Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (SSAWG) (5)

Located in Weatherford, Texas, Cold Springs Farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has been a local treasure since 2000. This family-run operation specializes in top-tier heirloom, rare, and commercially extinct produce, as well as free-range poultry and honeybee farming. Notably, they're dedicated to sustainable farming practices and have been a part of the National Resources Conservation Service's Organic Program since 2009. Cold Springs Farm is known for its unique seasonal produce subscriptions, offering four 8-week sessions of organically grown fruits, vegetables, and fresh herbs, all conveniently delivered to subscribers' doorsteps. They also provide an array of other farm-fresh products for purchase, from eggs to grass-fed meat and heirloom garden seeds. Moreover, they offer home and office delivery through their hen rental program, 2BuckCluck, and feature innovative services like vertical garden design and installation. Plus, they operate the Veggie Van, North Texas' first mobile farmer's market, making stops at various Tarrant County locations weekly. Customers can't say enough about their exceptional experience with Cold Springs Farm. One enthusiastic member of their CSA shared, "The produce was not only fresh but also exceptionally diverse. Cold Springs Farm made my culinary adventures truly exciting!" Keep in mind that while this farm is beloved by many, they don't accommodate on-site visitors, but their outstanding products and services are readily accessible, bringing farm-fresh goodness directly to your home or office.

Piney Woods Ranch has proudly provided drug-, chemical-, and hormone-free meat since 2010. Our commitment to raising slow-growing heritage chicken, pigs, and turkey ensures ethical farming practices. Our livestock and produce hold the certification for Naturally Grown, assuring the finest quality. Savor our delicious blueberries, asparagus, elderberry plants, zucchini, and rhubarb, all cultivated without harmful fertilizers or herbicides. Discover the freshness of our eggs, produce, and meat at the Winnsboro Farmers Market, available from April to October.

On a 5.5-acre land in Lubbock, Texas, South Plains Food Bank, Inc. is a chemical-free urban farm growing all-natural vegetables and serving as a place to teach life skills and job skills to unprivileged teens. Through their CSA program, they collect funds as payment to the youth for working on the farm in the summer. Moreover, they produce a weekly newsletter for their shareholders and host an annual Friends and Family Day in May. They also offer tours and volunteer opportunities. Besides, shareholders can know and educate teenage farmers. A satisfied customer said, "I get wonderful, locally grown food, and it is impressive that they serve many teens."

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.

The Greer Farm opened in 1979. It is home to several berry trees and grass-fed animals. Blackberries and blueberries are just some of the plants they grow. The farm is home to full-blooded Maine-Anjou cattle, lamb, chicken, and hogs. At the farm, there are 4 lakeside log cabins, a loft, and a private dining place. If you want to enjoy a vacation with hearty locally-grown and prepared meals, this is the best place to go. The farm also sells homemade syrups, sauces, and jams. On Chef Eva's free time, she teaches at cooking classes. Check them out and enjoy their reasonable prices today! A happy customer said, "Our family had a great time in the lovely lakeside cabin while fishing, and picking sweet blueberries! A true East Texas gem."