Braga Farms & Friends

The Farms and Friends (BFFs) shared below have all helped shape who we are today and have contributed immensely to the success of other local growers. Their service and care also stand out for exceptionalism here in DFW. 

We have purposefully kept this page simple and without photos for easy reference.

• Profiles: Meet our BFFs, each contributing uniquely to North Texas's agricultural diversity.
• Stories: Read inspiring stories of friendship, collaboration, and success in the local farming scene.
• Connect: Links to social media and websites to directly connect with our community of growers.
  
  

Tell them Braga sent you, and they'll take good care of you!

For a deep dive into our BFFs be sure to answer The Call to Grow and join in on the growing and sharing.
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Special tips and free $$ for Produce, at the bottom of this page. 

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Braga Farms Friends

Irving, Tx - Houston Heritage Homestead - https://www.myhhhorder.com - https://www.instagram.com/houston_heritage_homestead - The Houstons are good friends and some of the best growers in town. Their homestead is small but mighty like ours and they grow with a great deal of care and concenience towards their crop. Extra microgreens, herbs, and tinctures is what we've always gone to them for. So check them out soon! 

Irving, Tx - Jesse's Ranch - Another small but mighty grower here in Irving is Jesse and family. They love chickens and have taken a break from expanding the garden. Reach him at 972-999-0230. If your girls like gymnastics, he also run one of the best gymnastics schools in DFW: Gymnastics Redefined.

Lucas, Tx - Profound Microfarms Google My Business - https://www.profoundfoods.com - Jeff runs one of the best operations in DFW, catering to chefs and regular event. Volunteers and learning also take place on the farm with an expansion of some 9 green houses. A must visit. And a great friend of local restaurants. 

Colleyville, Tx - NP Urban Farms - https://www.instagram.com/npurbanfarms - Farmer George is an older gentleman with a wealth of experience, weekly classes, and bountiful veggie stand. A giver, who is also well networked with urban growers throughout the Mid-Cities.

Mushroom St. - Mushroom St. Google My Business - Warren and Andrea are a power team that have built a mushroom farm in the back of their web dev / creative design company, Ecropolis. They're here with us at the Dallas Farmers Market every Saturday and Sunday and we highly recommend you check them out. Their selection of gourmet mushrooms and the swag that comes with it is incredible.

Eggscited - https://eggcitedfarm.com - https://www.instagram.com/eggcitedclarksville - A great small farm with a TON of eggs! Check out the chicken's testimonials on their website. : )

Pepperona Peppers - https://www.pepperonapeppers.com - https://www.instagram.com/Pepperonapeppers - Verona and her family are sweet and great growers. They have the best selections of hot peppers with a combo operations around figs. Two of our favorite things to grow!

Williams Garden - https://www.instagram.com/ht_williams_garden - A family owned farm that has been here at the Dallas Farmers Market way before we arrived. Mr. And Mrs. Williams are good people and always take good care of the other farms/vendors at the market with some hot soups and dishes. Their produce is fresh and especially well priced on Sunday afternoons. : )

Kelly's Produce - Kelly's Produce Google My Business - https://www.instagram.com/kelleyproduce - "Visiting Kelley Produce, you’ll find a wide selection of fresh produce and grocery staples. Known for sourcing some of the best and freshest produce grown in Texas and beyond, you can even contact Keith and Janiece to arrange specialty produce or wholesale orders. Be on the lookout for additional items coming soon – home goods, milk, eggs, fruit cuts, + more. Support, Kelley Produce, your locally-owned grocer every day of the week in The Market!" - Source: Dallas Farmers Market -

Bedford Farmers Market - Beford Farmers Market Google My Business - A gem in the middle of the Mid-Cities, with a really good selection of farm fresh products. We like to stop in for some berries or a drink when we're in town. 

Unpickled.net - Niki Claybrook and her family are old time customers of mine at the Dallas Farmers Market and eating good is more than just eating better. Niki provides holistic nutrition counseling and meal plans based on the seasonal local options that are available. Enter coupon code - bragafarms when you checkout with them!

Irving - Chambers Nursery - Chambers Google My Business - An old school nursery nestled in the heart of DFW, and a few stone's throw from our farm. Alan and Mike the owners here and they've been excellent guides in what is and isn't organic among their transplants and amendments. They've also got a very nice virtual tour that you can walk through all the green houses. 

Irving - Doan's Nursery - Doan's Google My Business -  Located another stone's throw past Chambers Nursery is one of the biggest nursery's in the area for fruit and Asian selections of vegetabls, flowers, and trees. It's a pleasurable (and long) walk through as there are many sections to this nursery. The staff are friendly, but sometimes a little English barrier is there, and the improvements, expansions, and signs have all been amazing to watch throughout the years. You will see their parking lots overflowing during peek season, and for good reason.

Dallas - Rubail's Plants of Texas - Rubail's Google My Business - Mike and Mark Ruibal are a legendary father and son team that have grown to over 4 locations throughout DFW. Their selections are great to shop while enjoying the Dallas Skyline. 

SumaGrow International - SumaGrow's Google My Business

With 20%, 51% 130%, and even up to 316% increase in crop yield. Their organic microbial based biofertilizer enhance crop vitality and yield, merging tradition with cutting-edge science. SumaGrow's commitment to environmentally friendly farming practices positions them at the forefront of the agricultural industry, nurturing the planet one farm at a time.

Ranch Friends

Canton, Tx -  Gabriel Ranch Premium Beef - https://www.instagram.com/gabriel_ranch - Best tasting beef this side of the West! Grass fed and pampered out in the fields for most of their life. Garret is the grandson, and third generation, who has brought these cows from the peek breeding program that Gabriel Ranch is known for to the premium beef market here in DFW. Their new store out in Canton, Texas is also a gem to visit if your out that way. We also highly recommend you visit during the first weekend of the month, for the largest outdoor flea market in the world; which is Canton First Mondays Trader Day.

Fort Worth, Tx - Ahmed's Goat & Sheep Ranch - 972-551-9060 - A Kurdish brother with some great selections of animals and a serene seasonal B&B. We've shared a community together for years and his animals are taib and ready for Eids. : )

Sheer Alternatives & Husbandry -  https://sheeralternatives.com - https://www.instagram.com/sheeralternatives - Lucky and Carlos are another power duo with some great natural products. Weekly hustling and bustling at The Dallas Farmers Market. A reason why we also must list Sheer Alternatives on our Ranch Friends list is because Lucky's homestead raises great meat animals and as the seasons turn, he's happy to deliver them to your home. 

Divine Meats Inc - Divine Meats Google Business Profile - https://divinemeats.com - Br. Afzal run a halal slaughter house in Ferris, Tx that is of great service to many butchers and homesteads throughout DFW. Good family friends for years with a great service.

Star Moon Developers - My friend Rafi Ahmed, specializes in transforming raw land into ready-to-use properties, providing comprehensive services in land clearing, utility layout, and barn construction to enable efficient development outside city limits. We are working together on a 300 acre in Rockwall, TX and his expertise and commitment to sustainability is second to none. Call him at 347-668-4910 and let him help you envision the land of your dreams.

DirtRock Dallas - https://dirtrockdallas.com - https://www.instagram.com/dirtrockdallas - (214) 444-8825 - Bobby and his kid are a powerhouse team. Ready to dig out the pond of your dream or help you survey your land for future use. Give them a ring and let them know Braga sent you!

RH Fine Gardens - Ruben Hernandez is our neighbor who incredibly has little to no social and google presence as he operates seven landscaping and maintenance teams throughout North Dallas and Irving area. He's managed to grow one of the best teams for landscaping through word of mouth alone and is my go-to team for Edible Gardens that require more muscle. RH can be reached at 214-476-4773.

 

Market Friends

Honey Apple Farm - https://www.honeyapplefarm.com - Honey Apple Farms Google Profile - Great fresh honey with many variety of pollen and flavors. Stop by their booth here with James here at the Dallas Farmers Market or his sister Gwenifer at the Monday Trader Days in Canton. They're a fountain of knowledge regarding bees and getting started. 

Honey - Roundrock Honey - https://roundrockhoney.com - Classes, Tours, Bee Removal and a whole lot more. We're not as familiar with the operating family as we are with the wonderful staff that helps them keep the honey flowing at the Dallas Farmers Market. Ralph! 

Dallas Bag Company - https://dallasbagcompany.com - https://www.instagram.com/dallasbagcompany - Corey and his family make beautiful leather bags and apparel. His custom built items are on another level. 

Tallow Balm - https://balmytallow.com - https://www.instagram.com/balmy.tallow - 100% Grassfed Beef & Lamb Tallow that is locally sourced here and leaves your hands smooooooth. The brother here is always friendly and his products take good care of Faris through the chappy winter months. 

Biggar Hats - https://biggarhatstore.com - Best damn hats in Texas in the quaintest town, a stone's throw from the downtowns of the Metro. Decatur, Tx. 

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SMB Friends (Small & Medium Businesses)

 

Irving, Tx - RPM Mini Google My Business - Is owned by Mohamed and is without a doubt the most helpful and honest mechanic that you will ever meet. Whether you're in need of expert assistance on a budget or looking for German/Mini parts, this is the shop you need to visit. Their ebay store, with 99% Positive Feedback on over 17,000 items sold also speaks volumes about their business.

Irving, Tx - Metroplex Wheels & Tires - Metroplex Wheels & Tires Google My Business -is owned by three brothers that are really passionate about cars and fun motors. You'll see some boats and offload vehicles regularly on their lot. Their catalog and selections are quite impressive, so do check them out.

Euless, Tx - Sammy's Auto Services Inc Google My Business - Sammy is a great friend of many of us and his shop is top! Best mechanic shop in Euless, hands down.

Skyline Countertops - Skyline Countertops Google My Business - Saif Saeed is the Founder of Skyline Countertops and a close friend with a passion for beautiful stone. His Google Reviews speaks volumes of how he makes sure the job gets done right and his best work, in my opinion, is in book-matching slabs so that they have a custom design with the veins matching across your countertops, walls and fireplaces. Check this one out on Skyline's Instagram. And give Saif a call at 214-400-9222. 

Ary Co HVAC & Electric - https://aryco.com - "Long-running, established company specializing in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration services." Is what google says about them. But I think Mark and his team take it above and beyond normal HVAC companies, and their ratings of 4.9 show that too. 

Henry's Service All - Henry's Service All Google Profile - https://www.henrysserviceall.com - Mr. Henry has come to save us twice now. Once a heater issue in the dead of winter. The second a powerline pulled from the house flu/tube during the hottest week of summer 2024. He and his team are not the cheapest. But they are the best and fastest to get the job done. Thank you again Mr. Henry!

O'Brien Garage Doors - O'Brien Garage Doors Google Profile - https://www.obriendoor.com - The O'Brien Clan have built an exceptional garage door company that spans the many states. The patriarch, Mr O'Brien has an extensive family that lend a personal touch and assurance to each of his markets. I've worked for them in the past have seen Mr. O'Brien and his family take personal charge to make sure customers were treated right. Especially here in his Metro. 

Tech Friends - Web & IT Services

Phone Repair - All Cellular & Computers Google My Business - Mohammed provides the best price and services. He's honest every time and I've personally witnessed him help many friends who needed to get connected.

TV Repair - Sam's Electronic Google My Business - The most skilled TV Technician in DFW is Uncle Sammi. He's closed his store in 2022 on Beltline after 30+ years of servicing LG and bigger hotels in the area but still stays busy with house calls and drop-off repairs.

PC Repair - CSI Computer Center Google My Business - Emanuel in Plano has helped me twice. He was always honest and fair and foremost he is truly an expert when it comes to computers.

Websites & Tech - Ecropolis - A really friendly team focused on the user experience. They are the mother to all the fermentation happening on Mushroom St.

Websites & Tech - ThinkMents - Specialist Google Partner focused on Google My Business & SEO. They are outside of the main metro and a breath of fresh air to work with.

Websites & Tech - Method828 - Specialist in demand generation. They are also focused on unpickling the pickled situation.

Visit our Markets, Rec, and Fun page if you love farmers markets and are also looking for other wholesome things to do throughout DFW. 

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