Meat Farms & Ranches near Arcata, CA

5 meat farms & ranches within about 30 miles of Arcata — Eel River Grassfed Beef, Shakefork Community Farm and Bear River Valley Beef, and more. Grass-fed beef, pastured pork, lamb, and more, sold by the cut or in bulk.

Eel River Grassfed Beef

14.8 mi

Eel River Organic Beef is a small family-run operation in Humboldt County, California whose grass-fed, grass-finished cattle graze thousands of acres of lush green pasture year-round with open space, fresh air, and clean water. Organic steaks, ground beef, and extras ship nationwide with free shipping over $199, plus a pet store line from the same pristine country.

Shakefork Community Farm

26.7 mi

Carlotta

Shakefork Community Farm in Carlotta, in the heart of Humboldt County, regeneratively grows produce, meat, and eggs — with oxen power and pasture-raised livestock at the center of the operation. The farm sells through CSA memberships, wholesale via the Harvest Hub, the year-round Saturday Arcata Plaza Farmers Market, and the seasonal Fortuna Farmers Market.

Bear River Valley Beef

26.3 mi

Ferndale

Bear River Valley Beef is a small family farm in Ferndale on Northern California's Lost Coast, raising all-natural, 100% grass-fed cattle on pasture year-round for over 38 years. The USDA-inspected beef comes from cattle raised under humane, low-stress conditions with no antibiotics or added hormones, sold as ranch packages, bulk beef, and individual cuts with reasonable shipping.

Bear River Valley Beef

26.3 mi

Ferndale

Bear River Valley Beef raises all-natural, 100% grass-fed cattle in Ferndale on the Lost Coast, where the family has farmed for more than 38 years. Cattle stay on pasture year-round under humane, low-stress handling with no antibiotics or added hormones, and the USDA-inspected beef ships as individual cuts, ranch packages, and bulk orders — the same beef the family eats daily.

Bear River Valley Beef

26.3 mi

Ferndale

For over 38 years, the family behind Bear River Valley Beef has raised cattle on pasture in Ferndale, on Northern California's Lost Coast. Every animal is born and raised on their land, kept on grass 100% of the time, and handled with low-stress, humane practices — producing USDA-inspected, all-natural beef with no antibiotics or added hormones, available as individual cuts, ranch packages, and bulk beef with shipping.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many meat farms & ranches are near Arcata?

US Farm Trail lists 5 meat farms & ranches within about 30 miles of Arcata, California, the closest being Eel River Grassfed Beef in null. Every one sells direct to the public.

Can you visit meat farms & ranches near Arcata in person?

Many welcome visitors — through a farm stand, on-farm store, or by appointment. Check each farm's page for hours and how to buy before you drive out.

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