Local Family Farms & Ranches near the Houston, Texas 77077 Area (44)

Pam and Dane Beito owns and operates the Gulf Coast Honey Bee Farms. The local farmers/beekeepers keep their hives in Galveston, Harris Counties, and Brazoria. They want to contribute to saving the bees from the critical threats to their existence. Find them at the Houston and Galveston Farmers Market. They'll not only offer their homemade bee products, but they will also educate you with all of their thrilling bee knowledge. Speaking of products, they offer local raw honey, elderberry syrup, lotion bars, lip cream, honey straws, beeswax candles, and more. You can opt for raw honey in plastic bottles or glass jars.    

In the 1990s, Mike Atkinson, the 4th generation owner of Atkinson Farms, faced challenges competing with foreign-sourced produce. Together with his wife Theresa, they came up with a brilliant idea – selling their farm's food on-site. In 2000, they realized this vision by constructing an on-site grocery store. Visitors to the farm can enjoy not only retail produce but also "pick-your-own" activities during strawberry season, a hit with kids. Atkinson Farms also participates in various local farmers' markets, offering seasonal produce. Savor the freshness and taste the difference, just like one delighted customer who raves about our fresh produce, jams, and jellies. Join us in celebrating local goodness!

Pearland Community Gardens is an initiative with the mission to build "a better community by raising flower and vegetable gardens."  The goal is to:  create beautiful landscapes, raise food for the area hungry, and to educate people on green practices, gardening, and being self-sufficient.  This is under the umbrella of Keep Pearland Beautiful a 501 (c)3 Non-Profit. They have programs run by volunteers eager to teach and show their gardening education and tips. These include Pearland Community Garden Tour, Volunteer Work Days, Citrus Pick Up, Garden Speaker, and Garden Consultant. You will "love the concept of the community garden and everyone there is so nice and full of wonderful information". "Daisy Girl Scouts" also attended at this garden. "They sang songs, had storytime, released monarch caterpillars, made fairy gardens and had a tour of the garden".