Farm News
Field Report: Fields, Flooding, & Food
From Flooding to Heat Dome.
Heat Index of 117*….how do the animals handle that?
What a week on the farm.
Why is beef so expensive?
Why is Beef so expensive?
Why our meat doesn’t come with a “Guarantee Fairy”.
Every time someone asks me if our products are "organic," my mind is instantly flooded with quotes from my favorite movie, Tommy Boy.Let’s be honest: why put a fancy label on a box? Because they want you to feel "warm and toasty" about the decision you’re making. But...
Stop the “What’s for Dinner” Scramble.
The “What’s for Dinner” game is over….
Can You Hear it….the sound of rain?
A reprieve from the drought.
March-Our Season of Chaos
March has become a busy time-more so than we expected.
What’s Behind the Name?
Welcome! Let’s dive into life at Behind the Oaks Farm, where we strive to prove that farming can heal the land and nourish our communities—standing strong through the generations, like the Heritage Oaks that inspired the name. Behind the Oaks Farm started a little...
Spring Turkeys on Pasture.
It’s hard to believe we are half way through January. It sure does not look or feel like January-more like March without the rain. We had one big week of winter, and now we are back to 70-80* weather. Plan on lots of bugs this spring and summer. Spring turkeys...
Our 2025 Recap on the Farm
A little recap of what we raised in 2025.
Classic Beef Stew
Ingredients:2 lbs beef stew meat3 tbsp lard/tallow1 large onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced4 carrots, peeled and sliced3 potatoes, peeled and cubed2 stalks celery, sliced4 cups beef broth1 cup red wine (optional)2 tbsp tomato paste1 tsp thyme2 bay leavesSalt and...
December 2025 on the Farm
We want to thank everyone who came out to our November Farm tour and for allowing us at Behind the Oaks Farm to be apart of your Thanksgiving celebration. We are truly honored and so thankful for your support. December is off to a fast start. Cattle made it back to...
*Easy Enchiladas*
Warm cheesy goodness that’s an easy weeknight meal.
The Pigs Favorite Time of the Year!
If you are looking to get rid of those pumpkins once Halloween has passed, bring them to the farm starting Saturday November 1st. You can throw some to the sheep, chickens, turkeys, and pigs, and we will take some to our cattle. -Pumpkins have lots of nutrients for the animals. (please no painted or moldy pumpkins.) If you come on a Thursday or Saturday during our farm hours-we can walk to the pigs and turkeys and throw them a pumpkin treat. No pumpkin will go to waste on the farm.
Farm Happenings-the South Texas Version
October is here with no rain in sight. This is fall is shaping up to be a hot one. We see and hear of flooding and devastation from all these floods in the past 12 months, but as farmers/ranchers-we pray that rain comes our way.
Feels Like Summer Now
The dog days of summer are finally here, and it feels like it was time. We have had such a mild summer-which we are so grateful for-that we are ready for the heat because we know cooler days will be here soonish.
Juicy Ground Turkey Burger Recipe
Switch things up a bit from regular ground beef!
Thank You for Being Here
It’s hard to write about what has been going on at the farm because it is so trivial to what our neighbors in the Hill Country have been dealing with. The unimaginable devastation and heartbreak-followed by neighbors from all over coming together to help support one another.
Happy 4th of July from Behind the Oaks Farm
Happy July from Behind the Oaks Farm! We hope your summer has been relaxing for you and your family.