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As far as local ranchers...we do have them here but most in my research are conventional ranchers ie pasture fed till weened then shipped off to a finishing plant where they are corn fed then processed. We do have a grass fed buffalo ranch localy but I am not too keen on the flavor of buffalo meat myself. Ill keep my eyes peeled for other local options.

I want to make a special trip to my local stores (maybe this weekend) just to research the organic beef options and take some notes on where it is comming from etc. I will look into free range as well.

There are no local food co-ops here where I live.