If you still haven’t figured out what to purchase your family or loved ones for Christmas, how about some home-grown beef. According to the 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture, Putnam County is home to approximately 13,400 head of cows and calves. We have a few folks that raise local beef, have it processed and then market it to local residents. Whether is a just a few specific cuts you want, a quarter of a cow cut to order, or an entire cow for your family to feast on for the year, all options are available. Some even offer a tour of their ranches. Please make sure to look through the list below and either visit their social media pages or give them a call directly. All of the farms listed below are family owned and operated right here in Putnam County. This is a great way to support our local farmers and make this a moo-morable Christmas!
James Ranch
Phone (Call or Text): 386-972-7513
Email: jamesranchfl@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/James-Ranch-100077894212509/
Address: 120 Dog Branch Rd, East Palatka, FL, United States, Florida
We sell beef at different markets around the county. You can also order online and see a general list of prices. Another experience is that you can buy tickets to tour our beef operation and book private events on the farm.
Cartwright Land & Cattle
Phone (Bobby Cartwright): 678-878-8032
Address: 1330 County Road 309, Crescent City, FL 32112
Visitation and pick up by appointment ONLY.
“Our cattle is raised with love and great care to produce top quality beef for your enjoyment. Our meet is free of hormones, drugs and antibiotics. We invite you to visit our ranch and take home a sample of our beef.”
Palatka Cattle Co
Phone: 386-325-7326
Website: https://palatkacattleco.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Palatka-Cattle-Co-61551543457179/
Address: 2508 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177
“Our beef is raised on our ranch from birth to harvest, not by someone else and just sold by us. They are raised on pasture and offered free choice grain for the last 3 months. We strive to raise beef that is truly good for you!”
Herrington Cattle Company
Website: https://www.herringtoncattle.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herringtoncattleflorida/
Address: 270 East End Road, San Mateo, FL 32187
Visitation and pick up by appointment ONLY.
We offer pickup locations and local delivery options to Putnam County.
“We are excited to offer fresh-from-Florida, farm raised beef for your freezer. Our beef cattle are grown and finished on a corn-based ration feed. We also offer fine replacement heifers. We take pride in our livestock and provide them with the best care!”