Grass-Fed Beef Shares for Medina, TX
Medina is a small Hill Country community tucked into Bandera County, about 12 miles northwest of Bandera along the Medina River. Known as the Apple Capital of Texas, Medina draws visitors to Love Creek Orchards, part of the landscape since 1981, and has long attracted families who want a quieter, more intentional way of living. 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 Medina, 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 Medina
Medina is a genuinely small community, and full-service grocery options inside the town are limited. The Old Timer serves as a local gathering spot and convenience stop for day-to-day needs. For a real grocery run, most residents head toward Bandera or make the longer drive to San Antonio. There is no H-E-B in Medina or in Bandera itself. At larger stores you may find beef labeled "grass-fed," but much of it is imported from Australia, New Zealand, or South America. The label describes how the cattle were raised, not where, so look for "Product of USA" if you want to confirm domestic 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 Bandera County yet, so from Medina 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
Bandera | Comfort | Kerrville | Boerne | Fredericksburg | Llano | New Braunfels
Want Us Closer to Medina?
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.