Field Trip

The Best Farms Near Houston for a Family Day Out

Load up the car and head to these farms for baby goats, strawberry fields, hay mountains, and wine and beer gardens for the grown-ups.

05/21/2026 By Isobella Jade

Farm & Field

At Houston’s Michelin-Starred Musaafer, Fine Dining Starts With Foraging

How Musaafer’s Michelin-starred chef uses foraged plants from Blackwood Farm, Memorial Park, and the Texas wilderness to build his seasonal menu.

05/12/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Cold Press

How Winter Storm Uri Nearly Destroyed Texas’s Olive Oil Industry

Texas was on track to become America’s second-largest olive oil producer—then Uri hit. Five years later, farmers are still counting their losses.

05/06/2026 By Pamela Agbu

Spring Bucket List

How Houstonians Love to Spend Spring

Crawfish boils, Rodeo traditions, gardens, art events, and allergy survival. Here’s how locals make the most of spring in H-Town before the heat sets in.

03/20/2026 Edited by Erica Cheng By Houstonia Staff

Foodie fest

Chefs for Farmers Food & Wine Festival Returns to Houston. Here’s What to Expect.

The two-day Autry Park event will have bites from more than 60 chefs.

09/26/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Local Impact

Houston Farms and Food Banks Reel from Trump’s USDA Funding Cuts

Houston’s food charities and agriculture sectors are left spiraling after budget slashes and policy changes OK’d by the Trump administration.

09/02/2025 By Erica Cheng

Day Trip

Fresh Out of Spring Break Ideas? Take the Fam to Froberg’s Farm

Whether you’re down to pick some strawberries or just need an excuse to get out of the city, this Alvin farm has what you need.

02/21/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Small Ag

Urban Farmers Want to Stay in Houston. All They Need Is Land.

Developers opt for ventures that turn a profit, leaving farmers to rely on public and private benefactors to donate land.

09/09/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Beer and Bleats

Blue Heron Farm’s New Beer Garden Is Goat Heaven on Earth

Pet goats, a fluffy sheepdog, and even Jeremy the escape-artist tortoise.

02/07/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Bad News

This Crawfish Season Will Be Scarce—and Expensive

As Houston food lovers gear up for their favorite time of year, they’re in for a rude awakening.

02/06/2024 By Meredith Nudo

TGIF

5 Family-Friendly Farms Worth a Visit in the Fall

Get a real-life farm experience and a dose of fall festivities for the whole family.

10/18/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

FUN FARM

Froberg’s Farm: The Expert's Guide to Alvin's Friendliest Farm

Celebrate fall with hay rides, peanut brittle, and pumpkin patch photo ops at Froberg's Farm's Fall Festival.

09/23/2022 By Claire Anderson

DAY TRIPS

7 Fall Day Trips Far Enough From Houston to Feel Like an Escape

Grab your flannels, jeans, and camera for the ultimate family fall fun in and around Houston.

09/16/2022 By Catherine Wendlandt and Rebekah Kibodeaux

Open Road

Take a Day Trip Away from the City at One of These Farms

From lavender to strawberries, there's something for everyone.

03/22/2022 By Sofia Gonzalez and Stephanie Bartels

An apple a day

Apple Orchards You Should Visit This Fall in Texas

It's apple-picking season.

10/14/2021 By Shelby Stewart

You Do It!

6 Must-Visit Farms for Summer Produce and Berry Picking

Support agriculture across the area and get some locally grown food.

06/17/2021 By Shivani Parmar

Get Thee to the Market

Why You Should Support Local Farmers Right Now

Local producers got it bad during the cold snap. It'll take time to recover.

02/19/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Community Effort

Black Restaurant Week Aims to Honor Our City's Food Heritage

Grab takeout at a number of restaurants offering special meals for the occasion.

07/07/2020 By Rebecca Noel

Fresh As Can Be

During Pandemic, Plant It Forward Memberships Soar

Can community-supported agriculture organizations scale as demand ramps up?

05/14/2020 By Meredith Nudo

Still, They Grow

Farms, Farmers Markets Resilient Through Pandemic

How local producers and providers are continuing to feed the community.

03/26/2020 By Meredith Nudo