Updated: April 29, 2025
As a mother and health advocate, I’m always searching for ways to nourish my family with wholesome foods while supporting businesses that align with our values. Today, I’m excited to share a comprehensive directory of Black-owned farms and ranches across Texas that are cultivating not just food, but healing connections between our communities and the land.
The Roots of Health Run Deep
Growing up, I learned to cherish what the earth provides us — the stunning landscapes we discover on our walks, the nourishing fruits and herbs that strengthen our bodies, and the healing plants that restore our health when properly cultivated. This connection to nature wasn’t just about appreciation; it was about understanding our responsibility to protect the land, learn from it, and share its gifts with others.
Now, as I raise my daughter, I want to pass along these values and help her understand where our food comes from. One powerful way to make this connection is by supporting local farmers who work with the land, not against it — particularly Black farmers who have historically been stewards of sustainable agricultural traditions despite facing tremendous obstacles.
Why Support Black-Owned Farms?
Black farmers have a rich heritage of sustainable agriculture in America, dating back generations. Yet today, less than 2% of America’s farmers are Black, down from 14% a century ago. Supporting Black-owned farms isn’t just about addressing historical inequities — it’s about preserving agricultural knowledge, sustainable practices, and community-centered food systems.
Many of the farms listed below use regenerative farming practices, grow heirloom varieties, and offer ethnic produce that’s otherwise hard to find. They’re not just growing food — they’re preserving culture, healing the land, and nurturing their communities.
A Directory of Black-Owned Farms in Texas
Note: All information was verified as of April 29, 2025. Please contact farms directly to confirm current offerings, hours, and availability before planning your visit.
North Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth Area and Surroundings)
This region features diverse operations from educational farms providing honey and produce, to holistic urban farms raising chickens and seasonal vegetables.
Crimson Farm | Kaufman, TX
Specializes in raising grass-fed goats, cows, pigs and sheep. Free-range chickens, guineas, quail, geese and ducks. Sells organic chicken, quail and duck fresh eggs.
Email: crimson.farm07@gmail.com
Joppy Mommas Farm | Dallas, TX
Educational and grow-and-give farm providing produce and honey
Email: Info@joppymommas.org
Khen’s Farm | Royse City, TX
Raises and sells chickens for colorful eggs
Email: jkerline92@gmail.com | Tel. (940) 360-9025
MoonRise Ranch | Wills Point, TX
Supplies wood and raises and sells swine, eggs, honey and hay; participates in goat showing
Email: contactmoonriseranch@gmail.com | Tel. 469-474-6407
Moore Farms & Insurance | Greenville, TX
Grows and sells fresh produce while also servicing their auto, home, and life insurance needs
Tel. 903-570-5667
So Green Farm | Kerens, TX
Produces and grows leafy greens using organic methods
Email: yolanda@sogreenfarm.com | Tel. 832-449-8191
Soilutions Holistic Urban Farm | Dallas, TX
Raises and sells chickens, eggs and a large variety of seasonal vegetables and fruit, including herbs
Email: operations@soilutionsholisticfarm.org | Tel. 469-431-3473
Tricia Ray aka The Queen of Purple Hull Peas | Dallas Fort Worth, TX
Grows 10×10 trays and has bags of clippings
Tel. 469-855-4138
Uncle Paul’s Agritourism & Educational Farm | Arlington, TX
Grows and sells vegetables with an emphasis on ethnic vegetables
Tel. 817-501-0822
Urban Dallas Farm And Rabbitry | Dallas, TX
Grows fruits and vegetables in community garden; raises chickens, ducks, rabbits and quails to sell for meat and eggs
East Texas
The piney woods of East Texas host farms like Long Walk Spring Farm offering fresh and dried herbs, handmade elderberry syrup, and wild plum jelly — connecting traditional herbal knowledge with modern farming.
Haidek Farm | Quitman, TX
Raises cattle and hogs to sell grass-fed, pasture-raised, organic beef and pork
Email: aideksfarm@gmail.com | Tel. 972-333-4698
Long Walk Spring Farm | New Boston, TX
Grows and sells fresh and dried herbs; handmade elderberry syrup, fresh eggs, ethnic vegetables; and muscadine and wild plum jelly and our fresh, homegrown produce
Email: howdy@longwalkspring.com | Tel. 903-628-9805
McCurry Produce | Jefferson, TX
Grows local farm grown fruits and vegetables
Email: mccurryproduce903@yahoo.com | Tel. 903-738-3066
Uncommon Bees | Jasper, TX
Harvests honey and sells raw honey
Email: info@UncommonBees.com | Tel. 346-708-2337
Central Texas
Central Texas features vineyards like Chapelton Vineyards and Winery and Wines of Dotson-Cervantes, along with farms that grow herbs, edible flowers, and ethnic vegetables.
Chapelton Vineyards and Winery | Washington, TX
Harvests grapes for wine
Email: info@chapeltonvineyards.com | Tel. 979-330-7641
Dobbin-Kauv Garden Farm | Austin, TX
Grows and sells vegetables in a modest CSA program
GetMoe Farms | Bryan, TX
Grows and sells vegetables and fruit with a specialty in ethnic produce such as cabbage, collards, okra, mustards, and watermelon
Email: increase947@verizon.net
S3 Legacy Ranch | Luling Caldwell County, TX
Raises and sells fresh beef meats and organic, fresh free range eggs; poultry coming soon; grows and sells vegetables
Wines of Dotson-Cervantes | Voca, TX
Harvests grapes and sells a variety of red and white wines grown from their vineyard
Email: winesofdotsoncervantes@gmail.com | Tel. 325-239-5500 or 325-239-5700
Wolf Lake Farm| Pinto, TX
Raises cattle and sells beef; harvests and sells hot peppers, eggplant, bell peppers and okra
South Texas
South Texas farms like Terra Preta Farm focus on organic vegetables and community access to quality food. 4Js Botanicals not only sells organic vegetables and herbs but hosts the Soil Sisters Farmer’s Market, creating community spaces around healthy food.
4Js Botanicals | Helotes, TX
Plant nursery that sells organic vegetables, herbs and medicinal plant starts; hosts a Soil Sisters Farmer’s Market
Email: 4jsbotanicalssatx@gmail.com | Tel. 210-870-9602
Pristine Produce | San Antonio, TX
Grows and sells the highest quality of vegetables and leafy greens
Email: pristineproducesatx@gmail.com | Tel. 979-574-7147
Terra Preta Farm | Edinburg, TX
Grows and sells organic vegetables; visit their farmstead open Monday through Saturday
Email: info@terrapretafarm.com | Tel. 956-472-7436
Central & East Texas Cattle Ranches
These ranches represent the heritage of Black cattle ranching in Texas, with operations focusing on sustainable meat production.
Akachi Ranch | Merlens, TX
Akachi Ranch is a small family owned business specializing in coastal hay, fish, produce, poultry, eggs and raw honey.
Email: akachiranch@gmail.com | Tel. 682-730-0460
Franklin Vines of Shanklin Vineyards | Shankeville, TX
Email: franklinvines@gmail.com
My Mark61 Cattle Co.| Leona, TX
Raises and sells cattle for grass fed beef
Email: 61mymark@gmail.com | Tel: 469-396-2153
Ratcliff Premium Meats | Oakwood, TX
Pasture-raised meat raised sustainably in East Texas. Antibiotic & hormone free. Has a farm-to-freezer meat operation
Email: kratcliff@farmtofreezermeat.com | Tel. 214-676-3357
Victory Oasis Farm | Hill County, TX
Grows and sells vegetables and fruits for local chefs and farmers markets; raising sheep and lamb, chickens along with Muscovy ducks and geese
Email: Golbug6@sbcglobal.net | Tel. 254-548-8170
Houston/Gulf Coast Area
H-Town has black farming on lock! The Houston area is home to innovative urban farming operations like Fresh Life Organic and Ivy Leaf Farms, bringing sustainable food production into the city.
Berkshire Farms Winery | Wilmer, TX
Sells a variety of wines from fruits produced on the farm
Email: berkshirefarmstinywinery@gmail.com | Tel. 214-631-9763
Capt. Sin’s Wholesale Seafood | Houston, TX
Provides and delivers freshest quality, locally sourced seafood to include live Louisiana crawfish, fresh Gulf shrimp and crab; Provides boating services for freshwater fishing
Tel. 281-725-8399
Fresh Life Organic | Houston, TX
Grows and sells seasonal vegetables and fruit with a specialty in ethnic produce
Email: jeremy.peaches@yahoo.com Tel. 832-439-9487
Greenhouwse | Houston, TX
Operates as a nursery and mobile branch of Ivy Leaf Farms
Hardy Farmz | Houston, TX
Grows and sells herbs, seasonal fruits, vegetables and pecans
Email: contact@hardyfarmz.com
Ivy Leaf Farms | Houston, TX
Cultivates neighborhood beautification and produces sustainable healthy foods in urban deserts
Lettuce Live Urban Farm | Missouri City, TX
Grows and sells over 60 varieties of herbs and vegetables in a community garden; partners with the local Wal-mart; provides cooking classes with produce
Email: kp@lettucelive.org | Tel. 713.936.3072
Nelson Farms | Montgomery, TX
Raises and sells cattle beef and lamb using organic methods; Operates as an animal sanctuary
Tel. 832-773-8848
Olade Organics | Houston, TX
Grows and sells herbal tea blends, bath and body oil, detox bath blend
Email: info@oladeorganics.com | Tel: 443-248-5237
Peach Poultry Farming | Rosharon, TX
Grows and sells produce; raises livestock to sell eggs, lamb meat and goat meat
Phone: 346-779-7130
Richard’s Quarter Horses | Rosharon, TX
Breeds, trains, raises and sells horses
Tel. 713-419-7347
RST Bioscience | Houston (Area), TX
Offers produce from aquaponics and hydroponics farming
Email: rstBioScience@gmail.com | Tel. 832-379-8730
Sweetwater Farms | Houston, TX
Grows and sells organic vegetables and fruits with a selection of ethnic vegetables; shipping and pick up available
Taylor Stevenson Ranch | Houston, TX
Taylor Stevenson Ranch is a family-owned designated Century Ranch raising pasture and grain-fed pigs and cattle for high-quality meat available for delivery
Email: major@taylorstevensonranch.com | Tel. 346-330-1144
The Ranch Houston | Houston, TX
Grows and sells cut flowers and hosts community events
Email: theranchhtx@gmail.com | Tel. 832-356-9391
Connecting Our Children with the Land
I’ve found that visiting local farms creates meaningful experiences that help children understand where their food comes from. These visits become educational adventures where kids can:
- See firsthand how vegetables grow from tiny seeds
- Learn about the importance of pollinators like bees
- Understand the cycle of seasons and their impact on food
- Discover the connection between healthy soil and healthy bodies
- Taste the difference in truly fresh produce
When children meet the farmers who grow their food, they develop a deeper appreciation for the work that goes into nourishing our bodies. These experiences build the foundation for lifelong healthy eating habits and environmental stewardship.
Health Begins in the Soil
The quality of our food is directly tied to the health of the soil in which it’s grown. Many of these Black-owned farms practice regenerative agriculture, which focuses on building soil health through methods like cover cropping, minimal tilling, and avoiding synthetic chemicals. These practices result in:
- Higher nutrient density in produce
- Better flavor profiles
- Increased antioxidant content
- Reduced exposure to harmful chemicals
- Greater environmental sustainability
A sick earth can’t heal sick people. By supporting farmers who work in harmony with nature rather than against it, we take a step toward healing both ourselves and our planet.
Making the Connection
When you buy directly from these farmers, you’re not just getting fresher, more nutritious food. You’re connecting with a lineage of agricultural wisdom, supporting sustainable farming practices, and helping to preserve Black agricultural heritage.
I encourage you to reach out directly to these farmers, visit their markets, sign up for their CSAs, and support their work. Your health and the health of our land are interconnected — by supporting these farmers, you support both.
Please note: All information was verified as of April 29, 2025. Contact information and offerings may change over time. I recommend reaching out directly to verify current information before planning your visit. I do not have personal relationships with any of these farmers or ranchers. This directory is provided as a resource for our community, and inclusion does not constitute an endorsement.
Learning & Support Opportunities
- Texas Small Farmers & Ranchers CBO
- Black Food Justice
- Farming While Black
- Black Farmers
- Black Farmer Fund
- Black Food Justice
Join The Conversation
How has connecting with local farmers impacted your family’s health journey? Share your experiences in the comments below!
