Farms in Alvin, TX

Alvin · Agritourism Farm, Farm Stand

Funky Monkey Farms grows on Davis Bend Road in Alvin, in Brazoria County south of Houston. The Gulf Coast's mild winters let growers here raise tropical and subtropical plants that struggle further north. The farm stand sells directly on site; check ahead for what's ready, since the lineup shifts across the long coastal season.

Alvin · Agritourism Farm

Bayou Wildlife Zoo is a drive-through wildlife park on FM 517 in Alvin, where open-range trams carry visitors past free-roaming animals across the property. Trams run every 15 to 30 minutes, with wristbands assigned at arrival for boarding times. The park keeps seasonal hours, shifting to a lighter fall schedule in August, and posts weather closures on its Facebook page. Call ahead on questionable-weather days.

Alvin

While Froberg’s Farm officially began in 1936, the farm first started serving the community in 1894 with property off of Highway 35. And moved to several other locations across Brazoria County before settling perminately at it’s current location in 1936. At that time, the Froberg’s bought 22 acres (where the store and Froberg’s homes are now located). Strawberries were the only crop they grew at that time. Due to the draft for the war, most men were drafted and that’s when Froberg’s started the

Alvin · Agritourism Farm, Produce Farm

Froberg's Farm has grown produce near Alvin since 1936, on Highway 6 in Brazoria County south of Houston. The fields yield strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, okra, cucumbers, and greens by season, and an on-site bakery turns out pies, jellies, preserves, pralines, and pecan brittle. Fall brings a corn maze, pumpkin patch, and pick-your-own; a Christmas tree lot follows. Open daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Alvin · Agritourism Farm

The Alvin Historical Museum occupies the town's old railroad depot on West Sealy Street in Alvin, southeast of Houston. Exhibits cover local history, including hometown baseball legend Nolan Ryan and the region's farming and rail past. It's a small-town history museum rather than a farm or market, typically open limited hours and staffed by volunteers. Confirm hours before visiting.

Alvin · Farm Stand, Organic Farm

Alvin · Agritourism Farm

This listing points to a stop on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail near Alvin, in Brazoria County southeast of Houston. The statewide trail links wetlands, prairies, and refuges where birders spot coastal and migratory species, especially during spring and fall migration. It's a birding route rather than a working farm, so there's no gate or produce stand. Bring binoculars and check the trail map for exact access points.

Friendswood · Farmers Market

Santa Fe · Dairy Farm

League City · Farmers Market

Friendswood · Farmers Market

Pearland

Lots of stands with local fruit, vegetables, meat.

Pearland

Santa Fe · Farm Stand, Produce Farm

Santa Fe · Agritourism Farm

A pecan grower in Santa Fe, in Galveston County between Houston and the Gulf. Coastal growers harvest native and improved pecans in fall and sell shelled and in-shell nuts locally. The listing sits on Avenue O in town.

League City

Sometime in 2008 a few health food oriented women got together to form their own personal discount buying club as a means of providing healthy, organic foods for themselves and their families. ​Visit our blog and read this post for fun anectdotes of our early beginnings. In 2010 Natural Living Store owner Lisa Piper reached out to local organic farmers, gardeners and other local food suppliers in an effort to broaden and establish a strong network of local resources. By combining the discount bu

Houston

KEMAH · Farm Stand, Organic Farm

Clear Lake Shores · Farmers Market

A bayside farmers market at 1020 Marina Bay Drive in Clear Lake Shores, on the water between Houston and Galveston. The Clear Lake area sits along Galveston Bay near Kemah and its boardwalk. Vendor and schedule details aren't posted online.