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  • Monday - Saturday 9AM-1PM. By Appointment on other times. 09:00am - 01:00pm
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Review of CD&J Mini Ranch by TexasRealFood

CD&J Mini Ranch is in the Rio Grande Valley which is in deep South Texas. It is close to the Southern border and South Padre Island. They have Kunekune pigs, Nigerian dwarf goats, miniature cattle, miniature donkeys, mini rex rabbits, and turkeys. The farm started in 1998 when the farmers moved to San Benito. They just retired from a 24-year service in the military. With a 34-acre land, the couple created a homestead. On this farm, they also provide educational experiences for everyone who wants to enjoy a day at the ranch. Besides their offerings of meats, CD&J Mini Ranch have farm fresh, free range eggs, small batch sugar free and regular jellies & jams, freeze dried vegetables, fruit & smoothie mixes, premixed mixes, and goat milk & lard oatmeal soaps. They are founding partners of 5 Food Farms, which is a collaboration between farms and ranches in the area.

Farming Methods, Practices & Certifications

Certified Naturally Grown Certified Naturally Grown

Certified Naturally Grown

Certified Naturally Grown offers peer-review certification to farmers and beekeepers producing food for their local communities by working in harmony with nature, without relying on synthetic chemicals or GMOs. Their standards are based on the highest ideals of the organic movement. Their approach is based on transparency, direct relationships and a firm belief in our ability to create something uniquely valuable by working together. More than 750 farmers and beekeepers throughout the United States and Canada are Certified Naturally Grown.

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Crop Rotation Crop Rotation

Crop Rotation

Crop rotation is the practice of growing a series of dissimilar crops or different types of crops in the same area in sequenced seasons. This is done so that the soil nutrients are preserved and not used only for one set of plants. It helps to reduce soil erosion and increases fertility and crop yield. With rotation, in contrast to monocropping, a crop that leaches the soil of one kind of nutrient is followed during the next growing season by a crop that returns that nutrient to the soil or draws a different ratio of nutrients. This also helps to mitigate pest and disease problems, and can help improve soil structure and fertility by increasing biomass from varied root structures. It is utilized in both conventional and organic farming systems and has been historically very prevalent since ancient times.

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Grass Fed / Pastured Grass Fed / Pastured

Grass Fed / Pastured

The term “grass fed” (as opposed to grain fed) refers to meat obtained from cows that were raised on a diet of grass and other forage, such as clover; situated in pasture and, when fresh grass is unavailable, hay. This helps to denote the difference between livestock that has been raised in feedlots and generally fed a diet of soy and corn, versus animals that have had access to their natural feeding environment in pasture, which contains grasses, wildflowers, and herbs. This term overlaps with “pasture-raised” and will usually be seen together. Grass-fed beef is also believed to taste better, and be better for the environment, too. There are several organizations that offer a certification for Grass Fed, such as the American Grassfed Association, Certified Grassfed by A Greener World, and Pasture for Life, to name a few.

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No-Till No-Till

No-Till

No-till farming is also known as zero tillage or direct drilling.This practice minimises soil disturbance while growing crops or pasture. No-till farming decreases the amount of soil erosion that tillage can cause in certain soils, as well as increasing the amount of water that infiltrates into the soil, retention of organic matter, and nutrient cycling. Some no-tillage systems rely on large amounts of herbicides to control weeds. However, tillage is dominant in agriculture today. Low-till and no-till methods are increasingly being utilized in poly-cultivation and may include the use of shallow disc harrowing, but does not allow plowing.

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Memberships & Associations

Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA) Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA)

Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA)

Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance is a national organization that supports independent family farmers and protects a healthy food supply for Americans. The alliance promotes common sense policies for local, diversified agricultural systems. It advocates on behalf of the thousands of small-scale farmers and ranchers who produce food using sustainable/regenerative methods, which means they also work for the millions of consumers who care about protecting rights and traditional freedoms. Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance is based in Texas.

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Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC)

Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC)

Their mission is to mobilize veterans to feed America. They aim to cultivate a new generation of farmers and food leaders, and develop viable employment opportunities and meaningful careers through the collaboration of the farming and military communities. They believe that veterans possess the unique skills and character needed to strengthen rural communities and create sustainable food systems. They believe that agriculture offers purpose, opportunity, and physical and psychological benefits.

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Texas Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association (TOFGA) Texas Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association (TOFGA)

Texas Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association (TOFGA)

Texas Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association is the leading voice of education and advocacy for organic food production in Texas. As a member-run, member-funded organization, it includes farmers, ranchers, gardeners, dairies, cheese makers, soil amendment producers, nurseries, food markets, farmers markets, educators, students, and more. Their mission is to educate producers and consumers on the many benefits of organic agriculture and to promote its use throughout Texas. They host numerous educational workshops and farm tours throughout the year.

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The Livestock Conservancy The Livestock Conservancy

The Livestock Conservancy

The Livestock Conservancy was set up to protect endangered livestock and poultry breeds from extinction. Many of America’s once-common farm animals are currently facing extinction. Rare breeds represent an irreplaceable piece of the earth’s biodiversity and offer incredible variety that may be needed for future farms - robust health, mothering instincts, foraging, and the ability to thrive in a changing climate. These farm animals are a vital part of ensuring food security for our planet.

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Locally Grown and Raised Farm Products by CD&J Mini Ranch

Beef
Chicken
Free Range Eggs
Grass-Fed Beef
Pastured Pork
Pork
Rabbit
Turkey
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Find Products from CD&J Mini Ranch at these Farmers Markets in the Area

Brownsville Farmers’ Market
Harlingen Farmers Market
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