Sloans Creek Farm
Contact
- Cathy and Nathan Melson
- (903) 583-4951
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About the Farm
Background
Located on 210 acres in Northeast Texas at the northern edge of the rolling Blackland Prairie, the family has been involved in agriculture in Texas for over 125 years within 5 miles of the current farm. Transitioning from a conventional Angus beef cattle and horse farm, they now focus on heritage breeds and sustainable practices.
Practices
Striving to be a Non-Certified Organic, Sustainable, Grass-based Family Farm, they raise Red Poll, Irish Dexter, and Murray Grey Cattle, Myotonic Meat Goats, St. Croix Hair Sheep, and Red Wattle hogs. These breeds, except the Murray Greys, are listed under the Rare category of the Conservation Priority List by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. The farm produces grass-only beef, lamb, and chevon, and pastured pork, all raised strictly on forage. They also collaborate with other small grass-only farms, ensuring high standards for animal raising.
The Rest
The farm sells registered heritage breed breeding stock, native tallgrass mix hay, and meats. Products can be purchased by the cut at their on-farm store, various farmers markets, and through the CrossTimbers Food Coop. Additionally, raw meats are available at Green Market in Sherman, TX, and prepared meats at Good 2 Go Tacos in the Greenspot Market in Dallas, TX, and Bin 303 in Rockwall, TX. Bulk purchases by wholes, halves, or quarters are also available.