A friend and I decided to join a CSA last Spring, and spent some time researching the different…read morefarms in the Austin area. We selected Green Gate because of the location (its one of the few farms actually IN Austin city limits), the variety of produce they offered, and the overall value. Every Saturday morning, we would take the short drive to the farm to get our fresh veggies. Some other CSA's have your veggies all bagged up for you ready to go. Green Gate does it a little differently, and we like their way much better. For CSA members, there is a chalkboard listing what is in the weekly share (i.e. 2 heads of broccoli, a bag of green beans, 1 head of each variety of lettuce, etc...) and then like at the farmer's market, you get to select your own. They also have a farm stand for non-CSA members or in case you need an extra squash (but trust me, you will never need an extra squash!), some eggs, fresh meat, flowers, or a tomato plant, you can pick that up there and skip the grocery store altogether. We really enjoyed our bounty and discovered some new veggies (hooray for kohlrabi!). We are eagerly awaiting the first Fall harvest. But be forewarned-you get a LOT of veggies and things could get ugly. Between my friend and me, we were feeding 2 two-member households. The veggies had no shame, and why should they? They were fresh, young, delectable. They took over my refrigerator and ganged up to intimidate my other food. Tortillas were hiding in the back, trying to go unnoticed. Yogurt was cowering behind Salsa, while Salsa was just trying to blend in. I found non organic store-bought Carrots withered and dead in the deli drawer. It appears to have been a suicide, but that was the last straw for the older inhabitants of my fridge. I could tell they were planning something big. After the Carrots incident I had to start giving away my excess veggies before there was a Mutiny on the Bounty.

Great local farm to buy your veggies from... NOT organic but similar:…read more(Certified Naturally Grown -- no pesticides, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers) http://web.mac.com/flynnpub/iWeb/Site/CNGinfo.html I've found that their prices are a LOT lower than some other farms closer to downtown (which makes sense, as their land is more expensive)... Current (Fall '08) Farm Store Hours: Fridays: Noon-2, 4-7 Saturdays: 10-2 They also offer CSA memberships.

Super high quality beef shipped right to my doo. Highly recommend them. i was able to order beef…read morebones, tongue and cheek meat (for barbacoa) and oxtails ( my wife had this soup as a kid and we're going to relive some childhood memories).

Great experience with BCC. Buddy and I went in on a quarter cow and it was delivered right to the…read moredoor with each cut individually wrapped and marked for easy use. Grass-fed beef looks amazing in the packages and can't wait to dig in. With beef prices being so outrageous at the grocery it was time to buy in bulk from a local place where you know what you're getting. Will definitely use them again, but it way better a while since my freezers are STUFFED.

I've been wanting to come here for quite some time, but their hours that they are open made that…read morehard to do. I thought it was odd that they would be closed on weekends when people have the time to shop along with being closed before people get off work. But those hours make sense when you realize they produce for distribution, not dine in. There's almost 30 reviews so far, but I was surprised that not a single one of them included any photos. If you're coming to this part of town, parking is always a concern in this area. The good news is that there are about eight places to park at here, otherwise you'll have to park in the street, but at least there's no kiosks. As soon as you pull in, the air is filled with that familiar smoky aroma. However, once you step inside, you suddenly realize that this is not a place you can dine in. Basically the first 10 feet of hallway is where the customer service takes place. There is a cold case with all of their sausages on display, including a little beef jerky, and that's it. I have to admit I wish they had brisket and ribs too. They do make a tamale-based sausage for Christmas as a seasonal item. The prices are very reasonable and there is no tip screen. This is not just a grab and go operation, their sausages can be found in virtually every H-E-B. So the good news is that you can find them here or at your favorite H-E-B. Check out the nine photos included.

Good sausages and reasonable prices…read more Friendly staff. Real Austin Authentic. Tasteful

These folks make the best sausage. Get their beef hot links. You'll forget all about anything…read morethey're doing in Elgin. I don't go to Smithville without a cooler.

Good price for services provided. Professional customer service and experience. Great place to…read moreget your meat processed and home town feel by all involved. Great quality and attentiveness to what you need.

From what I understand this market has been happening for a couple of years. As far as farmers…read moremarkets go, this is a relatively small assembly of vendors, but they do have a really nice variety of items. There are definitely some things you will find here that you will not find at your local supermarket. We purchased some farm fresh eggs that were laid the day before. We also picked up some fresh produce and there were also some interesting plants for sale. One vendor was there to sell their free range organic meats. If you find yourself coming to Elgin for some great barbecue on a Thursday, just come downtown by the tracks after 4 o'clock and you can catch these folks. The photographs below tell a better story.

Every Thursday! Food, treats, fresh veggies, crafts , soap, meat. There is a very talented…read moreartist there who makes bowls from locally sourced wood. Absolutely beautiful work.

This Farmers Market never disappoints. Today we found organic, homemade sourdough bread, salted…read morechocolate chip cookies, gluten-free chocolate, chip cookies, handmade lemon pepper noodles, eggs, goat, milk, yogurt, and hand squeeze, berry lemonade. Seriously we have been here for an hour and a half and I could've been longer. They are always friendly and helpful. It's almost like a mini field trip when I come.

Lots of friendly vendors and variety of different products. It was a sweet little environment with…read morethe live music, kids corner with crafts and various vendors. There was handmade leather products booth, goats milk soaps, candles, veggies and fruits, baked goods, locally sourced meats, dry goods, etc. I will definitely be returning.

I buy raw goat milk from Fran at intervals. They are always top quality. I use them to make Kefir…read more https://photos.app.goo.gl/qvpYh7Kfhv67DeSC9

I have been to a couple of goat dairies in my day, and what I love about Francis and her goats is…read morethat she is a stickler for cleanliness and for chilling that milk immediately so the caproic acid does not make the milk taste off. She sells full fat milk which is delicious and creamy. She regularly tests her milk for purity, but the best part of this dairy, is that those animals are LOVED. They are loved and cared for very well. I pay $12 for a half gallon, and I use the milk like medicine. It helps restore my teeth, and also helps me lose weight. I love this place. Love the people. Love the goats.

This is the best honey around. Everyone in my home really enjoys it and it is consistently yummy…read more If you are taking honey for allergies their raw honey is a great option and has helped my family. I am sad that HEB Plus in Hutto no longer carries the bigger jar but I will make the trip into ATX to purchase it directly from the company.

this honey is super delicious and has a nice thick consistency. would recommend! very yummy.read more