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Card 490 of 10002026-08-26 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-08-26

Local Beef Index Puts Farm Prices on the Same Table

localbeefindex.com Observed source
Editorial interest 86/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A Northeast directory that lets shoppers find 390 beef farms and compare feed practices, buying options, share prices, and individual cuts.

Landing page captured for the 2026-08-26 issue.

Field notes

The index separates bulk buying from individual-cut shopping, then normalizes comparable half-share offers by hanging weight rather than presenting a simple sticker-price ranking. Farm records expose practical differences such as 100% grass-finished feed, delivery or pickup options, and low-, medium-, or high-confidence price labels. The homepage also states that 274 listed farms lack enough published information for full comparison, preserving them as leads rather than silently excluding them.

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OpenPublic substance visible
$PaidCommerce or pricing visible
PrettyNotable craft visible
ProPolished or operationally mature
NicheUnusually specific use

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