Grass-Fed Beef Shares for Gilmer, TX
Gilmer is the seat of Upshur County, tucked into the pine timber and red clay hills of East Texas and known statewide for the East Texas Yamboree, the sweet potato festival that has run every fall since 1935. Texas Grass Fed Farms raises 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef and sells it by the share, whole cow, half cow, and quarter cow, all born, raised, and processed in Texas. Here's the honest part: pickup is in McKinney, up in North Texas, and that's a long haul from Gilmer, so we're not out your way yet. Join the list and we'll let you know the day we reach Upshur County. If you don't mind making the drive, you can reserve a share right now.
Where to Buy Grass-Fed Beef in Gilmer
Gilmer's two main grocery stores are Brookshire's at 1075 US Hwy 271 N and the Walmart Supercenter at 1102 US Hwy 271 N. Both stock a full beef case, but steady Texas-origin, grass-finished options are hard to count on at either, and there's no H-E-B in town. Keep in mind that a "grass-fed" label describes how the animal was raised, not where it lived; a good share of what sits on US shelves is imported from Australia, New Zealand, Uruguay, or Brazil. Check for "Product of USA" before you assume the beef is local.
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 choices on a cut sheet, while a quarter comes 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, spanning steaks, roasts, ground beef, brisket, short ribs, and soup bones. Your price is set by the hanging weight once the animal is processed, and a fixed deposit sized to your share reserves it. Plan on about 10 to 15 cubic feet of freezer for a half and 7 to 10 for a quarter, so it pays to size up. 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. Make the drive and historic Downtown McKinney's square is minutes from pickup, with local shops, restaurants, winery tasting rooms, and TUPPS Brewery, so it's easy to turn the trip into a weekend.
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. We don't have a route to Upshur County yet, so from Gilmer that means either 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 point to the same thing: an animal that ate grass and forage its whole life. Our beef is 100% grass-fed and grass-finished, and since the label says nothing about country of origin, look 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 supply most of the grass-fed beef sold in the US. Effective January 1, 2026, the USDA requires any 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 visit our Texas grass-fed beef page for the towns we serve and where we're headed next.
Other East Texas Towns
Gladewater | Kilgore | Mineola | Longview | Tyler | Marshall | Quitman
Want Us Closer to Gilmer?
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.