Local Family Farms & Ranches near Barry, TX (24)

In 2000, Ken and Laura Jo Halverson established Larken Farms Orchard, starting as a hobby and blossoming into a thriving full-time orchard venture. Boasting 10,000 trees, including 30 Santa Rosa plum and Texas & California peach varieties, alongside Hosul Asian pears, the farm also nurtures hundreds of blackberry bushes. Their produce spectrum spans broccoli, cauliflower, peaches, potatoes, onions, cabbage, plums, yellow squash, and zucchini. Though not certified organic, their commitment to organic practices shines through in their cultivation of fruits and vegetables. Explore their website for seasonal insights and more!

Kim Fuller, the dedicated manager and owner of Ridgeback Ranch, embarked on her journey of raising beef a dozen years ago. Her quest for chemical-free meat led her to establish the Ranch. Initially, she began with a modest herd of eight Longhorn breeds. Today, the farm boasts approximately 30 head of Longhorn and other premium beef breeds. Ridgeback Ranch is unwavering in its commitment to reducing its environmental footprint while delivering top-tier quality. While minimizing waste is a priority, maximizing every part of the animal is equally important. Whether you're in search of soup bones, organs, tail, or fat, we have it all. Our farm products are readily available to residents in Midlothian, Waxahachie, and Red Oak, ensuring you have access to the best in sustainable beef.

Owned by Jerry Pritchett, this farm offers free-range chickens and sell eggs. He grinds his own chicken feed with a special recipe that was developed over the years so the chickens eat the best feed possible. He also has a large garden to grow vegetables using organic methods. Vegetables are for sale in season and what is currently available is posted on his Facebook page. There are also Boer goats and Barbados Blackbelly sheep (polled). Any sheep or goats for sale are usually posted on his social media page. Also, farm tours are available by appointment and are free of charge. Shoe covers are available and required if you have recently been in contact with your own or another farm.