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Acadian Family Farm —A small family farm in Lavaca County, consisting of a dad, mom and two grown daughters. All the vegetables that we grow and sell are naturally grown and chemical-free. We strive to grow the most flavorful and beautiful vegetables we can find. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Amador Farms —Amador Farms is owned by Susan and Rusty Staub and located in Henly. With the use of greenhouses and hydroponics, they are able to produce high quality, pesticide-free lettuce year around, including Boston Bibb, a variety of red and green leaf lettuces, and other salad greens. Try a variety of Asian greens such as Tatsoi and Pac Choi! (512) 858-7733 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Angel Valley Organic Farm —A certified organic vegetable farm in a beautiful valley in Jonestown. They concentrate on selling their vegetables directly to consumers at their weekly farm stands March through August and October through December. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Animal Farm —Animal Farm is a permaculture farm where Cas and Gita give classes as well. They grow unusual and beautiful crops like squash blossoms and sun artichokes. Available at the SFC Farmers' Market . (979) 992-3038 Arnosky Family Farm —A flower farm in Wimberley specializing in sustainable agriculture using organic compost as fertilizer, and growing over 60 different types of flowers! (830) 833-5428 arroyoKimbro Massage Ranch —A young farm in Manor specializing in free range chickens, with fresh eggs, broilers, Java roosters, stewing hens and live Javas for your backyard flock now available. (512) 281-1021 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Australis Aquaculture —is an award-winning provider of delicious, healthy, sustainable seafood marketed under the banner of The Better Fish® - Better Tasting, Bastrop Cattle Company —dedicated to the promotion and sale of locally raised, grass-fed beef. Our meat is raised by local family ranchers within a two county area, and is hormone and antibiotic free. 512-321-2725 Bee Creek Farm —Situated in Spicewood, Jan and Jesse bring in seasonal peaches and pears. They will be out in 2008 because of devastating early freezes and a late spring hail storm that destroyed their crop. (512) 264-0816 Behrends Orchard —Located east of Fredericksburg, selling fresh peaches, berries, and vegetables as well as peach ice cream, peach pies, cookies, jams, jellies and honey. (830) 997-4420 Bella Verdi Farms —Offering the finest micro greens, culinary herbs and specialty greens to fine dining establishments, caterers and retail grocers throughout Texas. Our 13,000 sq. ft. greenhouse is located just outside of Austin, in Dripping Springs where we focus on growing the highest quality, healthful gourmet micro greens and herbs using our hybrid hydroponics growing process that follows the principles of organic food production. (877) 544-3727 Bikkurim Farm —Feast your eyes on Bikkurum Farm's abundance of fresh vegetables and herbs. Farmers Miguel and Sylvia come to us from Lexington with a long list of seasonal goods for your dinner plate. Available at the SFC Farmers' Market (512) 273-2065 Blackland Prairie Farm —The Moores searched for two years before finding their farm in Thrall, Texas, with plenty of land to grow their small family farm and the vegetables and fruits for the market. (512) 310-9355 Boggy Creek Farm —A USDA-Certified-Organic Market Farm in East Austin. Open for visits Wednesday and Saturday 9am to 1pm; harvesting continues until 11am or Noon (depending on conditions) on market day, but come early (prior to 11 AM) for best selection! (512) 926-4650 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Broken Arrow Ranch —an artisanal purveyor of high quality, free-range venison, antelope, and wild boar meat from truly wild animals. 800-962-4263, 3296 Junction Highway, Ingram, TX 78025 Burg's Corner —Fresh peaches and other products in Stonewall. The growers harvest daily so you'll have peaches as fresh as if you picked them yourself...tree-ripened, brushed with gold, sunshine sweet and bursting with juice. 1-800-694-2772 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Burgundy Pasture Beef —Real food, real flavor, real wholesomeness – that’s our core philosophy. We produce the highest-quality 100% grass-fed beef, raised naturally on lush pastures right here in North Texas. Our family works to make this very special beef available to our friends, a local gourmet restaurant and hopefully to your family. 800 McDuff Ave, Grandview, TX Carya Gardens —Young farmers are what the country needs and these enterprising young adults are serious about their pecans (with vegetables to come later). Taste the delicious plump meats of the pecans that come from Maxwell, Texas, off a nine-acre orchard. No sprays or synthetic chemicals added on the farm. Seasonal for pecans. 512-393-1682 Caskey Orchards —Located in San Marcos and specializing in fresh picked tree-ripened peaches direct to Central Texas Farmers' Markets. (512) 353-7510 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Chiapas Farms Clarks' Farm —Retired Judge Harley Clark was the cheerleader at UT that "invented" the famed Longhorn Hook 'Em Horns hand symbol. But now he is using his hands for growing high-quality, high in demand vegetables in Dripping Springs. He grows vegetables in permanent beds sustainably and adapts them to the demanding tastes of Austin customers. 512-894-0956 Cowans Farm —Availble at the SFC Farmers' Market .
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Crenwelge Peaches —Fresh tree-ripened peaches and tomatoes available near Fredericksburg. (830) 997-4977 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Davis Orchard —This family peach farm from Fredericksburg knows how to grow their peaches, judging from the long lines every summer in front of their booth. (830) 997-0429 Der Peach Garten —A country store outside Fredericksburg, specializing in peach products including jams, jellies, salsas, grilling sauces, candies, gifts, toys, and cookbooks. (830) 997-6166 or toll free 1-888-251-2137
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Engel's Fresh Fruit and Vegetables —South of Blanco. Come see our beautiful selection of sweet Fredericksburg peaches and the freshest of vegetables. Enjoy a bowl of Paul and Catherine Engel's homemade peach ice cream or a slice of fresh-baked peach cobbler. Cool off with a refreshing glass of fresh squeezed lemonade. Take a bit of sweetness home with you when you buy our delicious peach preserves. We also feature a large selection of honey from area apiaries. (830) 833-4486 Finca Pura Vida —Located in Fayetteville. Finca Pura Vida is a Beyond Organic farm with the mission of balancing the eco system by making the insects and soil a priority. Our products are higher in nutrition than any other organic products found in the grocery store. (979) 249-3866 Five S Ranch & Farm —Kenneth is able to grow wonderful yellow and red tomatoes in the summertime, and will be at the SFC Farmers' Market with a fall/spring crop from his farm in Seguin. 210-872-3805 Flintrock Hill Farm —Located in Kingsburg. Available at the SFC Farmers' Market. 830-639-4686 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Fredericksburg Grass Fed Beef —family owned and operated, producing tender meat from gentle docile cows using organic principals, no hormones or antibiotics. 830-990-9353 Garza Greens —Vegetables by the Horticulture class at Garza Independence High School in Austin! (512) 414-8667 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Gendron Homegrown Tomatoes —Located in Bryan. This farm sells a variety of vegetables during the summer. (979) 775-9500 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it George Pehl Orchard —Peaches, tomatoes, fruits & vegetables, pecans, pumpkins, jam & honey, pecans & pumpkins (in season). (830) 997-1118 Georgetown Pecans —Located in Georgetown. (512) 864-3828 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Gold Orchards —Located in Stonewall. A second, third, and fourth generation peach family established in 1940. In addition to tree-ripened peaches, we also have plums, nectarines, and produce when available, as well as a variety of peach products. (830) 644-2890 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Grassland Oasis–Raising 100% grass fed & grass finished, dry aged beef, lamb and goat. Available at the New Braunfels Farm to Market each Saturday. Green Grass Meats —Specializes in 100% grass-fed, free-range beef. They offer grass-fed Texas Wild Boar sausage, and the finest prime cuts of beef you’ll find anywhere in the country. Green Grass Meats raises only grass-fed cattle that roam on an open range in the natural grasslands of the Texas Hill Country. Their commitment to quality, excellence and humane treatment of livestock is something that allows each customer to confidently enjoy their product. Contact Megan Barnes
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or 512-924-6328. Groovy Greens —Groovy Greens, located in Blanco, Texas, is committed to producing the most nutritious sprouts, greens, and raw foods. We apply organic principles to all of our products. Our products include: Harvested Sunflower Greens, Live Sunflower Greens, Live Radish and Broccoli Greens, Lentil Sprouts, Wheatgrass Flats, Pet Grass, Raw Sunflower Seed Pate, Raw Walnut Herbed Pesto and seasonal greens and raw foods. Available at the SFC Farmers' Market and other Central Texas locations. Guinea Hill Farm —Available at Wheatsville Co-op . Gundermann Farms —Gundermann's Peachland farm was established initially as a peach orchard in 1982. In 1993 we started converting our farm to grow organic vegetables. We are now an organic farm certified by the Texas Department of Agriculture. Located in Wharton, near Houston. Hairston Creek Farm —A small sustainable family farm specializing in organic vegetables, herbs and fruit. Located in Burnet. (512) 756-8380 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Harvest Time Farmstand ——The couple in the Canyon Lake area grow a few 'star' vegetables like Italian eggplant and have fresh eggs for sell, with canned jellies and salsas as their primary specialty. Available at the SFC Farmers' Market. (830) 935-3159 High Country Bison, owned by Corey M. Harris, raises and produces bison which they sell at farmers markets. 512-431-1364; 512-329-9590. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Home Sweet Farm —A Certified Naturally Grown family farm growing over 100 varieties of vegetables for CSA members. Located in Brenham. (979) 251-9922 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Imagine Lavender—Imagine Lavender is a unique lavender farm, nestled in the Sabinal Canyonlands, a magical spot in the Texas Hill Country near Vanderpool & Lost Maples State Natural Area. Bring a friend, pack a lunch & enjoy a day in our magical fields. 830-966-5105 Indian Hills Farm —A farm and Bed and Breakfast in Smithville producing grass fed beef, pecans, granola, and seasonal organic produce. (512) 237-4792
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Kitchen Pride Mushrooms —Located in Gonzales. Kitchen Pride is a family operation, which prides itself on consistently producing a quality mushroom and servicing their customers with a high level of commitment. They have a nightly delivery service to most Texas markets. (830) 540-4516 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Liberty Oaks Farm —Located in Liberty Hill. This horse boarding facility is about to start offering organic produce and eggs! Their seeds are planted, they have germination, and their organically grown produce will be available for your table soon. In the meantime they are applying for organic certification. (512) 294-0588 Lindig Farms —John has some of the earliest and tastiest peaches at the SFC Farmers' Market from his orchard in Johnson City. Loncito's Lamb —Best Lamb on the planet! Loncito Cartwright's lamb is all grass-fed, hormone-free,antibiotic-free and tender. Produced on Twin Oaks Ranch, owned and operated by his family in Dinero, TX. Loncito's lamb grazes year-round on irrigated pasture giving them a unique tender and mild flavor, GUARANTEED! 361-438-1289 Lost Truffle Farm —Located in Dripping Springs. Full bushel basket of seasonal produce including lettuces, tomatoes, carrots, onions, squashes, cantaloupes, and much more!Love Creek Apple Orchard —Located in Medina. Love Creek Orchards offers a wonderful variety of crisp, fresh apples, their famous apple pie and other delicious apple treats ready to ship direct to your home. They have a great selection of gift boxes featuring their famous apple pie, breads, apple butters, jams, jellies, and more or you can select from their list of goodies to make your own gift box! (800) 449-0882 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Louis Young —Located in Rosanky. Availble from the SFC Farmers' Market . (830) 540-4861 McCall Creek Farms Market —Located in Blanco County. This farm grows vegetables and peaches, and also sells produce from other local farms at its farm stand. There is also a small bakery on-site. (830) 833-0442 McKemie HomeGrown —Located in Dale, near Austin. This farm sells a variety of fruits and veggies, and you can pick your own! This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Mendiola Farm —Rene Mendiola hails from Harwood, Texas with summer crops. Available at the SFC Farmers' Market . The Mercantile at Dyer Dairy —The Dyer family consist of generations of experience in dairy, farming and ranching. Throughout the years they have valued the food produced by their ancestors and strive to continually improve the quality of food available. When you visit the Mercantile at Dyer Dairy you can see the gardens, taste the pure milk and meet the farmers. Our goal is to offer you locally grown products from your Texas producers. Millberg Farm —Located in Kyle. Certified Organic since 1989, utilizing dryland farming practices, raising only heirloom crops with over 140 fruit trees. Specializing in alternative farming techniques, tools, green onions. Looking for CSA members! (512) 268-1433 Montesino Farm —The Farm at Montesino Ranch is a certified organic farm located along the Blanco River outside of Wimberley. We plant about 75 varities of vegetables, fruits and herbs each year. Our produce is sold through Greenling's in Austin, seasonally at the Lamar location of Whole Foods, Sunset Valley Farmer's Market, Wimberley Farmer's Market and through our growing CSA. (512) 847-7393 Morning Glory Farm —Located in Dripping Springs. Greens, veggies, and herbs grown organically in mineral-rich soil in Dripping Springs. We feature specialty salads, variety greens, unusual herbs and even some WILD STUFF! (512) 858-7441 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it My Father's Farm —Located in Seguin. My Father's Farm is managed by My Father's House International Foundation, a nonprofit focused on building orphanages equipped with schools and organic self-sufficient farms in Latin America, where education, food and care are provided in order to meet children’s basic needs. My Father's farm grows a variety of fresh, organic produce, including cherry tomatoes, lettuce, and strawberries. (830) 433-5067 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Naegelin Farm —A true family farm in Lytle. They cultivate 160 acres to grow a wide variety of vegetables and herbs. Annually, the farm produces over 30 different crops, all grown using sustainable practices, which they sell to hospitals and universities as well as at several farmers' markets. Natural Springs Garden—We grow over 80 varieties of vegetables, fruits and herbs throughout the year. Because our produce is picked fresh daily and doesn't need to stand up to the rigors of storage or shipping, we are able to grow less common varieties along with your favorites. Farm stand open Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., 15202 Kinsey Court (Lakeway, Lake Travis area). Old Oaks Ranch—A cup of tea, a bite of chocolate and conversation await you. As one student said, “this is the perfect place to meet a friend, bring a lunch, and spend the day”. While visiting our yarn store take time to walk the paths of our sculpture garden shaded by century old oak trees and sit in our grotto listening to the sounds of the waterfall. Feel the softness of our alpacas fleece and learn about their gentle nature. Feed a carrot to Einstein, our French Angora bunny. Join us for special retreats and our sales the second Fri/Sat of the month. Visit us Tuesday through Saturday from 10a.m. to 5p.m. 512-847-8784 theoldoaksranch.com Oma’s and Opa’s Farm —Spring, summer and fall crops abound from this ol' time farmer in the Hill Country who entered the SFC Farmers' Market in 2006. Orange Blossom Farm —Located in Carrizo Springs. Bay Laxson is on the Hightower Commission Standards Committee and Director of the Texas Organic Growers Association (TOGA). Orange Blossom Farms has been certified organic since 1974. They grow vegetables, melons, oranges, grapefruit, carrots and livestock. (830) 876-2103 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Ottmer’s Family Farm —Kevin has attracted customers with his extended season hothouse tomatoes growing in the ground, along with cucumbers you can get in fall, winter and spring. He also grows sustainably the rest of Central Texas' fine array of spring, summer and fall field crops that taste good on any foodie's table. (830) 889-2120. P/2 Organic —A certified organic farm outside of Austin. Summer crops include okra and a variety of other vegetables, and winter crops include greenhouse tomatoes. Pecan Ridge Farms —Located in Georgetown. This farm sells pecans as well as a wide selection of pecan-related goodies. (512) 863-3602 Psencik Peach Farm —Located in Fredericksburg. Pick your own peaches and blackberries or buy direct from the farm. 830-990-0152 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Rain Lily Farm—In East Austin on the banks of Boggy Creek. Providing flexibility with our home delivery service. 512-529-8569, 914 Shady Lane, farmhousedelivery.com,
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Rhew Orchard— The Rhews have grown peaches and pecans for decades and it shows. They deliver the best, right to the market from their orchards in Floresville. See Ann in the summer with peaches and in the fall with pecans. Available at the SFC Farmers' Market . 830-393-6022 Ringger Family Farm —Located in Bastrop. This farm sells a wide variety of products--from goat's milk soap to eggs to veggies! This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Rocky Hill Orchard —Located in Fredericksburg. They grow delicious peaches for your fresh eating or cooking. You can top them with their big blackberries. We produce peaches using an integrated pest management system with many biological controls and minimal chemical use. The vegetables are grown chemical free (organic) for enhanced flavors and healthfulness. (830) 997-6352 Sandy Creek Farms —Located in northern Gonzales County and northern LaVaca County. They specialize in rare and unusual nursery plants created into appealing arrangements for interior and patio enjoyment. Their main agricultural crop is naturally grown pecans from both farms, primarily the Lavaca County farm. They also raise garden crops, tomatoes, peaches, squash, cucumbers, peas and many others. All grown with out chemical fertilizers or herbicides. (830) 540-4994
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Sembra Citrus —Grown organically in the semi-tropical Rio Grande Valley. In Spanish, sembra means 'to sow' and just five hours south of Austin, in Weslaco, Texas, this farm reaps delicious Meyer lemons, Marrs oranges, Rio Red and Ruby Red grapefruits. They apply only organic and biodynamic methods to produce the sweetest fruit in the state. 512-293-1171 Shades of Green Farm —Located in Bastrop, this farm raises organic, pastured, free-range broiler chickens. In January 2009 the farm will have eggs as well. 512-496-1244, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Specialized Plant Sales —Located in La Grange. Daniel has fruit-bearing trees, strawberry plants, cane plants, herbs, landscape natives, plumerias, and much more from his local family nursery. Always variety, color and more. Available at the SFC Farmers' Market . (979) 249-5007
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Thunder Heart Bison —Thunderheart Bison treats their animals with respect. They are free-ranging, never confined to feed-lots, never injected with or fed growth hormones, steroids, or other supplements. Enjoy the many health benefits of Texas grass-fed Bison. 210-930-0841 Twin County Dorpers —located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, near Harper, Texas. The ranch has historically run several breeds of sheep and goats throughout the years. Beginning with wool and mohair producing animals, the page was turned to bring in meat producing breeds of sheep and goats. The White Dorper sheep was selected and foundation animals were first acquired in 2004. We selected this breed because of its outstanding characteristics, which include its overall field performance and temperament, its use in cross breeding programs without adding color to the progeny, coupled to the superior quality of the resulting meat product. 830-864-4717 Urban Roots —A youth development program that uses sustainable agriculture as means to effect lasting change for youth participants, and to nourish East Austin residents who currently have limited access to healthy foods. Young people will cultivate a local 2 - 5 acre, diversified organic farm, selling a portion of their harvest in the Austin area and donating a portion to local hunger relief programs. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Walnut Creek Organic Farm —Located in Bastrop. Walnut Creek Organic Farms has been following organic farming practices since it first began in 2002. In April of 2008, the farm achieved Certified Organic status. (512) 303-3400 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Warren Ranch —Criollo Cattle are a hardy and durable breed of cattle, first brought to the New World by Christopher Columbus. They evolved in the desert country of Andalusia,in southern Spain. Certified Criollo Grass Fed Beef is produced by ranching members of the American Criollo Beef Association. We are proud to offer all natural, grass-fed, criollo beef to the consumer. We never use growth hormones or antibiotics in raising our cattle. Our cattle never go to crowded, dirty feedlots. Just God's cattle raised on God's green grass! 254-694-4056, groundsteak.com Wimberley Lavender Farm —Situated on a beautiful hilltop midway between Blanco and Wimberley. Visit the farm, cut your own lavender or walk the lavender labyrinth with more than 600 plants lining the path. (830) 833-1595 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Yummy Farms —All about local, home grown vegetables and fresh cut flowers. This farm is small in size but big in production. They provide produce to local restaurants, roadside stands, and farmers' markets. Now accepting CSA members. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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