How many local meat businesses are in California?
Butcher Bud lists 212 local meat businesses in California: 45 butcher shops, 39 knives and equipment shops, 28 beef share farms, 26 wild game ranches, 21 livestock auctions, 18 deer and game processors, 18 meat CSAs and 17 mobile slaughter services.
Which California cities have the most meat businesses?
The California cities with the most listings on Butcher Bud are Fresno (6), Ontario (6), Los Angeles (5), Dixon (4) and Orland (4). Listings in California are spread across 146 cities and towns in total. Every category and city in California has its own page, linked in the sections above.
What are the highest rated meat businesses in California?
The highest rated listings on file in California are NC Blade, Inc. in Maggie Valley (5.0 stars from 234 reviews), Schmidt Guide Service LLC. in King City (5.0 stars from 139 reviews) and TX Bar Grassfed Cattle Company in Los Molinos (5.0 stars from 96 reviews).
Where can I find a butcher shop in California?
Butcher Bud lists 45 butcher shops in California. The most are in Los Angeles (3), Fresno (3) and Santa Rosa (2). Browse them all on the Butcher Shops in California page at butcherbud.com/butcher-shops/california, which links to each city.
Can I buy a beef share directly from a farm in California?
Yes. Butcher Bud lists 28 beef share farms in California that sell beef directly, typically by the quarter, half, or whole animal. The most are in Petaluma (2), Anza (1) and Tomales (1). Browse them all on the Beef Share Farms in California page at butcherbud.com/beef-share-farms/california, which links to each city.
Where can I get my deer processed in California?
Butcher Bud lists 18 deer and game processors in California. The most are in Corning (1), Orland (1) and Turlock (1). Browse them all on the Deer & Game Processors in California page at butcherbud.com/deer-game-processing/california, which links to each city.
What is the local meat and farming culture like in California?
California leads the nation in sustainable and pasture-raised meat. The farm-to-table movement took root here, and today the state is home to hundreds of small-scale ranchers, grass-fed beef operations, and artisan butchers committed to transparency in sourcing. Every category and city in California has its own page, linked in the sections above.
How do I add my meat business to the California directory?
Submit a free listing at butcherbud.com/submit-listing. Free submissions go live automatically when they pass basic checks: a real business name, a recognized meat or farm category, a valid contact email and a state. Submissions that miss a check are held for a person to review first. Paid Premium and Featured plans place a listing above free listings on city and category pages.