I don't know where to get grass fed beef in your area. Of course, you can always order it from an online company, there are several that I have seen. Of course, you could look for a local meat processor. If they don't have range fed, they could probably still point you in the right direction.

I wouldn't be to worried about drying beef raw. Drying the meat out kills any bacteria that might be on it. (of course, fresh meat is still a really good idea. )

I am trying to talk the guy I get Water Buffalo from to hook me up with some fat, so I can make pemmican. No luck so far, mebbe when he slaughters the next animal, I'll get lucky!

Keep us posted on how the pemmican turns out.