Local Family Farms & Ranches near the Hempstead, Texas 77445 Area (45)

Discover the Aitken Farm and Ranch, where your dream of savory beef becomes a reality. Experience up-close encounters with our animals (excluding summer days) and savor exceptional cuts of Angus and Charbray/Jersey beef. Taste the difference of grass-fed meat and enjoy the no-grease, tender steaks. Customers rave about their fantastic taste and impressive beef quality. Find satisfaction in our knowledgeable and passionate owners. Explore their range of products including free-range eggs and raw honey.

Providing valuable information on free-range eggs, Renaissance Chicken is Houston's chicken guru! This place is also a hatchery, a breeder of rare and hard to find breeds, and a cage-free egg seller sitting on ten acres that have been organically maintained for over ten years. The owner, "Camille is professional and knowledgeable!!" Her farm offers Natural, Sustainable, Pasture-raised, Cage, Chemical, and Cruelty-Free source for exotic and hard-to-find breeds". You can also contact them via phone or their social media page if you want to pre-order from them. You can also see photos of their farm at their social media page. They haven't updated their CSA page since December 6, 2012, contact them directly for more information.

Jim and Lisa Jenkins are the owners of Jenkins Sunshine Farm LLC that started in 2004. Their awards include The Green Parent Natural Beauty Award Bronze medal 2018, Clean Eating Clean Choice Award 2019, and Eco Excellence Awards Finalist 2019. Moreover, it is a diversified and sustainable teaching farm where they raise St Croix haired sheep, donkeys, barn pigeons, free-range chickens, rabbits, ducks, geese, eggs, sheep, and lamb meat. Additionally, natural skin care products such as soaps, lotions, body powder, scrubs, and fragrancing items are available, as well as herbal remedies and CBD therapeutics. Also, they offer farm tours daily with a guided tour through the gardens, animal barns, and an aquaponics greenhouse. If you want to visit them, they require an appointment. 

Lone Star Organics uses certified organic wheatgrass seeds and add no chemicals of any kind. Located in Northwest Houston - south Magnolia/north Tomball area. They can meet you at "4 corners" - Hwy 249/FM2920 to deliver. They also have dewberries/blackberries in the spring, and figs in the summer, and mustang/natural wild grapes (with the seed) in the late summer.

"Creating Experiences That Connect Regenerative Learning and Community" is a visionary initiative dedicated to regenerating 120 acres with a primary focus on soil health and education. This endeavor aims to provide the local Central Texas community and beyond with nutrient-dense proteins derived from holistic planned grazing and crops cultivated using rotational planting methods, all while prioritizing soil health. In addition to sustainable agricultural practices, the initiative is committed to fostering a culture of learning and community engagement. By offering a diverse range of educational opportunities such as homeschool programs, farm days, special events, community gatherings, retreats, culinary classes, and field trips, they are creating a holistic and immersive experience for individuals and families. This holistic approach not only promotes sustainable agriculture but also cultivates a deeper understanding and appreciation for regenerative practices within the community. This place has it all – from sheep and chickens to fresh eggs, bees for honey, and a vibrant market garden with seasonal delights. They've got a top-notch commercial kitchen for culinary adventures and offer educational experiences too. It's worth noting that poultry processing takes place at DRRProcessing, a separate business that conveniently operates on-site.