Ellis County Farms for the Freshest Seasonal Produce
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From the vast Bardwell Lake to the picturesque Bluebonnet Trail, Ellis County is a beautiful region, especially if you enjoy awe-inspiring nature. Known for its numerous ranches, farms and farmer’s markets, Ellis County is brimming with locally produced goodies – from heritage pork to organic honey (how long does honey last?). Here are five farms and ranches that offer the freshest seasonal produce.
Oak Grove Farms
Farmers Kristi and Tommy Copeland are behind the delicious produce found at Oak Grove Farms. This farm sells home-grown fruits and vegetables, including sweet corn, cantaloupe (how long does cantaloupe last?), blueberries, strawberries, cucumbers (how long do cucumbers last?), sweet potatoes, squash, zucchini, and tomatoes. Aside from offering nutritious produce, Oak Grove Farm also sells homemade goodies like strawberry jam and dill (how long does dill last?) pickle spears. The couple also bakes sweet treats such as banana nut bread, lemon blueberry bread, and apple pies.
Address: 204 Brown Rd, Ennis, TX 75119
Phone: (469) 693-7548
Visit Oak Grove Farms for farm-fresh fruits and veggies and yummy baked goods!
Larken Farms Orchard
Founded in 2000 by Ken and Laura Jo Halverson, Larken Farms Orchards grows peaches, plums and pears. What started out as a hobby, has blossomed into a huge full-time orchard. Boasting over 10,000 trees, this Waxahachie orchard offers over thirty fruit varieties, including Santa Rosa plums, Texas peaches and Asian pears. Fancy picking up some vegetables? They also grow broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, onions, cabbages, yellow squash and zucchini.
Address: 3653 Greathouse Road, Waxahachie, TX 75167
Phone: (972) 938-7150
Head along to Larken Farms Orchard and sample their delicious fruits and veggies.
Hillbilly Nutrition
Founded in 2012 by a couple of local foodies, Hillbilly Nutrition produces heritage pork and pastured eggs in Ellis County. Thanks to their sister farm in Freestone County, they also sell grass-fed and finished beef. Humanely-raised, their animals are always free from hormones, antibiotics and vaccines, and their pastures are free from GMOs, pesticides and herbicides.
Address: 219 Robinett Rd, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Phone: (214) 325-7620
Pick up delicious meats and eggs from Hillbilly Nutrition.
Hidden Honey Farm
Located in Waxahachie, Hidden Honey Farm is a family-owned and operated apiary. Managed by Tim and Dixie Norwood, who bought the 10-acre land in 2010, this farm is currently home to over 54 beehives, allowing the Norwoods to produce some of the best honey in Texas. Aside from selling super honey products, they also grow heirloom tomatoes, melons, squash, peppers, strawberries, and more. If you’re looking to indulge in something sweet, why not try one of their homemade treats, such as their apple butter or peach ice cream.
Address: 7241 FM1387, Waxahachie, TX 75167
Phone: (817) 296-7003
Hidden Honey Farm is the place to go for fresh produce and top-notch honey.
Bo-Tex Dairy
Bo-Tex Dairy makes one of the important food staples – milk – extra delicious. This dairy produces some of the best grade A raw milk in the area. Sourced from free-range cows, milk from Bo-Tex Dairy is free from both antibiotics and hormones. Offering different flavors of milk, this dairy sells moreish chocolate milk that both adults and kids will enjoy!
Address: 4801 FM877, Waxahachie, 75165
Phone: (972) 743-7490
Bo-Tex Dairy also puts on activities for kids, including a wonderful dairy tour.
If you’re in the Ellis County area, why not drop by one of these farms and ranches and stock up on some pantry essentials. Wherever you choose to go, you’ll receive a Texas-size welcome and plenty of warm hospitality. Let us know your favorite spots in Texas to pick up farm-fresh goodies in the comments – we’d love to write about them!
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