Where to Buy Grass-Fed Beef Near Ann Arbor

Finding high-quality grass-fed beef locally isn’t as hard as it used to be around Ann Arbor — but it does require knowing where to look. Unlike grocery store beef, locally raised beef is usually sold in bulk shares (whole, half, or quarter animal) directly from the farm, which means lower cost per pound and full traceability.

Baseline Farm — Dexter, MI

Baseline Farm is the standout option for grass-fed beef in Washtenaw County. They raise heritage cattle breeds — including White Park, British White, Galloway, and Corriente — on roughly 200 acres of rotationally grazed pasture near Dexter.

What makes it different:

• 100% grass-fed and grass-finished — no grain finishing
• No hormones, antibiotics, or vaccines used
• Heritage breeds known for marbling and flavor
• Rotational grazing means the land and animals are managed sustainably

How to buy:
Beef is sold as whole, half, and quarter-animal shares. This means you’re buying in bulk — a quarter share gives you roughly 100–130 lbs of beef in various cuts (steaks, roasts, ground beef, etc.), frozen and packaged. You’ll need a chest freezer.

Address: 7861 Strawberry Lake Rd, Dexter, MI 48130
Website: baselinefarm.com
Contact: john@baselinefarm.com

Why Buy a Beef Share?

Cost. Grass-fed beef from a share typically runs $6–9/lb hanging weight, which comes out cheaper than buying equivalent cuts at Whole Foods or a butcher — especially for premium cuts.

Quality. You know exactly how the animal was raised. With Baseline Farm, that means pasture-only, heritage breeds, no inputs.

Quantity. A quarter share lasts most families 3–6 months if you cook beef 2–3 times per week.

What You Need

• A chest freezer (a 7 cu ft freezer fits a quarter share comfortably)
• Freezer paper or vacuum-sealed bags (the farm typically handles this)
• About 2–3 weeks lead time to arrange pickup

Other Local Sources

For smaller quantities without a share commitment, check Argus Farm Stop — their three Ann Arbor locations carry locally raised meat from area farms, no bulk purchase required. It’s a great way to try local beef before committing to a whole share.

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