Local Family Farms & Ranches with CSA Subscription- & Farm Box Schemes in Harris County, TX (8)

While not exactly a farm or ranch themselves, the Farm to Kitchen collective gives access to consumers to farms and vice versa. They have partnered with local farms like Lone Star Mushrooms, Peas Farms, Three Sister Farms and other small farms to make exceptional local produce available and more accessible to the public. They currently serve four locations in Cypress, Tomball, Norchester and Fairfield, with plans of expanding in the future. Unlike the traditional CSA format where you only get what's available at a single growing location, the Farm to Kitchen Collective gathers whatever's fresh from multiple farms to give you a wide variety of produce with every single box!

Finca Tres Robles is owned and operated by SMALL PLACES LLC, a Houston based social impact business. Also, Finca Tres Robles is Houston’s only private farm inside 610 Loop, located in Houston’s East Side just 4 miles from Houston’s City Hall. "Locally grown, in the city, they carry a wide variety of fruits and vegetables". "Kind farmers, yummy vegetables, fun classes and farm dinners here". "This farm is also very involved with the community". And also "open Saturdays, very convenient for picking fresh vegetables in the morning". "Plus they give you a discount if you live in that zip code". Their farm "produce is amazing and the space is brilliant for very special events!" It is "a gem in the most unexpected of places!"

The Houston-based company Fresh Life Organic is a real success story because they were able to grow and expand their products and services. They are not just selling farm-fresh produce, but they are also offering consultancy, giving professional tips, and helping out other people in their pursuit of adopting an organic and sustainable approach to life. They are a success story because they were able to positively influence the lives of the people who depend on them. Lastly, they are a success story because the cornerstone of their approach to business is helping the people and helping the community. Great people, great produce, great outlook.

Ivy Leaf Farms wanted to be part of the effort for a healthy community. And they want to make sure everyone (and everything) looks good doing that! Ivy Leaf Farms is a community farm. This is a way for the locals to have hope that there are real opportunities for them to have better and more fulfilling lives. Through Ivy Leaf Farms, the community hopes that the problem of hunger and food scarcity is less daunting than before. If you want to help realize this dream for the community, you can buy from them. They sell produce as well as other items like shirts, aprons, and coveralls - perfect for the farmer in you! They also accept donations. Ivy Leaf Farms is located in Houston, Texas.

Established by Jolie Vue in 1989, the Jolie Vue Farm embodies a commitment to land restoration and sustainable practices. This approach of healing before farming guided over a decade of nurturing flowers, grass, and plants towards self-sufficiency. Today, the farm thrives with pastured pigs, heritage cattle, and free-range chicken eggs. Emphasizing clean, chemical-free meats, Jolie Vue's philosophy advocates proactive health choices. Opt for their versatile CSA, offering flexibility to alternate or skip months. Moreover, exclusive farm tours are extended to CSA members, inviting you to delve into their story. Join the journey at Jolie Vue Farm, nestled in the heart of Houston, Texas. Jolie Vue Farm delivers fresh grass-fed meats straight from their farm! Read more as they were included in Kim’s list of 9 Farms Providing Fresh Grass-Fed Meat Delivery in Texas!

Plant It Forward is a nonprofit organization. Plant It Forward Farms' mission is to train and support former refugees in operating successful urban farm businesses in Houston, Texas. "They are a great organization and great way to give to someone who is hard to buy for but likes good fresh veggies and such". They sell at several farmers markets and they also have a Farm Share program. They also sell their fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can also donate to their programs. They are also seeking donations for the use of land to be converted into new urban farms. Check their website and Facebook page for updates.

Verdegreens’ Farms was founded in 2016 and are one of the few urban farms in the greater Houston Area. It is located on a small .98 acre lot in the northwest quadrant of the city. Utilizing state-of-the-art technologies to maximize output while using 1/10th of the water of a traditional farm, minimizing fertilizer runoff, and using zero pesticides or herbicides. They have "the freshest salad greens you will ever taste". It "will spoil you against ever wanting grocery store salad" and it "will stay fresh in your fridge for weeks". They have "very beautiful, fresh lettuces". Plus, "so many beautiful varieties, and a fun environment at the farmers' markets around town!"