Farms and Ranches in Texas Offering Naturally Grown produce

Acres Homestead, which is located in Quitman, Texas, promotes living an organic way of life that includes being self-sufficient. There are different products sold here, from rabbit manure fertilizer to baked goods. They also sell canned food like cowboy candy, dill pickle, and pickled green beans. If you visit 7 Acres Homestead and get hungry, there are vendors there selling sandwiches, nachos, and cold drinks. But that is not all. 7 Acres Homestead also hosts talks and seminars focused on being prepared at all times.

In Hempstead, 7 Fat Cows Farm "sells bulk pasture-raised pork & grass-fed beef". Besides, their livestock goes under a strict management intensive grazing program to provide the highest quality pork and beef possible. Currently, they are "raising Brangus cattle", and "their pigs are mainly Red Wattle" crosses either with Large Black or Berkshire. Moreover, they "grow a limited amount of Dwarf Nigerian goats" for their egg and milk needs. To schedule a tour or place an order, contact them via email or website. A few delighted customers said, "The uncured bacon is the best!" and "We purchased different cuts of pork, and everything was wonderful".

This farm has unique ways in growing fresh vegetables and greens year round. No one comes close to their variety, freshness and ability to get their product to market while still maintaining the quality of product their customers have come to expect. They also maintain their own grapefruit orchards by hand. They also do all the work themselves. "They have their spring/lettuce mix at South Padre island Brewery.. Its delicious & addictive !!!!" Also, if you are "making plans to meet" the "Farmers from Acacia farm's anyone is welcome". You will have "an enchanted weekend and perfect location!" You will be taking home "the best veggies", "fresh/organic", and "healthy choices".

Agarita Creek Farms is at the heart of Texas Hills Country, in Fredericksburg. They are famous as a breeder of two heritage breeds of sheep— Jacob and Navajo Churro. They also "specialize in unusual varieties of produce", including many "rare heirloom varieties". Other products they offer are herbs, flowers, and vegetables such as beets, cabbage, Chinese greens, and collard. But, this farm is not just your typical farm. It also "offers luxurious farm-stay accommodations" on a bluff overlooking the farm and the City of Fredericksburg. So, if you are looking for a "farm-stay vacation" in the Texas Hill Country, contact Thomas Carnes at (830) 896-9140. You may also visit the Agarita Creek Farms Facebook page and website for more information.

Ahimsa Farm describes itself as "a small, chemical-free transitional organic farm on the Little Joshua Creek." They are located in Boerne, Texas. Ahimsa Farm sells free-range eggs and beautiful, healthy vegetables through its community-supported agriculture (CSA) program. Those supporting Ahimsa Farm's CSA pay $200. I am sure this is money well-spent. If you are thinking of learning about working and managing a farm, Ahimsa Farm is accepting applications for summer internship.

Are you dreaming of savory beef for your meatballs and burger patties? Search no more as the Aitken Farm and Ranch allows you to make your dreams a reality.What is unique about this ranch is that they allow an up-close encounter with their animals. Please do keep in mind that they don't offer this service during summer days. It is mainly because it gets scorchingly hot in the petting pen.From Angus beef to Charbray/Jersey beef, rest assured that every cut you get is exceptional. You can instantly tell the difference between store-bought meat and a grass-fed one once you try them.‘No grease, tender steak, fantastic taste, great-quality, and impressive beef’ are just some of the words their customers used to describe their products.Furthermore, satisfied customers shared (on Facebook reviews) that the owners are knowledgable and passionate, not to mention, fabulous and sweet during visits.Aside from beef, they also carry free range eggs and raw honey.

The farm opened in 2013. The Alford Family farm offers a diverse number of sustainable and organic crops. They have blueberries and blackberries (close to 4000 trees). Additionally, they grow muscadine grapes, peaches (150 trees), and pecans (370 trees). Moreover, they have a variety of vegetables (cucumbers, onions, peppers, tomatoes, squash, zucchinis, and more).Although they seem pretty new in the farming business, they have already received multiple awards with their outstanding effort.What people love about this farm is their U-Pick project. They allow everyone to experience farm life by picking and interacting with animals. Some of the animals you can spend time with are oreo-cookie cows, red waddle pigs, and Cornish corn chickens.A patron even described it as ‘A beautiful slice of heaven on earth!’If you are up for a countryside farming experience, be sure to mark May to July on your calendar and visit them!

Ancient Whole Grain is located in Temple, Texas. This is a group of family farms specializing in growing organic, low-gluten, healthy, ancient grains. Here is something interesting about Ancient Whole Grain. They are dedicated to keeping the strain of the grain pure. So they make sure to grow just one variety on each plot. And to avoid using toxic chemicals, they plant on small plots so that it is easy to control weeds, pests, and diseases. This is their own path to organic farming. This may sound unique or unfamiliar to many, but that is just one more proof of how diverse and creative farming is in Texas. They sell ancient whole wheat seeds (Banatka, Emmer, Black Emmer, Biblical Durum, and Red May) as well as Mixed Botanical seeds. If this is your cup of tea, get in touch with Ancient Whole Grain.Ancient Whole Grains are higher in proteins and almost no gluten to low gluten so it's an excellent choice for those with strict dietary requirements or to anyone that just wants to eat healthier! Why are we mentioning this? Because they now offer freshly milled flour!P.S. They will be at the farmers market at Salado at the Barrow Brewery on September 18 and 25 with some ancient whole grain (Banatka) flour! Banatka wheat flour is not sold online or in stores. It is organic, non GMO, highly nutritious, easy to digest, low gluten, and has a mild nutty flavor. This flour is great for artisan bread, pancakes, muffins, flatbreads, biscuits, etc. 

The Animal Farm in Cat Spring, Texas, is a Permaculture Center and a Certified Organic Produce Farm. They usually supply in Farmers Markets and specialty restaurants with their most excellent and most nutritious vegetables, fruits, and herbs, such as arugula, broccoli, cilantro, chard, collard, greens, florets, spinach, spring onion and many more! Also, they have a farm tour for the public at least twice a year during spring and fall. Furthermore, they organize retreats for holistic practices such as yoga and open up their facilities to others. One happy customer says: "The animal farm can transform a property into an artistic haven. The products are of high quality and also have a fantastic flavor and variety. We highly recommend the farm." Visit Animal Farm and try their delicious organic products! Visit their website for more details.

Appleby Community Farm is a nine-acre farm that produces organic vegetables in the Nacogdoches/Lufkin area. Initially, they wanted to run a bed and breakfast when they purchased their land last 2007. However, they had an unexpected detour and directed their attention to farming. When Appleby Community farm started, they wanted to promote organic vegetables and products. They want to leave the environment better than when they found it. Their crops include beans, broccoli, cucumbers, herbs/spices, melons, onions, peas, to name a few. One of their happy customers said, "Cindy and Bryan at Appleby Community Farm are some of the kindest, hardworking folks you'll ever meet. Beautiful farm, excellent produce and chicken, and la-la-loved Cindy's kombucha class!"They haven't updated their CSA page since 2018, contact them directly for more information.

Archangels Infinity Lavender Ranch should be your first and only stop if you are in Winnsboro, Texas, looking for lavender. This is not just a farm offering Instagram-worthy tours of its beautiful lavender farm. Archangels Infinity Lavender Ranch provides products and services as long as it is related to lavender. They make lavender bouquets, flower walls, and wreaths. They have lavender-infused bath salt, lavender sachets, lavender shortbread, lavender baking mix, lavender lemon or rose scones, and chocolate lavender squares, among the many delights they sell from their online store and in their stall in the farmers market.

A small 8-acre sustainable family farm owned by the couple Aaron and Alison, Arison farm is a combination of the owners' names. It is only five minutes north of Granbury Town Square and thirty-five miles southwest of Fort Worth.The farm allows product picking. This includes sustainably- and locally-grown blackberries, pumpkins, watermelons, and vegetables. They also offer fresh non-GMO and soy-free eggs.Their product varies per season. During winter, they sell eggs and pecans. In the summer, they sell tomatoes, okra, and eggs.Perhaps the most special season for Arison Farms is during fall. Around October, they offer a U-pick pumpkin patch event. Follow them on Facebook for date announcements. They always host an exciting event with live music, food, face paints, mini petting zoo, hayrides, and more!

Are you finding "the cleanest fruits and vegetables and pasture-raised meats", especially for pregnant women and to your family? Then, Nature Intended Family Farm is the perfect farm for you! They began with "pastured chickens for tasty eggs". Later on, they had a garden that follows organic practices. And since they are on the extra acreage of Heart's Desire Midwifery Care, their first clients are the midwifery. Their most productive aspect at this point is the "pastured meat chickens". And, they will soon have "an orchard for fruit production. As of the moment, this farm is not yet certified but is already in the process. Check out their Facebook page at facebook.com/asnatureintendedfamilyfarm to stay up to date!

Ashcraft Beef. which is located in Bardwell, Texas, is a local farm-to-table farmer specializing in antibiotic and hormone-free, USDA inspected Angus beef. Husband and wife John and Kellie Ashcraft, who are both farmers, are dedicated to fulfilling their promise. And that is for customers getting pasture-to-plate beef. They want to make sure their customers get and enjoy eating fresh, safe-to-eat beef. This is important because they know how Texans love to eat beef - may it be steak, sausages, patties, or roasts. And they know that the secret to a great-tasting beef is cattle that are free from any antibiotics or hormones. The cattle are also finished on grass and grain.

The Augustus Ranch waas founded in 1890, Augustus Kaspar moved to Gonzales county to be a ranch hand. He later bought a 100-acre land. After four generations, his business continues. Today, it is being managed by his great-grandson, Dennis Kaspar. To date, Augustus ranch is nearly 5000 acres. The huge land allows them to 'pasture-raise' cows and pigs.Augustus Ranch meat has been sought-after in markets and restaurants in Texas. Now, they allow online order so you can enjoy restaurant-quality meat for less all-year-round.Facebook reviews claim that they are the beef is the best in town. Skirt steaks make the best fajitas. Cowboy steaks are irresistible when smoked to perfection. For more recipes, be sure to check their website!They also offer butchery classes. For as long as you are over 13 years old, you can join the fun! 

Aunti Sue's Barn was Founded in 1999, Sue Newhouse and her husband Brian Odwyer has been running the 10-acre farm for over two decades.In just a twenty-minute ride from Denton, Texas, you can reach the farm. Just be sure to make a left turn at a yellow mailbox.Inside the farm are two greenhouses, a beehive, a tree orchard, and a red barn. Furthermore, they grow asparagus, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, peaches, nectarines, and flowers. Additionally, all of their products are available at Coppell Farmers Market, Denton Community Market, and Robson Ranch Market.Aside from the fresh produce, people keep on coming back for their homemade cobblers, artisan bread, high-quality fruit preserves, and flavored apple cider vinegar.They even extend their effort on sustainable farming by letting guests experience the farm life through U-pick events, workshops, and volunteering events.

B&M Farms Blueberry Patch is a family farm established in 1989 has a Country Farm Store with Picnic Tables. There is also a Fishing Pond. You can also join the Farm Tours and even avail of the School Field Trips. The owner already won several awards for his soil conservation methods. All of his blueberries are drip irrigated and most are hand-picked to give the highest quality fruit with the longest shelf life. They "always wait for the sun to ripen" the "blueberries to their sweetest potential before they are harvested". Contact them if you want to visit their farm which is located in Silsbee, Texas, just north of Beaumont. It is an "awesome place to enjoy a day with the family" and a "very well run farm with great treats as well".

B5 Farms is after the brand name registered in 1875 by Q.C. Boatman. Boatman’s great-grandson and B5 Farms owner Jamey Gage sees the farm as a continuation of a symbolic link to his past.Jamey specializes in 'season extension.' He is growing unique products for farmers' markets and restaurants. The man firmly believes that the old ways are the best. Therefore, he raises a variety of heirloom vegetables. Moreover, Jamey challenges everyone to compare his produce to conventionally-produced fruits and veggies. He only uses non-synthetic fertilizer and compost! In addition to heirloom vegetables, he also grows blackberries, herbs, and peppers at the farm.

Land to Market verified and a member of the Livestock Conservancy, the Bandera Grassland has been producting highly-nutritious meat since 2003. Their meat contains higher in protein, beta-carotene, vitamin-e, omega 3, and conjugated linoleic acid.They are able to promote superior taste and consistent tenderness through dry-aging, grass-feeding, and grass finishing. Each breeding step they do aligns with the American Grassfed Associations standards.Breeding one of the best American heritage beef, Bandera Grassland produces the best CertifiedTexas Longhorn beef.They also offer pasture-raised pork, lamb, and chicken egg. What's best is that all the pork meat they periodically sell are from feral hogs. These hogs offer much leaner meat that their bellies cannot pass for making bacon. On the other hand, their lambs are never fed any grain to promote highest omega-3 content. Check their sites for the number of chicken breeds they have.Bandera Grassland 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!