Grass-Fed Beef Shares for Llano, TX
Llano calls itself the Deer Capital of Texas, and the name fits. Llano County leads the state in white-tailed deer harvested each year, and hunting leases are woven into the local economy as tightly as the courthouse square and the Llano River that cuts through town. This is working cattle and ranch country, where folks already know the difference between beef raised on pasture and beef raised in a feedlot. Texas Grass Fed Farms sells 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef by the share, whole, half, and quarter cow, born, raised, and processed in Texas. Here's the honest part: our pickup is in McKinney, up in North Texas. That's a long haul from Llano, so we're not there yet. Join the list and we'll tell you the day we reach the Hill Country. If you're willing to make the drive, you can reserve a share now.
Where to Buy Grass-Fed Beef in Llano
Llano's main grocery option is Lowe's Market at 104 West Young Street, a well-stocked independent grocer that serves the county. There is no H-E-B in Llano; the nearest locations are in Marble Falls and Kingsland. A "grass-fed" label tells you how the animal was raised, not where; a lot of what sits 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. A half and a whole are cut to your choices on a cut sheet; a quarter comes as a balanced split quarter. A quarter runs roughly 75 to 90 lbs of packaged beef, a half 150 to 180 lbs, and a whole 300 to 360 lbs, all steaks, roasts, ground beef, brisket, short ribs, and soup bones. Your price is based on the hanging weight once the animal is processed, with a fixed deposit set by share size to reserve it. 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 covers freezer space, transport, and choosing a size. Plan on roughly 10 to 15 cubic feet of freezer for a half and 7 to 10 for a quarter, and size up, since real-world packing wastes room. If you make the drive, historic Downtown McKinney's square is minutes away, with local shops, restaurants, winery tasting rooms, and TUPPS Brewery, so it's worth turning into a weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when is pickup?
Pickup is in McKinney, TX, on a scheduled Saturday, once the animal is processed and the hanging weight is confirmed. There's no route to the Hill Country yet, so from Llano this 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 primary 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 Texas Hill Country Towns
Fredericksburg | Marble Falls | Burnet | Lampasas | Kerrville | Comfort | Bandera
Want Us Closer to Llano?
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.