Local Food Businesses offering Persimmons near Waco, Texas 76797 (9)

Nurturing Central Texas' well-being and relationships, Lightsey Farm, established in 1918, offers farm-fresh, sustainably-grown produce. Their generations of experience ensure peak ripeness, presenting a delectable array including persimmons, pears, nectarines, and more. Find them at their open-air Mexia, Texas market, open daily, year-round.

SHAMBA is an acronym for Sustainable Homestead and Microclimate Based Agriculture. The word “shamba” also happens to mean homestead in Swahili, and perfectly describes the scope of the farm: small and managed mostly by hand. Founded in 2016 by Sarah Graham, an educator, yoga teacher, herbalist, beekeeper, and gardening enthusiast. Camp Sunflower sessions are also available. A guesthouse, vintage camper, and primitive camping sites are also available which is convenient for farm stays.  You may buy eggs, honey, herbal medicine and salves, and fresh herbs from them for your lovely home! You are sure to buy products grounded with clean, pure, and made with loving care for the land, animals, and most especially for you as a customer. SHAMBA 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

Established in 1984, the Indian Hills farm has been dedicated to organic farming practices since the 1970s, making organic principles an integral part of its foundation. By 2001, the farm achieved official certification as an organic farm. At present, the farm offers an extensive selection of fruits and vegetables. Their range includes figs, pears, lemons, and persimmons, along with lettuces, eggplants, zucchinis, Asian cucumbers, and exquisite heirloom tomatoes. Particularly noteworthy are their sought-after tomato varieties, such as Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, Caspian Pink, and Mortgage Lifter, all renowned for their exceptional flavor profiles. Complementing their produce, the farm also raises cattle, including purebred Angus and Devon/Angus crossbreeds. Maintaining a closed herd system ensures that all their beef originates solely from the farm itself, guaranteeing its authenticity and provenance.

"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.

A family farm just outside of Celina, Cartermere Farm is close to people in Northcentral Texas. The farm sits in three hundred acres of land, by which, 38 acres is a lake. The lake made it to the farm's name. The family who owns the lake are the Carters, and the old English word for lake is mere. Therefore, Cartermere literally means Carter's Lake. The farm tries to produce the best quality food they can while sticking to organic and sustainable methods. Nelson Carter, the owner, now sells fresh eggs, organic produce, and grass-fed lambs. Check their beautifully-maintained website for more information! They haven't updated their CSA page since January 2015, contact them directly for more information.

In its earlier days, Gundermann Acres graced Peachland's landscape, but in the mid-1990s, Garett Gundermann's parents transitioned to growing fruits and vegetables. Today, Garett, a fourth-generation farmer, and his wife Stacie manage the 500-acre farm in Wharton County, Texas. At the local farmer's markets, they offer a diverse array of seasonal produce, including arugula, green beans, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, sweet corn, cucumbers, cauliflower, and kale. Their offerings also include strawberries, melons, and citrus fruits. Catch them mainly at Urban Harvest in Houston and Imperial-Sugarland in Sugarland, Texas.

Blooming Begonia Cottage whips up organic and delicious food items, as well as delectable desserts.  Home to the Blooming Begonia Catering and Manners on Wheels, this full-service company offers catering for luncheons, parties, gourmet lunches or tea time events, and more.  Many of Blooming Begonia Cottage’s offerings feature vegetables which the owner has grown right from her garden, assuring her customers of her food’s freshness and quality.

Stange Homestead is owned by "lovely people offering delicious foods". "Smoked jalapeño salsa, blueberry kolaches, cinnamon rolls, banana bread", and "chocolate zucchini bread". They also have "Oktoberfest mustard, apple butter, cinnamon pickles, and fresh produce". You can find "all sorts of yummy homemade foods, plus eggs and produce, at the Stange Homestead booth" in the Victoria Farmers' Market. Their "eggs are from free range Americana hens". They also have an updated social media page that you can check out. They mostly post outstanding photos of their farm produce online. You can also send them a direct message on their social media page.