Local Family Farms & Ranches near Lopeno, TX (10)

El Coyote Ranch is located in Kingsville, Texas. The ranching history here began long before the early development of the state of Texas. The ranch land and the name El Coyote date back to the Mexican land grant of 1835. You can find quality breeds of cattle in this ranch which they also post online on their website and on their Facebook page. You will "love seeing" the photos of their cattle on the Facebook page. The "cattle look so majestic". Contact them if you are interested to buy. Also, "it was just as much fun to watch" every time they participate in a Summer Showdown Goat/Calf scramble.

Established in 1984, South Tex Organics is a leading organic wholesale and mail order shipper. They are "fast to load you up" with their products. They specialize in growing Rio Star grapefruit, several oranges varieties along with Meyer lemons, Texas SpringSweet 1015 yellow onions, red and white onions. There are also a variety of vegetables, beets, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, sweet corn, kale, and super sweet strawberries. Order online at their website and for sure, "can't wait to enjoy our huge box of citrus!" is all that you can say. You can also buy at their retail store, Earth Born Market, with three locations at McAllen, Texas. You can buy the freshest squeezed orange, grapefruit and tangerine juice here. Plus, a variety of locally grown vegetables, Texas pecans and local citrus blossom and wildflower honey. You can also find an assortment of jams, jellies, salad dressings, and other delicious sauces.

If you're looking for wholesale quality Texas-grown grapefruit, Winter Sweetz is worth checking out. All of their fruits are sourced locally from Lone Star Citrus Growers. All of their fruits are harvested by season and November through March is the time of the season when trees bear the sweetest grapefruits. Savor the fruity flavors of Texas from Winter Sweetz with their home-grown grapefruit.

In Mission, Triple J Organics, LLC is a family-owned USDA Certified Organic producer and distributor of fresh citrus produce. It started in 1995, and Jesse Lozano in Mission founded it. Currently, they have different varieties of citrus, primarily Marrs Oranges and Rio Star Grapefruit, but also few stocks of Navels, Meyers Lemons, Tangerines, and Tangelos throughout the harvest season. Moreover, food safety is their top priority. Their fruits are available in Whole Foods Austin, Lancaster Farm Fresh, Fresh Harvest GA, Lumi Juice Company, and Kroger, Safeway, Super Valu out of Wonderful Citrus. Also, they sell at H-E-B and Dallas Farmers Market. A delighted customer said, "Delicious citrus! Clean operation."

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.

Lil Buddy Farm offers seasonal produce harvested from July to August.  Available produce include beans, black-eyed peas, cucumbers, edamame, okra, peppers, squash, sweet potato, tomato, watermelon, zucchini, basil, pumpkin, eggplant, corn and more!  They participate at the Downtown Farmers Market.

Palo Blanco Farm and Ranch is a family-owned and run operation located in south Laredo. They are committed to bringing local, fresh, and organically grown farm-to-table specialty products to the community and providing healthy and sustainable food that you can feel good about! The Palo Blanco family believes in the power of food to bring people together, heal the earth, and save our world. To quote the owner of the ranch, "We love Laredo, the ranch, and food! - and want to share our passion and dedication to caring for the land and our community by providing local and healthy food options that are grown responsibly.  Farming and ranching are in our blood. We are blessed to have grown up on the ranch that has been in our family for over 160+ years! Our family is bringing new and innovative methods of production and products that not only benefit our family, but the environment and our community. We want to share the beauty and bounty of our ranch with Laredo through our high quality farm-to-table specialty products."   They have big plans for the future like adding mushrooms and honey to their ever growing list of products! They also plan to offer educational workshops to teach locals on how to grow their own food and birding tours as well! The currently do not have any livestock on the property but they do have some of the most beautiful birds you can see as they're located in the "birdiest corridor in North America!"    

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.  

For 50 years, the locals of Laredo and Webb County have been relying on La Gorra Azul Ranch for fresh local honey, and they are never disappointed. How could they be? This beloved business does not just sell honey, it also has  jellies, candies, freeze-dried fruits, and granola! If you are a regular, you get the chance to purchase freshly-harvested fruits and vegetables whenever they are in season. Another treat from La Gorra Azul Ranch is their pickled and canned food. The Bread and Butter Pickles look mouthwatering. The Cantina Carrots look delectable, and the Cowboy Candy is just inviting! I won't blame you if you start snacking here.

Little Bear Produce, which is located in Edinburg, Texas, promises to "provide the highest quality produce the freshest way possible." Little Bear Produce joins the growing list of farm-to-table businesses that grow fresh produce delivered to locals in the community. They are proud of the distinction of being The Best Produce Company in the Rio Grande Valley. They promise their customers that the fruits and vegetables they grow and harvest on their farm are nutritious, healthy for you, and clean.