Quick Overview

• Northeast Favorites: Wrong Direction Farm, Maple Wind Farm

• Midwest Favorite: Reimer Family Farm

• Western Favorite: Family Friendly Farms

• Eastern Favorite: Cairncrest Farm

• Top Nationwide Farms: White Oak Pastures, Seven Sons

• Best Pasture-Raised Options: Alderspring Ranch, Primal Pastures

• Sustainable & Ethical Choices: Parker Pastures, Porter Road

• Extra Grocery Options: Thrive Market

For those who include meat in their diet, selecting ethically raised and humanely treated animals is better for your health, the environment, and animal welfare. Even if you don’t eat meat, understanding farming practices matters—factory-farmed animals often live in crowded, unnatural conditions that prevent normal behaviors like grazing or foraging.

Factory farming also heavily contributes to air and water pollution. Fortunately, many smaller, family-run farms focus on raising livestock responsibly and shipping directly to consumers, offering a sustainable alternative.

This guide highlights 12 standout meat delivery services in the U.S., chosen for:

• Quality: Fresh, flavorful, premium meats

• Ethics & sustainability: Humane practices and environmental responsibility

• Pricing: Options for various budgets

• Reliability: Companies meet Healthline editorial and business standards

Best Meat Delivery in the Northeast

Wrong Direction Farm – Canajoharie, NY

Grass-fed beef, lamb, and pasture-raised chicken, turkey, and pork. Videos and photos show how the animals are cared for, emphasizing respect for animals, land, and people.

• Free shipping: Orders over $200

• Shipping fee: $14.99 for smaller orders

• Sample prices:

  • Chicken breasts – $13.99/lb

  • Ground beef – $9.75/lb

  • Pork chops – $14.65/lb

Maple Wind Farm – Richmond, VT

Offers grass-fed beef and pasture-raised pork, chicken, and turkey. Animals roam freely on open pastures. Delivers across New England.

• Free local delivery: Orders over $100 (Vermont only)

• Sample prices:

  • Chicken breasts – $12.25/lb

  • Ground beef – $8.25/lb

  • Pork chops – $11.75/lb

Best in the Midwest

Reimer Family Farm – Brodhead, WI

Grass-fed beef, lamb, heritage pork, and pasture-raised poultry using regenerative farming. Ships across Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan.

• Free shipping: Orders over $165

• Minimum order: $85

• Sample prices:

  • Chicken breasts – $19.00/lb

  • Ground beef – $8.50/lb

  • Pork loin chops – $10.00/lb

Best in the West

Family Friendly Farms – Grass Valley, CA

Grass-fed beef and lamb, pasture-raised pork and chicken. Animals forage naturally on open pasture. Ships to California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Utah.

• Shipping: From $25

• Sample prices:

  • Whole chicken – $31.95 (4 lbs)

  • Ground beef – $8.95/lb

  • Pork chops – $14.95/lb

Best in the East

Cairncrest Farm – West Winfield, NY

Grass-fed beef and lamb, pasture-raised pork and chicken. Customers can tour the farm and see humane practices firsthand. Ships throughout the Eastern U.S.

• Minimum order: $85

• Free shipping: Orders over $200

• Sample prices:

  • Chicken breasts – $14.25/lb

  • Ground beef – $9.75/lb

  • Pork chops – $13.65/lb

Nationwide Family Farms

White Oak Pastures – Bluffton, GA

A regenerative, zero-waste farm raising 10 types of livestock. Every part of the animal is used. Ships nationwide.

• Free shipping: Orders over $199

• Sample prices:

  • Chicken breasts – $20.99/lb

  • Ground beef – $8.99/lb

  • Pork chops – $12.59/lb

Seven Sons – Roanoke, IN

Pasture-raised chicken, pork, lamb, grass-fed beef, and bison. Transparent practices with farm tours and online Q&A.

• Free shipping: Orders over $149

• Sample prices:

  • Chicken breasts – $15.10/lb

  • Ground beef – $9.45/lb

  • Pork chops – $14.58/lb

Best for Pasture-Raised Meat

Alderspring Ranch – May, ID

Certified organic, grass-fed beef raised on 70 square miles of Idaho pasture. Focused on regenerative ranching.

• Ships: All 50 states

• Sample prices:

  • Chicken breasts – $23/lb

  • Ground beef – $12.15/lb

  • Pork chops – $18.85 (2 lbs)

Primal Pastures – Southern CA

Pasture-raised chicken, pork, and grass-fed beef from partner farms. Nationwide shipping available.

• Free shipping: Orders over $400

• Sample prices:

  • Chicken breasts – $17.59/lb

  • Ground beef patties – $12.99/lb

  • Pork loin – $25 (1–2 lbs)

Best Sustainable Options

Parker Pastures – Gunnison, CO

Grass-fed beef on organic mountain pastures certified by the Global Animal Partnership and Audubon Ranch programs.

• Nationwide shipping: From $28 outside CO

• Sample prices:

  • Ground beef – $12.95/lb

  • Filet mignon – $16.99 (2 filets)

  • Brisket – $54 (3–4 lbs)

Porter Road

Small-farm partnerships in KY, TN, and PA. Humane, sustainable, and eco-conscious packaging.

• Nationwide delivery: Contiguous U.S.

• Sample prices:

  • Chicken breasts – $20 (1–1.5 lbs)

  • Ground beef – $7/lb

  • Pork chops – $9 (0.65–0.81 lbs)

Best for Meat and Groceries

Thrive Market

Online membership store with organic groceries and ethically sourced meat. Partners with farms committed to regenerative agriculture.

• Ships: Contiguous U.S.

• Sample prices:

  • Chicken breasts – $8.99/lb

  • Ground beef – $12.49/lb

  • Ribeye – $26.99/lb

How to Choose

Ethically raised meat costs more, reflecting the care, space, and time invested in humane practices. Consider:

• Animal welfare

• Environmental impact

• Location & shipping costs

• Variety and pricing

Local farms are ideal—they often welcome visitors so you can see how animals are raised. EatWild is a great resource for finding farms that deliver or offer pickup.

Final Thoughts

Ethical meat delivery makes it easy to support humane and environmentally conscious farming. Whether you want grass-fed beef, pasture-raised chicken, or regenerative pork, these farms provide quality and transparency you can trust. Supporting them helps the environment, animal welfare, and a healthier food system.