Take a minute to get to know our beef farmers in Iowa. In response to a growing interest in knowing more about how beef is raised and connecting consumers to farmers. NCBA, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, generated its first-ever social responsibility report, The Cattlemen's Stewardship Review. The first-of-its-kind look at the values and vision of beef farmers and ranchers and how they responsibly raise wholesome food and healthy animals.
There are so many choices of beef and we want to help you find the best option for you and connect you with local beef farmers/ranchers. We've assembled a local beef directory to help connect you with options to purchase beef directly from beef farmers. Check out our list of local beef farms and ranches!
Carrie and Nate Horman of CNN Cattle Company raise cattle in Roland, Iowa.
The Peter's family own and operate a cow-calf farm in Jackson county, Iowa.
The Peterson family own and operate a seedstock beef farm in Monroe county, Iowa.
The beef community has a long-standing commitment to caring for their animals and providing families with the safest, highest-quality beef possible. The Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program trains farmers and ranchers on best practice cattle management techniques to ensure their animals and the environment are cared for.