Farms, Ranches, and Local Food Businesses that deliver Sweeteners in O'Donnell, TX 79351 (62)

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 name alone evokes high, positive, contagious energy, and it is exciting! Kelle B Jammin' is a smart play on words, perfect for the business of selling delicious jams. Kelle B Jammin’ makes and sells small-batch, artisanal, gourmet jams. But don't be fooled by the name. They also sell snacks and pickles, rubs, spices, sauces, as well as mixes and kits. This small, local business is located in Lubbock, Texas. Just as sweet is the other project by Kelle B Jammin' - Kelle B Kids Cookery Camp, where kids are taught basic cooking skills. That is an important skill and who knows, maybe someday one of the kids here start their own jam business, just like Kelle B Jammin’!      

Creek House Honey Farm was established in 2011. It is a “bee apiary” that sells raw honey and beeswax skincare. The owners love to garden! In the winter of 2010, they decided to order a couple of bee hives to help pollinate their plants. Two hives turned into four and four turned into eight and the rest is history! Their love for science has turned into a love for beekeeping.They opened a storefront on 4th Ave that has a retail space, commercial kitchen and education center. Now, the customers are enjoying the “100% Pure Honey” that they sell. They are also offering beekeeping classes, host school groups in their classroom, and give bee tours. Interested in learning more about the Creek House Honey Farm? Read more in Bees in The Know.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Started as a small honey company that has evolved into so much more. Two Hives honey is a ultra-local honey and beekeeping company that is committed to natural, sustainable beekeeping practices and support for native bees. They specialized in all-natural, raw, and unfiltered honey products harvested from neighborhood micro-apiaries around town. They have the most delicious, fresh, locally sourced honey and comb honey. A business that truly embodies the culture and and community that makes Austin uniquely amazing. Last 2015 “Austin Food & Wine Alliance” grant recipient offers a chance for novices to house two fully maintained hives while honing beekeeping skills. Two Hives Honey also offers Hive tours, beekeeping classes, and their “HoneyHomes program” to help others discover the fulfilling hobby of beekeeping.