Local Family Farms & Ranches with CSA Subscription- & Farm Box Schemes in Hidalgo County, TX (3)

Tenaza Organics farm, a local family farm in the RGV growing certified organic produce. "Everything is organically approved" including the "applications" on their "crops". The owner, Mark Miller, mentioned that "their farming cycle starts with 16 to 18 weeks of planting". This is also because "they grow their crops in stages to allow for a longer harvest season". And then, "the harvest runs from December through the third week in April, except for cucumbers which are picked from April through July". You can also avail of their weekly and bi-weekly CSA produce boxes. You may also check their social media page for more updates.  

In Edinburg, Terra Preta Farm is a "family farm serving the Rio Grande Valley area. They grow organic vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers". Juan, Shakera, Little Shake, Kanani, and Andres are the family members that manage it. Although they opened for business in November of 2011, they have been in agriculture since 1996. Moreover, they "see soil fertility as the core of successful organic farming", and that's why they work hard in keeping their soil very active and full of minerals. Also, they are offering weekly and biweekly vegetable shares. Check them out at McAllen Farmers' Market on Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm.  They haven't updated their CSA page since October 2014, contact them directly for more information.

One of the reasons why we want to buy from local sources is because it is easy to trust them and their product. Take beef, for example. Locally-produced beef is made in ranches we can easily visit. The ranch owners are always happy to give us a tour because they have nothing to hide. On the contrary, they want us to know everything. Take for example True Texan Beef. They are proud to say that they are selling Texans with beef made from Texas-raised cattle. They sell 100% grass-fed and finished beef. It is all-natural and free-range. Beef produced here is US-inspected and has passed the standards for health and safety set by the US Department of Agriculture. It is a great-looking beef that tastes great too, not to mention nutritious and very good for your health and well-being. True Texan Beef is a good reason why it is best to go for locally-sourced beef.