Local Family Farms & Ranches near the Austin, Texas 78744 Area (65)

Flying C Cattle farm is a full blood producer of Kuroge Wagyu since 2002. Their primary focus is seed stock production with limited meat sales to prove their breeding program. They offer "amazing beef and broth bones". When you taste the beef meat, it has "such lively depth of flavor....but still mild texture". Try the Wagyu Tenderloin with garlic herb butter and crispy Korean style ribs. It is truly "delightful!" Visit them and you will be "amazed at this ranch and just the challenges they have to overcome". More and more customers are also switching to Wagyu beef for health reasons according to some health experts too.

Montesino Ranch, located 3 miles from Wimberley, offers an idyllic event venue and sustainable farm. Spanning 225 acres, this mountain-inspired destination is ideal for special occasions. Beyond stunning architecture and landscapes, the ranch provides grass-fed beef, organic produce, and free-range eggs. A decade of refinement has honed their heritage Hereford cattle. Discover a variety of produce like tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and more. For inquiries, connect with Scott and Brenda Mitchell!

At Happy Chick Farms, chickens live happily for a natural, outdoor environment for laying hens. The family who operates and owns the farm ensures that they stick to "organic rules. Therefore, they offer pastured eggs" in Lockhart, just outside Austin since 2010. Moreover, their ranch began with 2200 hens in mobile coops and mobile fences moving the whole set up biweekly, and now a thriving business. Currently, they "serve eggs to restaurants, grocery stores, bakeries, and the local community" through the farmers market and on-site co-ops. Happy customers said, "The best little hen house in Texas!" and "The egg's color is beautiful, very fluffy & the taste is rich."

Food for Thought Permaculture Gardens is one of the many Texas enterprises that are helping locals re-discover their relationship with nature and their natural food source. Not only do they specialize in heirloom produce, but they also help others learn the ropes of cultivating their own food by offering workshops on gardening, natural building, and food preservation. They help build a community with a keen awareness to the value of fresh, local produce, and community-supported agriculture, which is a healthier and more sustainable option. They haven't updated their CSA page since February 10, 2014, contact them directly for more information.

Kevin Lundgren, a fifth-generation farmer, is the proud owner of Lund Produce Company. Since 1991, he has been revitalizing 11 acres of land, transforming it into the thriving Brachgrove Farm, located just 35 miles from downtown Austin. Notably, Kevin's expertise caught the attention of a neighboring family with a history of shallot cultivation dating back to the 1800s. Entrusting him with their surviving shallot plants, Kevin's skillful nurturing led to a substantial harvest in 2008, allowing him to supply local Whole Foods stores and directly serve families by 2009. Brachgrove Farm doesn't stop at shallots; it boasts an array of crops, from Oxblood lilies and onions to corn and broccoli. Kevin's sustainable farming practices and commitment to providing fresh, locally grown produce underline his deep connection to the land and passion for cultivating a variety of delightful vegetables. The Lund Produce Company has been featured on TRF's Kim's List. Read the blog entry on 6 Sustainable Farms in Elgin You Can Buy Organic Produce From