these days, many folks are looking to reconnect with local agriculture – and in that case, buying from a local farm or meat CSA can be a great choice. Let’s take a look at some different avenues for purchasing.

Note: This post was originally published in 2018 and has been updated in 2026.

Quick Note: Grass fed vs. grass finished

All cattle spend most of their lives as “grass fed”, meaning that they’re raised eating grass out in the pasture.  The difference comes at the end of the life span, where some cattle are given grain (conventional beef) and others continue to be fed grass until the end of their life (grass finished).

According to the USDA, the term “grass fed” should be reserved for cattle that are only fed grass and forage throughout the entire lifespan. Occasionally, folks may use the term incorrectly, so if you’re purchasing local you can always ask if the meat is grass fed and finished to be certain.

Grass fed and finished beef tends to have less total fat, more CLA, and more Vitamin E. Whether or not these are clinically significant to your diet is a matter of debate in the nutrition world, but I’m just here to show you the info and let you make the best decision. I like the taste of grass fed beef and like that it’s a little leaner, so that’s why I personally buy it.

Option 1: Buy retail from Massachusetts farms with grass-fed beef

Some local farms have direct retail sales to customers. Here is an overview of some options that I’ve found (table is best viewed on desktop):

If you don’t see an option above located by you, I recommend periodically checking the Northeast Local Beef Directory. You can filter by state to find local options, along with contact info for the farms.

Option 2: Call your local farm and ask about a portion of a cow

Another option is to try is just calling up your local farms and asking if they sell a portion of a cow. Not all farms do – some may raise cattle but sell them off for processing – so you’ll need to do some digging. Farms that do may sell a whole, half, and/or quarter share of a cow.

You’d purchase this in advance and then pick it up all at once after processing. A key consideration here is if you have enough freezer space for this. You will almost certainly need a chest freezer to accommodate it all.

From the table above, Maple Hill Farm has occasionally done sales for a portion of a grass fed and finished cow.

There are several other farms in MA that offer whole cow portions, but most that I’ve found utilize some grain finishing if that’s a concern for you.

Option 3: Local grass fed beef delivery

There are a couple companies that offer grass fed meat delivery in Massachusetts:

Chestnut Farms in Hardwick, MA – They raise animals at their farm and trusted partner farms, including grass-fed beef, as well pork, lamb, and chickens. They offer a monthly meat CSA with 12 pickup locations throughout Massachusetts, along with home delivery if the pickup locations are not convenient. Shares range from 10 pounds to 25 pounds, and it’s a six month commitment.

Walden Local Meat Co (corporate offices in Tewksbury, Massachusetts) – This is a meat share delivery service that uses a network of regenerative farms on the east coast. This expands beyond just Massachusetts farms, but does keep it regionally local. I’ve been a member of Walden Local for more than 8 years now and absolutely love it. You get a ton of variety in your order and the meat quality is incredible. Here’s a past order from our 20-21 pound share:

• 4 lbs grass fed ground beef
• 2 lb eye round roast
• 1.5 lbs beef steak tips
• 2 lbs lamb shanks
• 2 lbs rack of lamb
• 2 lbs Chicken Leg Quarters
• 2.5 lbs Sirloin Pork Chops
• 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• 1 lb Chorizo with Bacon and Cilantro
• 1 lb Bacon Bratwurst
• 1 lb Maine Blueberry Sausage

Bonus – if you sign up through my referral link, you should get a $25 credit towards your first order (yahoo!). (Note, this offer may expire at anytime.)

Option 4:  Check with your grocery store or butcher

Most grocery stores these days do carry grass fed ground beef.  However, it’s often not a local option and cuts may be limited. However, the butcher at the supermarket should be able to give you information about the meat, and some stores may be willing to order local products if there’s enough interest. You may have the best luck at a local butcher shop, as they tend to have more local connections and interest.

Happy Shopping!

I hope this was a helpful overview of where to buy grassfed beef locally in Massachusetts. And if you purchase somewhere outside of above, be sure to tell me in the comments – I’d love to add more farms to this list! Enjoy your shopping and cooking!

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Chrissy Carroll

Chrissy Carroll is a Registered Dietitian, RRCA Running Coach, and USAT Level I Triathlon Coach. She specializes in sharing training tips, sports nutrition information, and healthy recipes for runners, triathletes, and active women.Chrissy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, a Masters Degree in Public Health, and is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer.

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