- 1). Buy local. Grass-fed beef is available through mail-order from several resources on the Internet. But you will pay for it. Not only with shipping costs, but their markup is usually more. Find a local farmer through your Farmer's Market, Localharvest.org or Eatwild.com.
- 2). Power is in numbers. Join a coop. There are often coop groups that split a cow or several cows and are able to enjoy the savings of buying in bulk. You may have to ask around to find a coop, but keep asking the farmers you contact about their beef and you are bound to find one.
- 3). Shop around. Don't settle on the first farmer you find. Prices can vary widely so look at all your options and compare the prices and their farming practices before deciding who to purchase from.
- 4). Be flexible in your expectations. Completely grass-fed and grass-finished is the best health-wise, but some farmers use some grass and some grain and the price should reflect that.
- 5). Opt for grass-fed buffalo. Grass-fed buffalo compares equally in health to grass-fed beef and has a sweeter taste. It is not quite as popular as beef so the prices are often lower.
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