Sand Creek Farm

Of course another family owned establishment..the best. They provide dairy, meat and vegetables to the members and public so even if you missed the membership deadline (if there is one) you still have an opportunity to buy the local sustainable food they provide! But there are perks to being a member! You can set monthly orders and receive a discounted price on milk AND your first picks before the public get on it. They plow the old fashioned way and gather all generations of their family to pick, hoe, and feed their stock to really emphasize their family owned farm.

Sand Creek offers whole Milk, Skim Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, Butter, Ice Cream, Beef, Pork, Lamb, Chicken, Eggs. They also plan to get honey bees-if they have not already. All of their animals are fed whey and a soy free / non-certified organic / whole grain -legume ration that is custom made just for Sand Creek Farm.
They also offer many different events at their farm from classes to family farm days! In the month of November they have FIVE upcoming events including a farm day Nov. 13th! Farm days include making butter the old fashioned way, a horse drawn hay wagon ride, feeding the Pastured Hens, collecting eggs, AND tastings!

Quick Stats from Sand Creek Farm:
Beef - No Antibiotic Use, Non Confined, 100 Percent Vegetarian Feed, Grass Fed, No Added Hormones
Chicken - No Antibiotic Use, No Added Hormones, Cage Free, Pasture Raised, 100 Percent Vegetarian Feed
Dairy - Grass Fed, No Added Hormones, No Antibiotic Use, Non Confined, Pasture Raised, 100 Percent Vegetarian Feed
Eggs - Pasture Raised, No Antibiotic Use, 100 Percent Vegetarian Feed, Cage Free, No Added Hormones
Lamb
Other - Pasture Raised, Non Confined, No Antibiotic Use, No Added Hormones, 100 Percent Vegetarian Feed
Pork


UPDATE: I recently found out that this farm has moved locations to Cameron, TX, so if you are ever in the neighborhood you should stop by!

Their website>>> http://www.sandcreekfarm.net/

Farmer's Markets-YESS!

Farmers Markets! If you are not familiar with our Brazos Valley Farmers' Market here is the chance to get familiar! Lets start with the basics : A farmers market is an opportunity for farmers to sell their produce to the public. In other farmers markets farmers might drive pretty far to sell their products but not in the Brazos Valley!The BVFM is exclusively local growers, just so that it impacts out community that much more.
There is so much variety at the farmers market, they offer tomatoes, cucumber, corn, eggplant, summer squash, winter squash, green beans, hot peppers, sweet peppers, okra, onions, potatoes, carrots, tomatillos, zucchini, watermelon, cantaloupe, figs, peaches, apples, berries, plums, pears... .and so much more! It also is not just confined to food, there are exceptional crafts including bath products and pottery.

Aside from the local revenue, BVFM gives back to our community by also recycling the following food packaging: egg cartons, glass jars, plastic bags, paper bags, rubber bands, twine, plastic berry boxes, fabric scraps, buttons and plant pots! An article was posted in The Battalion (Texas A&M news) about the Brazos Valley Farmers Market and their recycling habits!

Don't rush out of here just yet! I have to let you know where it is located..
September - April

Wednesdays - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
In front of Natural Foods store (my previous blog!)

Lucky you! There is a special event coming up in a few weeks! Below is the information for the Halloween Festivities>>>

Art Step Special Market

Time:

Saturday, October 30^th (8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon)

Location:

Brazos Valley Farmers' Market @ Health Department Parking Lot
201 North Texas Avenue

The BVFM will be celebrating with Halloween festivities on Saturday, October 30th (8AM-Noon). Included will be raffles for great market prizes, costumes and decorations, treats for the kids as well as a kids booth full of activities so they can play while you shop. Don't miss this 2nd annual celebration and remember to dress up in your favorite costume!

visit their blog too :)
http://fbvfm.blogspot.com/