Local Family Farms & Ranches in Wichita County, TX (6)

In 1999, Diaz Murray purchased the Earl Springs Ranch in Clay and Montague Counties. He has a Texas heritage and forage management experiences. And it helped Murray shape his present Clay County ranch and herd of 400 mother cows and 300 yearlings. Murray is also a  2013 “Outstanding Rangeland Management Award” winner from the Texas Section Society for Rangeland Management (TSSRM). An award he received for the "successful management of his cattle and his efforts to preserve the land". Also, “the name F Bar Springs Ranch incorporates the Failing Family, Earl Springs and the faith that brought him back to his Texas roots.” This ranch is also home to 100% natural, grass-finished Black Angus.  

Morath Orchard, which is located in Wichita Falls, Texas, is North Texas' source of fresh produce for the community, farmers markets, and grocers. Husband and wife Jimmy and Becky Morath, along with their son Will, are all hands-on in growing the fruits and vegetables here, making sure the farm is in good condition and the produce is of great quality. The 90-acre farm has vegetables, melons, peaches, pecan, and apple trees. You can find them in the local farmers market. If you want your fresh supply of produce, you can join their CSA program. They also offer farm tours and farm-to-table dinners.

Terry Parks Produce offers a wide assortment of seasonal fruits and vegetables that are all farm-fresh!  Grab any of their fresh and tasty fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cantaloupe, watermelons, nectarines, plums, peaches, cherries, and more!  Panty staples like different types of tomatoes, squash, zucchini, cucumbers, potatoes, onions, asparagus among others are also available.  You may find them selling at the Wichita Falls Farmers Market.

The King’s Good Vineyard and Berry Farm grows muscadines, strawberries, and blackberries. It is owned and operated by brothers Will and Jacob Morath. The farm is in Wichita Falls, Texas. You can walk around the farm and pick strawberries and blackberries when these are in season. This is a great way to spend your day with friends, family, and even with co-workers. That's not all. They also set up a corn maze, which is fun, especially for children. So don't be surprised if you see so many kids here when you visit, because the farm is a favorite destination for children's field trips! They also have a café/market so that you can rest and replenish with some delicious food and refreshing drinks. If you want to get a discount on your next purchase of fruits, you can apply for membership.

Whole Plate Farm sells naturally grown local produce and other items like homemade canned foods. The best way to buy from them is by visiting the local farmers market where they will be present as vendors. Whole Plate Farm is a regular at the Downtown Wichita Falls Farmers Market. They have lemon pepper seasoning, seasoning saite, and salsa. They also have freshly-picked peppers, mushrooms, squash, beets, rainbow chard, pea shoots, and zucchini. They also sell herbs, pepper jelly, jalapeno honey, pickled zucchini, and more. Whole Plate Farm is located in Wichita Falls, Texas.