Grass-Fed Beef Shares for Bullard, TX
Bullard sits about 15 miles south of Tyler along US-69, edged to the west by Lake Palestine, and it's grown into one of the most sought-after addresses in the Tyler metro. Texas Grass Fed Farms sells 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef by the share, as a whole cow, half cow, or quarter cow, all born, raised, and processed in Texas. Now the honest part: pickup is in McKinney, Texas, up in North Texas. That's a long haul from Bullard, so we're not there yet. Join the list and we'll tell you the day we reach East Texas. If you're willing to make the drive, you can reserve a share now.
Where to Buy Grass-Fed Beef in Bullard
Bullard's main grocery stop is Brookshire's at 213 N US Hwy 69, a full-service store with a hand-cut meat counter. You may spot some beef labeled grass-fed there, but genuine Texas-origin, grass-finished beef isn't commonly stocked at local grocers, and the nearest H-E-B is up in Tyler, roughly 15 miles north. Remember that a "grass-fed" label describes how the animal was raised, not where; much of what's on US shelves is imported from Australia, New Zealand, or South America. Look for "Product of USA" before you assume local origin.
How the Shares Work
You reserve a share of the animal: a whole cow, a half cow, or a quarter cow. Halves and wholes are cut to your preferences on a cut sheet, while a quarter arrives as a balanced split quarter. Figure roughly 75 to 90 lbs of packaged beef for a quarter, 150 to 180 lbs for a half, and 300 to 360 lbs for a whole, including steaks, roasts, ground beef, brisket, short ribs, and soup bones. Your price is set by the hanging weight once the animal is processed, with a fixed deposit by share size to hold your spot. Reserve on our bulk grass-fed beef page, and pickup is in McKinney on a scheduled Saturday. New to buying a share? Our grass-fed beef planning guide walks through freezer space, transport, and choosing a size; plan on about 10 to 15 cubic feet of freezer for a half and 7 to 10 for a quarter. If you do make the drive, historic Downtown McKinney's square sits minutes from pickup, with local shops, restaurants, winery tasting rooms, and TUPPS Brewery, so it's easy to turn into a weekend.
Why Bullard Families Choose Texas Grass-Fed
People move to Bullard for a better quality of life, and that carries right through to the dinner table. Families in lakeside communities like Cumberland Ridge, Emerald Bay, and Eagles Bluff on Lake Palestine make deliberate choices about how they live, and Bullard ISD ranks among the top districts in East Texas. The outdoor culture here, fishing, boating, and hunting, means residents already grasp the value of land managed well. Reserving a share also means backing the Texas regenerative ranchers we work with directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when is pickup?
Pickup is in McKinney, TX, on a scheduled Saturday, after the animal is processed and the hanging weight is confirmed. There's no route to East Texas yet, so from Bullard that means making the drive or joining the list for when we reach your area. We meet you in McKinney to hand off your beef; nothing gets mailed out.
What is the difference between grass-fed and grass-finished beef?
These days, none. Grass-fed cattle can't be fed grain, so grass-fed and grass-finished describe the same thing: an animal that ate grass and forage its whole life. Our beef is 100% grass-fed and grass-finished, and the label says nothing about country of origin, so check for "Product of USA" when you shop in-store.
Where does most grass-fed beef in US grocery stores come from?
Australia, New Zealand, Uruguay, and Brazil are the main sources of grass-fed beef sold in the US. Effective January 1, 2026, the USDA requires beef labeled "Product of USA" to be born, raised, and processed in the United States. Every share we sell meets that standard.
See sizes on our bulk grass-fed beef page, or our Texas grass-fed beef page for where we serve and where we're headed next.
Other East Texas Towns
Tyler | Lindale | Whitehouse | Jacksonville | Longview | Nacogdoches | Lufkin | Henderson
Want Us Closer to Bullard?
For now, you pick up your share in McKinney, and you're welcome to make the drive. Tell us where you are and we'll let you know when we bring pickup or delivery closer to you.