Where to buy grass fed beef in bay area?

Hi Fig Newton,

I have checked out marin Sun Farms and they do have good quality meat, about the best I have found in the Bay Area. Now I am looking for eggs.

About being "grass fed': Niman Ranch, while no organic, also feeds in a pasteur and finishes with grain just like Prather Ranch. This is the only way to get fat marbling in your meat, which makes the best quality meat. According to the USDA, many things include "grass" like hay, rice bran and amond hulls. Trust me, my uncle is a rancher and I grew up in the Central valley doing 4H raising our own fair steer. You should make sure you don't buy just "grass fed" but ask if they are fed on pasture, better yet, ask about the entire process. Meat that is not fed any grain at the end is very lean, and sometimes tough and chewy. If I had the money and a giant freezer I would go to the fair and buy a cow at auction that has been raised by FFA or 4H children!!

kristinar27 in San Francisco Bay Area