Fresh From the Farm Blog

Looking at the hillsides all around us we are seeing green spreading as the dormant grasses are returning to life. The green hue is also showing in up in the new leaves on trees as one looks across the pasture. Considering that we are still in a severe multi-year drought we will take and enjoy any bits of green we can get. It begs the question of whether this will be the year to break the drought. Time will tell as the weather warms and we move on toward summer. We have had some relatively warm days and small amounts...

The ongoing question in the Hill Country is…will it ever rain again, followed up by WILL WE HAVE BLUEBONNETS this year? I was fortunate to see bluebonnets along the roadsides south of San Antonio as I drove back from a trip to Port Aransas. I haven’t seen any around me back at home but I did spot a few growing in some yards in town. With the ongoing drought who knows if we will see a carpet of blue along the roads and in pastures. Getting bluebonnets to germinate is an interesting proposition because their seed coats are of different...

One year ago today, life changed forever for me and for all of us at Fredericksburg Farms when my husband, business partner, and co-owner of this business lost his life in an accident. This has been a year of change and of many firsts but we are moving forward, and look forward to a spring season as we introduce some exciting new products. We are eagerly trialing new product ideas and everyone here on staff has been working hard to move us forward. The dedication of this fine group of people makes me proud and inspires me to do my...

Being a life-long learner, I love to learn new things. In our business we often need to introduce new products to our line. The creative process to bring something new to the market is fascinating. From early product research to brainstorming sessions, to prototype design, sourcing materials, Beta testing and finally approving the product and bringing it to market. Each step offers multiple opportunities to learn something new. At Fredericksburg Farms, we get product ideas from all around including customers, employees in all areas from production to shipping, sales and administration. Challenges will and do arise, and as my mama...

Remember being in school and having the wonderful respite from classes that was known as “Spring Break?” I don’t think while I was in school and experiencing this lovely vacation from teachers, professors, assignments, and exams that I truly appreciated it’s value. How wonderful it would be today as a working adult to have “Spring Break.” Freedom from staff meetings, bank reports, tax reporting, customer service, receiving and shipping, staffing issues, and the ubiquitous Zoom calls.  To get a break I do take vacations, but with a laptop and hotspot close by. A “real” spring break…those were the days, my friends,...