Farm News | June 2026
Welcome to June! Summer is almost here, and we're already feeling the Texas heat. Fortunately, we're staying put and continuing to do what we love: farming.
We have two cows expecting calves this month, including our family milk cow. That means fresh milk will soon be flowing again, which also means more homemade ice cream is on the horizon!
The store shelves are filling up as well. If you haven't had a chance to shop the farm store yet, come on by and take a look. Remember our market is not just open on Saturdays - we are here Thursday - Sunday. If you can't make it out to the farm, don't forget that we offer delivery on orders of $100 or more. Just shop the market from this site, place your order and pay on the day of delivery (we will send a payment request after your order is packed and ready to go).
Here's our current inventory update on meat:
• Beef: Restocking in early July
• Lamb: Fully stocked
• Chicken: Sold out until November
• Pork: Limited supply available, including fresh hams and a few other cuts
Do you know...What's In Your Beef?
These days, many consumers are asking questions about where their food comes from, and for good reason. News stories over the years have raised concerns about everything from lab-grown meat to highly processed beef products commonly referred to as "pink slime.”
The product behind that nickname is called Lean Finely Textured Beef (LFTB). It is made from beef trimmings that are separated from fat, processed, and treated to reduce bacteria before being added back into some ground beef products. Federal regulators consider it safe, and supporters note that it is still beef. However, many consumers object to the level of processing involved and prefer beef that is minimally processed and comes directly from a known source.
At Green Family Farm, we believe there is value in knowing your farmer, knowing your animals, and knowing where your food comes from. Our beef comes from cattle raised right here on our farm. There are no mystery ingredients, no fillers, and no questions about where it was raised. Just locally raised beef from people you know.
In a world where food labels can be confusing, transparency matters. We invite you to ask questions, visit the farm, and see firsthand how your food is produced.
I don't often talk about the risks of not knowing where your food comes from. Most of the people who shop local and support direct farm-to-consumer food already understand why it matters. Or at least, I assumed they did. Then it occurred to me that assumptions aren't always fair. Some people are just beginning to ask questions about their food, where it comes from, how it was raised, and what may have been done to it before it reaches their table. So every now and then, I'll share a little information like this. Not to scare anyone, but to help people make informed choices. We all eat every day, and I believe understanding our food is one of the most important things we can learn. That's one reason we work so hard to raise our animals right here on the farm and welcome (and encourage) questions about how our food is produced.
As always, thank you for supporting local agriculture and our family farm. Every purchase helps us continue raising quality food, caring for our animals, and building community right here in Hunt County.
We hope to see you soon!
Thank you all, as always, for your incredible support. We're still here growing side by side with you!
Take care!
Sandra
After two decades of farming, I've collected far more than harvests of eggs, meat, milk, and vegetables. I've also gathered a harvest of experiences, lessons, adventures, friendships, and stories worth telling. I've recently begun sharing those stories on Substack. It's another way for me to share the farm with you, not through products, but through the people, places, and moments that have shaped my farm journey.
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