About RangeDirect
RangeDirect helps buyers find animal shares and packaged cuts offered by local ranchers. Ranchers list what they have available, and buyers can review the details before ordering.
Our Mission
We make it easier to discover producers, compare their listings, and arrange an order directly. The producer coordinates processing and pickup or delivery with the buyer.
Producers set their listing details and prices. Buyers can ask questions about an animal, processing arrangements, and fulfillment before making a purchase.
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Browse available listings and producer profiles. Availability changes as sellers add listings; if there are none today, you can check back later.
Browse listingsOur Values
Transparency
Listings describe the producer, price, and fulfillment options. Ask the seller about processing fees or other details before buying.
Community
Supporting local ranchers and farmers means stronger communities and more resilient food systems.
Compliance
Producers are responsible for following the rules that apply to their listings and processing arrangements. Inspection and custom-exempt rules differ by product and location.
What does RangeDirect check?
Before a seller can create listings, they submit a business application with their operation details and address. An administrator reviews it and approves or rejects the seller account. Producers are responsible for accurately describing their animals, products, and processing arrangements.
Approval is not a certification of farming practices, food quality, or a processing facility. RangeDirect does not inspect every farm or guarantee a facility's inspection status. If a particular facility or inspection status matters to you, ask the producer before ordering. See our Terms & Conditions for details.
Buyer questions
When do I pay?
Animal shares require a 25% deposit at checkout. The remaining balance is collected separately before pickup or delivery, based on the order details. Packaged cuts are paid in full at checkout. For custom-exempt shares, slaughter and processing fees are separate and paid directly to the service provider.
Can I cancel?
Signed-in buyers can request a refund through their order within 24 hours if payment has not been released to the seller. Guest buyers should contact support. After a producer confirms availability and the deposit is released, the deposit may not be refundable; later cancellations depend on the producer's policy and processing status. See the Terms for refund and non-delivery details.
Who handles pickup or delivery?
The producer coordinates fulfillment with you. Check the listing for options and confirm the time and location with the producer. For custom-exempt shares, the processor may contact you about cut preferences, fees, and pickup.
What does seller approval mean?
An administrator reviews the seller's submitted business application before they can list. This is not a farm inspection or a guarantee about a product or processor. Ask the producer about any claim that matters to your purchase.
Are all products USDA-inspected?
No. Rules depend on the product and location. Packaged cuts and live animal shares may follow different processing paths, including inspected or custom-exempt processing where applicable. Custom-exempt meat is for the owner's personal use and cannot be resold. Ask the producer which facility will be used before buying.
Need help with an order? Contact support. Read the full buyer terms.
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