Local Family Farms & Ranches near El Indio, TX (10)

Weyrich Farm Organic Pecans, which is located in Eagle Pass, Texas, is a 103-year-old farm. This farm has been growing pecans, from trees that came from Fredericksburg, Texas! As a farm known for its pecan trees and pecan harvests, Weyrich Farm Organic Pecans is the go-to for pecan food products. Here, they sell pecan halves, pecan pieces, and candied and roasted pecans. And you know what's the best way to eat pecans? Baked items, of course! This is why Weyrich Farm Organic Pecans is also selling Pecan Carrot Cakes and Pecan Pies. Lastly, they also sell Pecan Gift Boxes. Give these to family and friends who want a souvenir of your visit to the Weyrich Farm Organic Pecans.

Cottle Farmstead grows and sells homegrown produce. They have vegetables like kale and cabbage. They have microgreens and herbs too, like parsley, oregano, and sweet basil. Cottle Farmstead also bakes bread, sold to customers freshly baked.  And because jams go well with bread, they make it (and sell it) too! If you need honey butter, go ask if Cottle Farmstead still has some stocks left because they sell this too. If you want to visit, the Cottle Farmstead is located in Uvalde, Texas.

Shudde Ranch is renowned for its naturally lean Longhorn and Devon cross beef, a tradition that has delighted meat enthusiasts since its founding in 1897. Today, the ranch is expertly managed by Janelle and Gerry Shudde. While they've transitioned away from retail sales, they maintain a partnership with Parker Creek Ranch, where Mandy and Travis Krause oversee the cattle for harvest. Both the Shuddes and the Krauses share a common commitment to producing healthy, nutritious meat through grass-fed practices. If you're craving an extraordinary culinary experience, Shudde Ranch Beef should be your top choice.

Deer Valley Apiary, which is located in Uvalde, Texas, sells raw wild honey, pure and unfiltered. This apiary also sells honeycomb. If you are looking for raw wild honey that is full of pollen, buy from this apiary. Honey is sold in small jars for $5 and medium jars for $10. Medium jars with honeycomb are $15. The apiary also sells other honey-based products, like beeswax candles, beeswax body balm, beeswax lip balm, honey beeswax soaps, gift sets, honey lollipops, honeycomb candy, cookies, cupcakes, and mini loaf. You can find Deer Valley Apiary selling in public locations, like at the Herby Ham Activity Center and Zoka Jo’s Vendor Markets.

MBM Farms is a mainstay in many Farmers' Markets. They provide seasonal vegetables straight from their farm. They pick their produce the day they bring it to the market! This guarantees that you'll get the freshest vegetables this side of Medina. They also have reservation and order forms on their Facebook page where locals can reserve and get their produce once they're ready for harvest.

Patty Johnson starts to take care of herbs and flowers in Pearsall, Texas, in 1981. She is the founder of Patty’s Herbs, which became the leading grower and supplier of fresh-cut culinary herbs in Texas. Years passed, Patty Herb’s becomes restaurant wholesaler and specialty herb farm suppliers with 26 varieties of fresh herb products packed in the USA! The food safety is essential to Patty’s Herbs; that is why their employees have training conducts at regular intervals, and they have annual food safety audits. One of their clients says, “I would recommend Patty's Herbs. It is such a cool recipe that I can't wait to try. It is so appealing.” Check their website for more information about Patty's Herbs!  

Parker Creek Ranch, a local staple since 1846, is now under the care of Travis and Mandy Krause. With multi-generational farming expertise, we deliver top-quality meat while prioritizing habitat health for all. Our offerings include grass-fed beef, turkey, rabbits, and our renowned Naked Neck chickens, processed on-site for quality control. For cattle processing, we rely on the Animal Welfare Approved facility at Utopia Mercantile. Situated just 50 miles west of San Antonio, visit us today to experience farm-fresh goodness. For CSA details, please reach out directly. Your source for wholesome, sustainably-raised meats awaits at Parker Creek Ranch!

Green Hills Poultry, LLC is located near D'Hanis, Texas, about 40 miles west of San Antonio. They raise pastured poultry and specialize in slower growing breeds that produce a unique taste. They don't have much of a social media presence but the farm has been operating for almost 10 years now.  For more information on their products and availability, contact them through the number listed on this page.

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.

Palo Blanco Farm and Ranch is a family-owned and run operation located in south Laredo. They are committed to bringing local, fresh, and organically grown farm-to-table specialty products to the community and providing healthy and sustainable food that you can feel good about! The Palo Blanco family believes in the power of food to bring people together, heal the earth, and save our world. To quote the owner of the ranch, "We love Laredo, the ranch, and food! - and want to share our passion and dedication to caring for the land and our community by providing local and healthy food options that are grown responsibly.  Farming and ranching are in our blood. We are blessed to have grown up on the ranch that has been in our family for over 160+ years! Our family is bringing new and innovative methods of production and products that not only benefit our family, but the environment and our community. We want to share the beauty and bounty of our ranch with Laredo through our high quality farm-to-table specialty products."   They have big plans for the future like adding mushrooms and honey to their ever growing list of products! They also plan to offer educational workshops to teach locals on how to grow their own food and birding tours as well! The currently do not have any livestock on the property but they do have some of the most beautiful birds you can see as they're located in the "birdiest corridor in North America!"