Oneonta & Blount County's Local Beef Farm
Hormone-free Black Angus from a 360-acre family farm in Holly Pond, AL — sold direct to Oneonta home cooks and restaurants.
Real Alabama beef for Oneonta
Blount County is farm country, and Oneonta is its kitchen table. The Bend Beef raises cattle on the same kind of red-clay-and-limestone ground you know from home — about 35 miles north in Holly Pond. Seven generations, one family, one bend in the Mulberry River, and beef that tastes like it.
Why Oneonta chooses The Bend Beef
- Same Appalachian foothills cattle country you live in
- Black Angus raised slow on grass, finished on grain
- No added hormones, no growth promoters
- Freezer beef priced fair for working families
- Pickup at the farm; meetups arranged on request
Local to you, raised by us
From the covered bridges to the Blount County Fair, Oneonta knows what authentic looks like. So do we. Our beef goes home with farmers, hunters, ranchers, and families who simply expect more from their dinner. Talk to us — we'll set you up.
Service area is centered around Holly Pond, AL — about 35 miles southeast. 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.