How to Buy Beef from Grass Fed Cattle

There are many benefits to eating beef from grass fed cattle. One of the biggest health benefits is that grass fed cattle are not usually given hormones or antibiotics, which often find their way into our food. The beef from grass fed cattle can also be lower in fat. There are environmental benefits as well, including less energy used in the raising of grass fed cattle.

Buying the beef from grass fed cattle can take a little more effort that simply ducking into your corner grocery store. But there are several options available if you know where to look.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. There are many benefits to eating beef from grass fed cattle. One of the biggest health benefits is that grass fed cattle are not usually given hormones or antibiotics, which often find their way into our food. The beef from grass fed cattle can also be lower in fat. There are environmental benefits as well, including less energy used in the raising of grass fed cattle.
   
   Buying the beef from grass fed cattle can take a little more effort that simply ducking into your corner grocery store. But there are several options available if you know where to look.

2. Buy Direct from the Farmer
   
   In many cases you may be able to find a farmer in your area who raises grass fed beef and sells the beef directly to the consumer. In this case you can usually talk to the farmer and even visit the farm itself. This option is popular with those who want to know and see exactly where their grass fed beef is coming from.

3. Shop Farmer Markets
   
   We usually think of farmers markets as being the place to go for fruits and vegetables. In some markets, however, you may be able to buy grass fed beef or at the very least talk to a farmer who sells it.

4. Stick with Your Local Grocery
   
   In response to consumer demand, some grocery stores and chains are beginning to sell the beef of grass fed cattle. Check with grocery stores in your area to see if this is the case and, if not, have a conversation with the manager and request it

5. Shop online.
   
   It is not always possible or convenient to buy the beef from grass fed cattle locally. In this case it is possible to buy it online. Even large retailers like Amazon sell grass fed beef. (See information in the resources section below.

Tips & Warnings

• To make grass fed beef more affordable, buy in bulk or go in with another buyer.

Resources

• Grass Fed Organic Ground Beef - 85% Lean
• Food Inc.: A Participant Guide: How Industrial Food is Making Us Sicker, Fatter, and Poorer-And What You Can Do About It
• Pasture Perfect: The Far-Reaching Benefits of Choosing Meat, Eggs, and Dairy Products from Grass-Fed Animals