Farms, Ranches, and Local Food Businesses that deliver Syrups in Balch Springs, TX 75180 (65)

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.

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.

Jenschke Farms is a beautiful farm located in the Texas Hill Country. It was purchased by Ruby and Eugine Jenschke in 1947. It is now owned and operated by their son, Billy Jenschke. One day he decided to follow his dream and start small truck farming in the early 1970's and by 1992 he opened a small produce store in Kerrville Texas. Unfortunately, after 28 great years, he had to close the store and has now created an online business. Most of the products that they carry on their online store are made in Texas and made with produce sourced locally. Their pickled okra are made from okras grown right there at the farm. They also carry new crop pecans from Junction, Texas and their canned peaches and peach cider are made from peaches from Stonewall, Texas.

The family that owns and operates the Stanford Family Farms of today is related to the farmers who tend the land in Northeast Texas as early as the 1900s. Located in Dallas, Texas, Stanford Family Farms focus on two things. First, they want to teach others the ropes of urban farming. Another thing they do is make and sell freshly-made food, sourced from fellow local farmers. They have marinated mushrooms, chicken broth, and mushroom broth. They also have ingredients for making pies, like fillings, toppings, and doughs. Once the bread is ready, you'll need a jam, or jelly, or marmalade for added sweetness. Thankfully, they sell these too! For some savory flavors, check out their salsa or pickles.

Honey Blossom, which is located in The Colony, Texas, is a local business that makes and sells honey products. They have plant-based Wildflower Honey Peanut Butter which is a great spread to use for bread. Another interesting product from Honey Blossom is their Sunflower Honey Granola. It will help you stay energized throughout the day and provide the body with its much-needed protein. Another product, the Honey Blossom Golden Milk, is something they describe as their "own special recipe." If you are looking for black garlic, Honey Blossom sells this as well.

Mama T's Elderberry Syrup is made from all organic Texas-grown ingredients, raw honey and best of all, no preservatives and sugar. All of the elderberry syrup is made in a hygenic commercial kitchen and is available both online and in a couple of farmers' markets. Catch Mama Tess at one of the farmers' markets listed down below and you can learn more about this wonderful product.

Soul Honey prides its self in selling Local Texas honey, comb honey, and many more items made from their own honey like bee’s wax, propolis extract and much more. All of these products are “Hand crafted using fresh ingredients” collected at their own Apiary in Denton County Texas. Their honey is filtered only once, and is never heated to insure that all the goodness that nature has stays in the honey. This food is made in a home kitchen and is not inspected by the Department of State Health Services or a local health department. They are working hard to build for the current and future honey demand for local honey, and to also give a taste of sweet Texas to other states.

The only thing better than traditional elderberry syrup is elderberry syrup that's made with passion for both science and nature. Based out of McKinney, Texas, The McKinney Elderberry Company is a local artisan food producer that creates traditional elderberry syrup in a commercial kitchen to ensure that everything is 100% hygienic. Their syrups are made with 100% organic berries and spices and doesn't contain any additives, fillers, or preservatives. Believe it or not, over 2,000 berries are used to make a 16oz bottle of their elderberry syrup! And as an added treat, no sugar is used! 100% local Texas Raw honey is used to sweeten the syrup!

Desert Creek Honey is a family owned business that take great pride in honey that is both produced and bottled by themselves. They are one of the few companies that still produce, package, and sell their own products. They make sure the bees are properly and humanely cared for, and that each jar sold is the highest possible quality. Their honey has a squeezable bottle and a flip top, no drip lid it is clean and easy to use! At Desert Creek Honey, the honey is “raw, unfiltered, and 100% real”. Every drop of honey they sell is from their own hives and has not been cooked, pasteurized, altered, added to, or modified in any way. Nothing is added, and nothing is taken away from the all natural goodness of real Texas honey. The health benefits are amazing, and the taste is too!

Country Hill Honey has been collecting honey since 2013. Their bees collect pollen from a variety of plants in the North Texas area. After being inspired by our their own little "honey bee", they starting collecting honey as a hobby activity. Starting with two hives, which was harvested for friends and family and used the rest to aid in some natural allergy remedies. Few years later, they decided it would be a good time to turn the little hobby into a business to help more people. Now, they sell honey in various sizes and prices. Previous customers may bring their jar back for a refill and you will get a discount. They also. have different honey products like “honey straws”, the perfect way to get your daily dose of honey, whipped honey, soaps, and gift boxes, all made with the highest quality ingredients.

Who doesn't love lavender? It helps us sleep peacefully, including those struggling with asthma. It is good for the skin and scalp. Most of all, it looks nice and smells good. Imagine how nice it would be to spend an afternoon on a lavender farm. Have a quiet picnic with the family. Relax with your friends. If that sounds appealing, head on to Lavender Ridge Farms in Gainesville, Texas. Soak in the natural beauty and return home rejuvenated.

Kempner Farm is a local family owned business that offers honey products in over 108 stores across the great state of Texas.It was established in March of 2011 and collaborated with Killeen farmers market to become a self sustaining family farm. They are selling live farm animals such as chickens, goats, sheep and growing a variety of local produce, herbs, plants and as the farm became established, they added farm fresh chicken, beef and grow fruit such as mango, papaya, apple, peach, pecan, blackberries, blueberries, grapes, figs, and many more. Kempner Farm also offers a variety of honey, honey related products and containers at a wholesale price. Honey is much more than just a sweetener. Without local farms and bees there would be no food that’s why Kempner Farm practice organic in everything they do.