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Simmons Family Farms
About Our Farm
Simmons Family Farms is a family owned and operated farm located
25 miles Southeast of Austin in Niederwald, Texas. Simmons family
members working on the farm have more than 5 decades of combined
experience working and studying in the horticultural field. In late 2006,
the Simmons family sold a 72 acre farm located just minutes from
Austin, Texas. In early 2007 they then purchased 2 properties with
plans to develop a plant nursery and vegetable farm.
Niederwald Farm
The farm Niederwald Farm was used this winter to produce our first
crops for sale at 2 Austin markets. After meeting with several local
farmers and growers, we have chosen several annual crops and
products that seem to work well in our area. In addition to annual
vegetable crops, we have planted several hundred blackberry plants
which should start producing in 2008 and ready for our pick-your-own
operation by 2009. We have also begun raising free-range chickens
for both eggs and meat. Another 25 chicks arrive this week. Our
grass fed beef herd is small enough to receive personal attention. We
also have a small number of rabbits for those looking for a lean
alternative to chicken.
Luling Farm
The Luling Farm was cleaned and a barn was constructed early in
2007 for storing equipment. It is currently being used as pasture for
cattle with plans to develop a small section for watermelons,
cantaloupes, gourds and peanuts there in the late spring, 2008.
Simmons Family Farms is a family owned and operated farm located
25 miles Southeast of Austin in Niederwald, Texas. Simmons family
members working on the farm have more than 5 decades of combined
experience working and studying in the horticultural field. In late 2006,
the Simmons family sold a 72 acre farm located just minutes from
Austin, Texas. In early 2007 they then purchased 2 properties with
plans to develop a plant nursery and vegetable farm.
Niederwald Farm
The farm Niederwald Farm was used this winter to produce our first
crops for sale at 2 Austin markets. After meeting with several local
farmers and growers, we have chosen several annual crops and
products that seem to work well in our area. In addition to annual
vegetable crops, we have planted several hundred blackberry plants
which should start producing in 2008 and ready for our pick-your-own
operation by 2009. We have also begun raising free-range chickens
for both eggs and meat. Another 25 chicks arrive this week. Our
grass fed beef herd is small enough to receive personal attention. We
also have a small number of rabbits for those looking for a lean
alternative to chicken.
Luling Farm
The Luling Farm was cleaned and a barn was constructed early in
2007 for storing equipment. It is currently being used as pasture for
cattle with plans to develop a small section for watermelons,
cantaloupes, gourds and peanuts there in the late spring, 2008.
