Author Archives: Mark

New Bee Hives

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Mark

We’re expanding in all areas this spring – bigger garden, more calves, more berries, another flock of laying hens.  And we’re adding a new bee hive. Our experienced beekeeper Sam now has his brother Noah as an apprentice.  Here’s what they been up … Continue reading →

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Austin Area Spring CSA – Week 2

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Mark

Here’s what we’re harvesting and delivering throughout greater Austin this week to Blessing Falls CSA members.  Members, April 6 you should receive your weekly email reminder with your specific delivery date and address verification. Full share: Broccoli, Kale, and Lettuce (double … Continue reading →

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Austin Area Spring CSA – Week 1

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Mark

The first week of the Blessing Falls CSA spring season is finally here! We are so excited to share the fruits of our labor with you!  Deliveries are Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. On March 31, Austin area CSA members should … Continue reading →

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Greater Austin CSA Deliveries For 2015

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Mark

Updates for our 2016 CSA have been posted.   Please sign up for our newsletter to be notified of future changes. Thanks! Blessing Falls LLC grows natural, safe, healthy fruits and vegetables using organic methods and practices and delivers the harvest … Continue reading →

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Starting the Spring Garden for 2015

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Mark

Main spring garden work is underway on the major expansion. After delivering to Austin area friends last year, we decided to expand so we could offer more vegetable harvest shares in 2015.  Last summer we tilled the plot several times … Continue reading →

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Tallow From Grass Fed Beef

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Mark

One advantage of buying a whole or half calf is that you can tell the butcher exactly how you want the animal processed.  You can get the bones for your pets.  You can also have the butcher save the extra … Continue reading →

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Our Grass Fed Cattle Breeds

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Mark

We currently raise two breeds of cattle:  South Poll and Devon.  Both are renowned breeds for grass fed beef.  They thrive on grass alone, have a gentle nature, and finish out tender and well-fattened. South Poll are a 4-way cross between Red Angus, … Continue reading →

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