Local Family Farms & Ranches near Penelope, TX (23)

Pappy Jack Farms, which is located in Whitney, Texas, practices sustainable agriculture without using pesticides or chemicals. They sell everything that they are able to harvest from the farm at farmers' markets. They also partner with other businesses which act as another point of sale for the produce. One of the ways Pappy Jack Farms is able to thrive is through its community-supported agriculture or CSA. If you want to be part of the fresh box program, just make sure to sign up when slots are open. This means 10 weeks of weekly supply of fresh and locally grown vegetables.

Kin Worthy Harvest, a small Leon and Limestone county farm, grows microgreens, wheatgrass, and leafy greens for Waco and DFW. Find them at Waco Downtown Farmers Market, McKinney Farmer's Market, and The Shed. Also, discover their products at Brookshire Brothers in Buffalo, Texas. Their wheatgrass is ideal for invigorating juice, rich in vitamins A, C, E, K, B-complex, amino acids, and blood builders. Not a juice fan? Elevate your sandwich or salad with wheatgrass and microgreens. Explore their cat-friendly Oat Hay for enhanced feline health. Enhance your nourishment journey with Kin Worthy Harvest.

Urban Reap uses an  aquaponics system to grow their crops. There are also growing beds, solar panels, a commercial composting site, and a training center. You can find "organic Romaine lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, basil, parsley, cilantro and more". Plus, "beautiful plants, organic fertilizer, and much more are available here". This is "a great place to visit and tour". R.E.A.P  is a "renewable energy & agriculture project" and "Urban Reap is inspiring and very much needed!" It is really "amazing to see this happening at Waco". You can also visit the Jubilee Food Market next door or you can also volunteer if you want help in creating a healthier, more sustainable community.