Arab's Closest Family Cattle Farm
Hormone-free Black Angus from a 360-acre family farm in Holly Pond, AL — sold direct to Arab home cooks and restaurants.
Real Alabama beef for Arab
Arab folks know what real Alabama beef should taste like. We're a quick drive west — across the county line in Holly Pond — raising Black Angus on the same Mulberry River bottomland our family has worked for seven generations. If you've been driving an hour to a butcher shop or settling for chain-grocery beef, there's a better answer twenty minutes away.
Why Arab chooses The Bend Beef
- A neighborly drive: Arab to The Bend in about half an hour
- No hormones, no routine antibiotics — ever
- Grain-finished Black Angus with old-fashioned marbling
- Bulk freezer beef sized for hunting families and big households
- Pickup at the farm or arranged locally
Local to you, raised by us
Mountain folks, lake folks, farm folks — Arab and the surrounding Marshall County communities have always cooked with intention. We make it easy to keep that going. Quarter, half, or just a week's worth of ribeyes, our beef shows up as fresh as anything you'll find without raising it yourself.
Service area is centered around Holly Pond, AL — about 20 miles east. Order ahead by Facebook message or phone, and we’ll arrange pickup or coordinate a meet that fits your week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Bend Beef raised?
Our Black Angus cattle are raised on "The Bend," our family's 360-acre farm in Holly Pond, Alabama, surrounded on three sides by the Mulberry River. The land has been in our family since the early 1800s and producing beef under the Bend name since 1902.
Is your beef hormone-free and antibiotic-free?
Yes. We never use added hormones, growth promoters, or routine antibiotics. Our cattle graze on native Alabama pastures and finish on a quality grain blend that produces the marbling our customers expect.
How long has the Bend family been farming?
Our family has worked this land since the 1800s, and we have raised cattle on The Bend since 1902. That's seven generations of Alabama farmers, all on the same ground.
What kind of cattle do you raise?
We raise Black Angus. We start with quality calves from local Cullman County farms, grow them slowly on grass, and finish on grain to lock in the tenderness, marbling, and flavor our beef is known for.
Do you ship steaks?
We currently take orders directly through our Facebook page and by phone. Local pickup is available at the farm in Holly Pond. Call 256-590-5840 or message us on Facebook to ask about your area.
How do I order steaks from The Bend Beef?
Easiest path: send us a message on Facebook (facebook.com/austin.sartain.7) or call 256-590-5840. Tell us what you want and how much, and we'll arrange pickup or local delivery.
Do you offer freezer or bulk packs?
Yes. Quarter, half, and whole-beef freezer orders are available with advance notice. These are the best value per pound and give you a custom cut sheet — call ahead so we can schedule your processing.
Where can I pick up?
Pickup is at our farm at 16 County Road 691, Holly Pond, AL 35083. We can also coordinate meetups in nearby cities — ask when you order.