Local Food Businesses offering Collards near Columbus, Texas 78934 (8)

The Ole Dad Farm in Weimar, Texas, produces vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Some of their crops are pumpkins, gourds, green and yellow beans, all bell, hot peppers, and some tomatoes. During late fall to early winter, they have spinach, various lettuces, radishes, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, carrots, sweet potatoes, leeks, and green onions. And during late spring to summer, they have some green vegetables and yellow beans, squashes, tomatoes, bell and hot peppers, cucumbers, and many more! Most of their fruits are available during early spring except pears that are available during summer and oranges during early winter. Ole Dad Farm offers a range of brown and green eggs, and they have available fresh processed chicken and turkeys. Their pigs are fed with a natural diet if grains. The farm is open every day, but please call them before coming to reserve a scheduled time for you! Come and visit!

Comanche Oaks is one of the first organic growers in Texas that the state has certified, Comanche Oaks continues to provide organic produce today! The history of the farm dates back to 1987 when the farmer, Mr. Caldwell, sat beneath giant oak trees. Back then, his thoughts were only about the name he'll choose for the flourishing garden he is building. Today, happy customers say that they enjoy the herbs and vegetables from the farm. Some of the crowd favorites from the farm are bee pollen, fresh chamomile, Brussel sprouts, tomatoes, and moringa oil. Their customers are also generally happy with the farmers' disposition. Visit them today!

"Fallow Creek Farm sells only what they grow".  "nothing like great fresh produce..." and "always seem to be working hard to provide the best...". Buy their "honestly grown top quality locally grown produce" because "everything they sell is delicious". It is also "wonderful to be able to meet and talk to the actual farmers". You will have a "great experience with the kind people that own this place". The owner can even "give tips for cooking all of his awesome produce". Call them directly to know their schedule. They are sometimes in the local Farmers Market in Magnolia and in Bridgeland Farmers Market too.

Gundermann Acres is owned and operated by Garrett and Stacie Gundermann. Originally named Gundermann Farms, Garrett took over running the farm from his parents in 2009. He is a fourth-generation farmer, and, with his wife Stacie, has two children. The farm grows over 90 varieties of fruits and vegetables! Gundermann Farms only used to grow peaches when Garrett’s grandparents were running the farm. In the 1990s, his parents expanded the farm’s operations and grew a variety of fruits and vegetables. When Garrett and his wife took over, they christened the farm Gundermann Acres. These days, with help from real and adopted families, friends, and staff, the farm participates at two Houston area farmers markets – Urban Harvest at 2752 Buffalo Speedway (from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm) and Imperial-Sugarland at 234 Matlage Way (from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm).

Dos Brisas Farms is located at "The Inn at Dos Brisas" in historic Chappel Hill. There is a wide variety of certified organic vegetables throughout the year aside from being Certified Organic. From a historic ranch that became a five-star luxury ranch resort, this is "a terrific getaway that is so conveniently close to the Houston airport". It "is a self-contained organic farm that offers upscale fine dining (at a very reasonable price relatively) with an amazing wine collection". There is also "great food with fantastic service". Plus, "the views are great and it’s a very relaxing place for a quiet charming date". Highly recommended as a "must-do visit" for those who "like horses". "If you go, you MUST get the five-course dinner at the restaurant".

Blackwood Educational Land Institute in Hempstead, Texas, is a 33-acres non-profit organic teaching farm. The farm is on a mission to model and teaches the indispensable role of restorative, sustainable food systems. They provide programs for youth and adults alike. For youth, they facilitate tours, overnight stays, a farm school, as well as day and overnight camps. And for adults and families, they offer Blackwood, Bounty. They also offer a CSA program, classes and workshops, overnight and day retreats, and volunteer opportunities. Happy client says, “The Blackwood Educational Land Institute is a magical place portraying the 21st-century farm. A family would be happy to raise their kids on a farm that is a beautiful, productive, and very active place. This is how they can raise a set of new young farmers.” To know more about Blackwood Educational Land Institute, you can visit their website at blackwoodland.org/thefarm/csa/.    

Glos Gardens offers turnips, beet greens, wasabi arugula, Swiss chard, green onions, red and dinosaur kale.  They also have vegetable and ornamental plants, herb plants, jellies and spices. They are "also a registered Texas Company as Farmers". And, they are "also a registered nursery able to sell plants" from their farm. Recently, they have started their "first working honey hive" courtesy of "Chris at Pure Texas Honey". You can also find them at the Farmers Market On Grand Parkway. Also, you can contact them at their social media page or via phone to preorder your produce. First ordered, first-served until produce is gone.

Chris Nagelhout and his father Bob Nagelhout owns Crisp Farms which is an innovative, technology-driven farm located in Central Texas. They are passionate about providing clean, organic, and local produce while championing accessibility and affordability for all Texans. You can also avail their "beautiful Organic Green Butter Lettuce" which are available "at ALL Central Market locations statewide". Also, their products are "available at both Wheatsville Coop locations". Furthermore, "Wheatsville is one of Austin’s epicenters for healthy living and organic produce and it’s an honor to be on their shelves!"