Farms, Ranches, and Local Food Businesses that deliver Preserves in Bryan, TX 77464 (49)

Underhill Urban Farm Co. is a family-owned urban farm in Houston, Texas. The owners have grown up in an environment of organic farming and canning the produce that they grew. And now she has continued and turned their traditions into an urban farm that sells products which should follow these guidelines: organic, free-range, backyard grown, all-natural and handmade. Underhill Urban Farm Co. offers fresh produce, jams and jellies, salsa, sauces, pickled vegetables, and even handcrafted home decors. These are all made in small batches, canned seasonally, organically grown in their farm, or sourced from other local growers and producers to ensure the highest quality.

Located in the charming town of Siloam, Texas, Yegua Creek Farms proudly preserves a heritage steeped in tradition. Our farm is more than just a destination; it's an open invitation to delve into history. We specialize in cultivating exquisite pecans and offering a variety of pecan-based products. Beyond our orchards, you'll discover a delectable assortment of specialty bread and other irresistible baked goods. Join us in savoring the essence of our past while enjoying the flavors of the present. Yegua Creek Farms is where history meets taste, and you're invited to partake in both.

The farm nests in a small 23-acre land with a colossal goal for the community. The Vegetable Cart wants to produce products that are human and environmentally friendly. Therefore, they only raise hormone-free sheep and cattle and plant pesticide-free vegetables. You'll also love the soaps they make! They make a combination of rice bran, coconut oil, and olive oil to ensure the soap is gentle, lathers perfectly, and not drying to the skin. Without preservatives nor artificial color, using their soap will be cleansing to you while not being harmful to you and the environment. You won't have to deal with allergies. Free-range eggs and baked goodies are something to look forward to while at the farm. Drive 2 miles from past the New Highschool, and you'll reach them at Elgin.   The Vegetable Cart 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

Rockin JR Ranch is a specialty food producer focusing on New Orleans favorites, jellies, and sweet treats. They also provide cooking classes. You will "not believe how many flavors of jellies they have available". They have "AMAZING fig jam and Meyer lemon marmalade". It is "worth the drive to the farmers market every time". Also, their "Strawberry Jalapeño is to die for!" You will also "love the remoulade sauce, just the right amount of spice and a whipped texture!" You can also buy their products at the  Fall Creek Farmers’ Market too. Or, you can buy their products at their website.

Most known for their “sweet peaches and homemade Ice cream”, Cooper Farms Country Store has made their own name for producing “Artisanal” jarred products, sweet treats, sodas, pecans, and a lot more! They have a physical store where they sell their own peaches and a bakery where they make many different pies and cobblers year around. They offers a wide variety of jams, jellies and preserves as well as a large selection of nostalgia candies and over 350 different craft sodas in glass bottles. They can also make over 30 different flavors of fudge and they have milkshakes and floats too. Come visit the store and try the best-selling “Peach ice cream” that a lot of people are raving about!

The most important contribution of Wildseed Farms, which won the Garden Center 2001 Innovator award, is producing seeds, which it has been doing for 35 years and counting. Without Wildseed Farms and others like them, who knows where or how we can get our supply of seeds. How are we to grow wildflowers? If you are in or near Fredericksburg, Texas, make sure to visit. There is no admission charge, and you get to see 200 acres of wildflowers of different colors (and lots of butterflies too) here in the largest working wildflower farm in the country. The farm is open all year long!

Nothing says farm fresh than buying at a roadside market. Here, you have a clear view of where the fruits and vegetables you are buying came from. You can see the land and sky that nurtured it. You can see where these ripe fruits and vegetables were harvested, and it makes us feel good. That, and the famous Nelda's peach preserves. If you visit Vogel Orchard, there are lots of fresh peaches, fruits, and vegetables to choose from. There are also canned food and other sweet treats on the side. It is definitely a win-win for everyone.

Love Creek Orchards and The Apple Store have quite a history as "pioneers of the Texas Apple Industry."  This store "produces over fifty different products made from sweet Texas apples."  A must-visit tourist destination in Texas, The Apple Store's Patio Cafe was listed by Texas Monthly Magazine in two categories.  It is one of the "Best 40 Small Town Cafes in Texas."  Meanwhile, their apple pie was voted "Best Apple Pie in Texas."  Visit the orchard to pick your own fruits.  You can also drop by the cafe to grab any of their homemade specialty items.  Some of their products include pies and other pastries, breads, candies, jams, jellies, ice cream, and more.

Explore Winona Orchards with over 2,000 peach, blueberry, and blackberry trees nestled in Winona's picturesque hills. John and Anita Sattler, post John's retirement from healthcare in 2007, embarked on this fruitful journey. Their dedication bore fruit after four years, with the first commercial peach hitting markets in 2010. Annual pruning and nurturing have paved the way for their consistent growth and success. Find them at St. Michael’s Farmers Market and Clearfork Farmers Market. In summer, catch them at Tyler Farmers Market, Rose City Farmers Market, Frisco Farmers Market, Coppell Farmers Market, and McKinney Farmers Market. Don't miss out on these genuine East Texas peaches; one satisfied customer raves, "Beautiful, sweet, and juicy peaches – the REAL deal!"

Lone Prairie Farms produces “delicious goodness just like grandma did”.  This family-owned and operated business makes "all-natural" jams that use “only the finest ingredients”.  The products don't have corn syrup, artificial preservatives, coloring, or flavors.  Available from Lone Prairie Farms are jams of different flavors:  Cinnamon Pear, Fig, Peach and Peach Habanero, Raspberry Jalapeno, Seedless Blackberry, Strawberry and Strawberry Jalapeno.

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.

PSR 1880 or the Pecan Spring Ranch was established in 1880. The ranch has been in the family for generations. They distribute premium meats and jams/relishes. They offer Wagyu beef and Dorper lamb. Also available are Jayne’s Specialties Homemade Preserves. With many flavors to choose from and only using the freshest and most natural ingredients. Zero preservatives or colorings, just old fashioned, homestyle preserves. You can browse these jams at their online store. You can also email PSR 1880 for inquiries about their products. Check out their social media page too.

Experience hospitality from the heart of Texas! Since 1991, Texas Treats, Inc. has created Texas-size gourmet baskets and gifts with a Lone Star State theme. They specializes in “Texas themed gift baskets” and “gourmet foods” that are made in the Lone Star State. Each basket is filled with with Texas made foods, candies, savory and spicy snacks. Texas Treats Gift Baskets and Gourmet Foods have been used for corporate conferences, sales gatherings, and business promotions. The gourmet food items represent every part of our great state from the Red River to El Paso, the Gulf Coast, Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin to San Antonio. Make sure to check out their selections of Salsa, Tortilla Chips, Chocolates, Pralines, Jellies, Honey, Sugary Sweets, Snack Mix, Seasonings and Dips.

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.

Edes Custom Meats in McCormick is an award-winning retail meat market, beef jerky manufacturer and custom processing plant that has been serving the community since 1982. Using “advanced meat science and technology of commercial meat processing,” Edes Custom Meats has built its reputation as a reliable and trusted source of the “tastiest” and “juiciest” meats like beef, pork, sausage, specialty items and smokehouse products. They have also developed a well-recognized beef jerky recipe with the “perfect flavor, tenderness, and texture.”

Edes Custom Meats in Hillside is an award-winning retail meat market, beef jerky manufacturer and custom processing plant that has been serving the community since 1982. Using “advanced meat science and technology of commercial meat processing,” Edes Custom Meats has built its reputation as a reliable and trusted source of the “tastiest” and “juiciest” meats like beef, pork, sausage, specialty items and smokehouse products. They have also developed a well-recognized beef jerky recipe with the “perfect flavor, tenderness, and texture.”

Located in the quaint Historic Downtown district of Rosenberg, Brazos River Provisions is like no other shop in the area. It is a purveyor in making unique jellies, barbecue rubs, salsa and coffee, all with a “Texas twist”. The Artisan Jams and Jellies that they produce are Wine Infused, Champagne Infused, Tequila Infused and Pepper Infused. All of the Jams and Jellies are made right in the kitchen of Brazos River Provisions. They are made in small batches from the best ingredients. They do not use fillers, artificial flavors or colors. Most days customers are welcomed to the store with the aroma of Jelly being made in the kitchen.

FuudTopia is a local artisan based out of Katy, Texas. It provides very specific and distinct food products that are made from unique flavors and different cultural tastes. From the classic Chilean empanadas and Spanish tortillas to a variety of sauces, jams, compound butters, and sweets, they've got it all for you. Although they only started in the year 2020, their products are amazing and already worth trying. "The Chimi is AWESOME," we must say! It has the perfect balance of tang and herby flavor, perfect to go along with meats and sausages! Nonetheless, you should also try their other gourmet products as we're sure you won't be disappointed. You may order these goodies online. Or, you may purchase them at retail stores and markets such as Victoria's Natural Market and the Local Foods in Central Village, Tanglewood, The Heights, and Upper Kirby.