Welcome To McGreal Family Farm
We are a small farm business rooted in Clayton County, Northeast Iowa. We specialize in 100% grass-fed beef, while also raising pastured pigs and producing maple syrup, cold-process soap, fruit preserves and more.
Here at McGreal Family Farm, our mission is to create meaningful connections through food.
100% Grass-Fed Angus Beef
From our small farm in Northeast Iowa
We decided to get involved in farming because we love the land, outdoors and—of course—the community.
Shopping Locations
Elkader Iowa Farmers' Market
Summer Farmers’ Market: Fridays from 5 – 8 PM at Founder’s Park, May through October
Dubuque Farmers' Market
Winter Farmers’ Market: Saturdays from 9 AM – Noon at Kennedy Mall, November through April
Summer Farmers’ Market: Saturdays from 7 AM – 12 PM, Find our booth in downtown Dubuque at 11th & Iowa Streets, May through October
On Farm Store
Come to our farm to shop straight from our licensed warehouse on Wednesdays from 5 – 7 PM and Sundays from 9 AM – 1 PM. No appointment is necessary, but prior notice is preferred.
Projects and Partnerships
The Food Store
Shop our beef at The Food Store in downtown Dubuque. Inventory re-stocked weekly after the Dubuque Farmers' Market.
Backbone Area Food Project
View our interactive map to find a list of other producers in our area.
Schera's Algerian-American Restaurant and Bar
Try the Clayton County Burger at Schera's in Elkader. It is made with our 100% grass-fed beef and is absolutely incredible!
Iowa Food Hub
Order beef from our farm stand on the Iowa Food Hub's platform, for pick-up or delivery, in the Decorah area.
Mighty River Food Collective
Order ground beef, beef boxes, and maple syrup from The Mighty River Food Collective's online platform for pick-up in the greater Dubuque area.
Civic Engagement
Practical Farmers of Iowa
Practical Farmers of Iowa’s mission is equipping farmers to build resilient farms and communities. Practical Farmers of Iowa is an inclusive organization representing a diversity of farmers. Farmers in our network raise corn and soybeans, hay, livestock large and small, horticultural crops from fruits and vegetables to cut flowers and herbs, and more. Our members have conventional and organic systems; employ diverse management practices; run operations of all sizes; and come from a range of backgrounds. These farmers come together, however, because they believe in nature as the model for agriculture and they are committed to moving their operations toward sustainability. (Source - practicalfarmers.org)
Iowa Farm Bureau
Iowa Farm Bureau helps keep that agriculture engine running by working for family farmers in areas critical to their farm businesses. From representing their public policy interests at the local, state and national levels to enhancing market opportunities and providing critical information, Iowa Farm Bureau strives to ensure farm families thrive for generations to come. (Source - iowafarmbureau.com)
National Young Farmers Coalition
The National Young Farmers Coalition is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture. We change policy, build networks, and provide business services to ensure all young farmers have the chance to succeed.
Our Farm
We are seated in the rolling hills of Northeast Iowa, 54 miles from Dubuque and 65 miles from Cedar Rapids. The closest town is an aptly named village called Littleport. Just like Dorothy, follow the long gravel road and you’ll be sure to find us!