Questions We Typically Hear at Texas Grass Fed Farms
We get it — buying grass fed beef online is a little different than grabbing a pack of steaks at the grocery store. Here are the questions we hear most often. If you don't see your answer below, reach out to us anytime at by using the Contact Us Button and we'll get back to you quickly.
More About Texas Grass Fed Farms
Q: When is Texas Grass Fed Farms launching?
We're targeting a Spring 2026 launch. Right now we're putting the finishing touches on our rancher partnerships, processing logistics, and getting our Shopify store dialed in. We want to make sure that when you place your first order, every detail — from the quality of the beef to the packaging it arrives in — meets the standard we've set.
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Q: What products will you offer at launch?
We're launching with 100% grassfed beef — everything from ribeye steaks and ground beef to brisket, roasts, organ meats, and beef bones. We'll offer curated bundles ranging from our 10-lb Homestead Starter all the way up to the 47-lb Texas Pitmaster box, plus individual cuts and a standalone whole packer brisket.
Down the road, we plan to add pastured poultry, grass fed lamb, goat, heritage pork, and other farm products like beef tallow goods and more. But beef is where we're starting, and we're going to do it right before we expand.
Q: Who are the ranchers behind your beef?
We partner with Texas ranchers who are certified through the American Grassfed Association (AGA) under both their Grassfed Ruminant Standards and their Regenerative Land Health Standards.
These aren't just labels on a website. AGA certification means third-party audits verify that our partner ranchers meet strict standards for animal welfare, pasture management, and regenerative land practices. When you buy from Texas Grass Fed Farms, you're not trusting a marketing claim — you're trusting an independent organization that has been fighting for real grassfed standards for over two decades.
About Our Beef
Q: What does "100% grass fed, grass finished" actually mean?
Under current USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) guidelines, "grassfed" or "100% grass-fed" means the cattle were fed only grass and forage after being weaned from their mother's milk. No grain. No corn. No soy. No grain byproducts. The cattle must also have continuous access to pasture during the growing season and cannot be confined to a feedlot. Any producer making this claim on their packaging must submit supporting documentation to the USDA proving their animals were raised this way — it's not a term you can just slap on a label.
Here's where it gets tricky. "Grass-finished" is not the same as "grass fed." Under FSIS rules, a "grass-finished" animal can receive grain during its lifetime — it only needs to eat grass at the end. So a label that reads "Grain Fed, Grass Finished" is perfectly legal. That's a very different animal than one that's been on grass its entire life.
Producers can also use partial grass fed claims — something like "Made from cows that are fed 85% grass and 15% corn." It's technically accurate, but if you're not reading the fine print, you might think you're getting 100% grass fed beef when you're not.
That's why third-party certification matters. Our partner ranchers are certified through the American Grassfed Association under their Grassfed Ruminant Standards — which means independent auditors verify that ranchers are raising cattle that only feed on grass and forage from weaning to harvest. No grain. No feedlots. No loopholes.
The nutritional difference is real: 100% grass fed beef provides 2-4 times more omega-3 fatty acids, 3-5 times more conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), and higher levels of vitamins E and K2 compared to grain-finished beef. These cattle are also improving the land through regenerative grazing and living on open pasture the way cattle were designed to live.
Every cut of beef from Texas Grass Fed Farms is 100% grass fed and grass finished. Period.
Q: Is your beef organic?
Our partner ranchers don't use synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides like glyphosate, antibiotics, or added hormones. Many of these practices exceed organic standards. However, "certified organic" is a specific USDA designation with its own certification process and costs. We do not require our ranchers to obtain an "organic" certification.
What we can tell you: our beef is raised on clean pastures without the chemical inputs that make people seek out organic in the first place. And because our ranchers are AGA certified under both their Ruminant and Regenerative Land Health Standards, you have third-party verification of their practices — not just our word for it.
Q: Does grass fed beef taste different than regular beef?
Yes, and most people who try it never go back. Grassfed beef has a cleaner, more complex flavor that reflects the diverse grasses and forbs the cattle eat on pasture. It's what beef actually tastes like when it hasn't been fattened on corn in a feedlot.
The color is also different — expect a deeper red to burgundy compared to the bright red of grain-finished beef. That darker color comes from higher myoglobin content in cattle that actually move around on pasture. It's a sign of quality, not a defect.
Some people describe the flavor as "beefier" or "more robust." If you've ever had beef from your grandparents' generation, that's the flavor profile we're talking about.
Q: Is grass fed beef healthy? Is it worth the extra cost?
The short answer: yes. The research is pretty clear on this.
Compared to conventional grain-finished beef, grass fed beef provides 2-4 times more omega-3 fatty acids (the heart-healthy fats most Americans don't get enough of), 3-5 times more conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) which supports immune function, 2-3 times more vitamin E, and significantly higher levels of beta-carotene and vitamin K2.
The omega-6 to omega-3 ratio in grass fed beef is roughly 3:1, which is close to ideal. Conventional beef? That ratio is closer to 20:1, which is associated with increased inflammation.
Is it worth it? We think so. When you factor in the superior nutrient density, the absence of hormones and routine antibiotics, and the fact that you're supporting agriculture that's actually improving the land, the value extends well beyond the price tag.
Ordering & Delivery
Q: Where do you deliver in Texas?
We offer statewide delivery across Texas — from the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley, from El Paso to Beaumont. Whether you're in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, or a small town in between, we'll get grass fed beef to your door.
For full details on delivery areas, timelines, and logistics, visit our Delivery Area page.
Q: Do you ship outside of Texas?
Yes! We ship to all lower 48 states via insulated packaging with dry ice to maintain cold chain integrity. Your beef arrives frozen and ready for your freezer.
Texas customers benefit from closer proximity to our operations, which can mean faster delivery times and lower shipping costs. But we believe everyone deserves access to quality grass fed beef regardless of where they live.
Q: Why is grass fed beef online more expensive than the grocery store?
Fair question. There are real reasons for the price difference, and none of them involve padding margins.
Production takes longer. Grass finished cattle take 22-30+ months to reach market weight versus 12-18 months for grain-fed cattle in feedlots. That's months of additional land, labor, and care.
The cattle need more room. Regenerative grazing requires significantly more acreage per animal than a feedlot. That land isn't free. Also, to get a grassfed steer to finish earlier, they are given access to clover, high protein alfalfa, and other grasses and forages to help them gain weight faster which adds costs.
No shortcuts. Our ranchers don't use growth hormones to speed things up or routine antibiotics to keep cattle alive in crowded conditions. They do things the right way, which takes more time and costs more.
Small-batch processing. Our beef goes through USDA-inspected facilities that handle smaller volumes with more care than industrial meatpacking plants. We are not processing thousands of head of cattle per day like the industrial beef companies do to get massive economies of scale.
Packaging and shipping. Getting frozen beef to your doorstep in perfect condition requires insulated packaging, dry ice, and reliable carriers. That's a real cost.
Here's what you're actually paying for: beef from cattle that lived on open Texas pasture their entire lives, raised by ranchers who are building soil health instead of depleting it, processed with care, and delivered directly to you with no middlemen marking it up along the way. When you compare the nutrition profile, the environmental impact, and the transparency — grocery store beef isn't actually cheaper. You're just paying the hidden costs somewhere else... with damages to our environment and our health as we age.
Q: What bundles do you offer?
We've built 9 curated bundles designed to fit different family sizes, cooking styles, and budgets to save you money.
Every bundle ships in insulated boxes to maintain quality.
Cooking Grass Fed Beef
Q: Does grass fed beef cook differently than regular beef?
Yes — and this is worth knowing before you fire up the grill. Grass fed beef is leaner than grain-finished beef, which means it cooks about 25-30% faster. The biggest mistake people make with grass fed beef is overcooking it.
Check out our page for cooking grassfed beef.
The Name & The Spelling
Q: Grassfed, grass-fed, or grass fed — which one is correct?
You'll see us use all three on this website, and yes, that's on purpose.
Here's the deal. The pioneers who built the grassfed beef movement — folks who have spent decades fighting the industrial food complex for honest labeling and real standards — write it as one word: grassfed. It's a badge of honor in the industry, and we respect the heck out of that.
Meanwhile, if you ask an English teacher (and we did — Troy's wife Carrie was a journalism teacher and English major), the dictionary says it should be hyphenated: grass-fed. And grammatically speaking, she's right. It's a compound adjective modifying a noun.
Then there's grass fed — two words, no hyphen — which is how thousands of people type it into Google every single month when they're searching for better beef.
So why use all three? Because we want to honor the people who fought for this movement, satisfy the grammar nerds (we love you, Carrie), and make sure Google knows exactly what we're selling. As for our company name — Texas Grass Fed Farms, LLC — we went with two words because "Texas Grass-Fed Farms" on a logo looked, well... really weird. Sometimes branding wins over the AP Stylebook.
Our Values & Mission
Q: What is regenerative agriculture, and why does it matter?
Regenerative agriculture is a farming approach that works with nature instead of against it. Rather than depleting the soil through conventional practices, regenerative ranchers use methods like adaptive multi-paddock grazing, cover cropping, and no-till practices to actually build soil health over time.
Healthy soil sequesters carbon, holds more water, supports biodiversity, and grows more nutrient-dense forage — which means healthier cattle and healthier beef on your plate. It's a system where everything feeds everything else.
At Texas Grass Fed Farms, regenerative agriculture isn't a marketing buzzword. Our partner ranchers are AGA Regenerative Land Health Standards certified, which means their practices are independently audited. When we say our beef comes from land that's being healed, not just used, we can back that up.
Q: What does biblical stewardship mean for your business?
Genesis 2:15 says we were put here to "tend and keep" the earth — not to exploit it. That verse is foundational to how we operate.
For us, biblical stewardship means raising cattle the way God designed them to be raised — on open pasture, eating grass, improving the land they walk on. It means treating animals with dignity, caring for the soil as a living resource rather than a disposable input, and being honest with the people who trust us with their family's food.
We don't beat anyone over the head with this. But if you've ever wondered whether your food choices can align with your faith, we believe they absolutely can — and we built this company around that conviction.
Q: How is Texas Grass Fed Farms different from other grass fed beef companies?
A few things set us apart:
Texas rancher partnerships, not anonymous supply chains. We work directly with AGA-certified Texas ranchers who practice regenerative agriculture. You can feel confident knowing exactly how your beef was raised — on open pasture, using methods that build soil health and honor the land.
Third-party verified. Our ranchers aren't just making claims — they're audited against AGA's Grassfed Ruminant Standards and Regenerative Land Health Standards. That's two separate certifications with real accountability.
Regenerative, not just "grass-fed." A lot of companies sell grass-fed beef. We sell beef from ranchers who are actively improving the land. There's a meaningful difference between maintaining the status quo and leaving the soil better than you found it.
Built on Texas beef. We're based here. Our ranchers are here. Our beef is born and raised here. We're focused on selling Texas beef to support Texas regenerative ranchers — and we'll ship it to anyone across the lower 48 who wants the real thing.
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