FATE, TX – April 21, 2025 – Pip’s Micro Farm & Nursery is thrilled to announce the seasonal opening of its Honesty Farmstand, welcoming the Rockwall County community to enjoy farm-fresh, sustainable, and non-GMO products. Located at 103 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Fate, TX 75189, the farmstand is open Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting, from spring through fall, offering a delightful array of farm-fresh eggs, heirloom vegetables, nursery plants, and homemade cottage foods.
Pip’s Micro Farm & Nursery, a family-run operation, began as a homestead to feed the family and has grown into a beloved micro-farm committed to pesticide-free, non-GMO practices. While modeling organic methods, the farm prioritizes sustainability and heirloom varieties, ensuring high-quality, flavorful products for the community.
The farmstand features:
Farm-Fresh Eggs: Free-range, hormone-free chicken eggs.
Heirloom Vegetables: Non-GMO, hand-picked varieties grown without pesticides.
Nursery Plants: Plant starts and herbs, with heirloom vegetable seedlings available during three annual open nursery events.
Cottage Foods: Homemade baked goods, including breads, muffins, pies, and cookies, crafted with care.
Local customers are already raving about their experiences. Kris B., a first-time visitor, shared, “I tried my first farm-fresh eggs in my entire 60-year life today. They were amazing. I can’t wait for more bread, muffins, etc. Definitely a fan.” Claudia L. added, “The strawberry-filled pies and macadamia cookies didn’t even make it home before our family devoured them, lol. Thank you, they were so good!”
“We’re excited to open our Honesty Farmstand and share our passion for sustainable farming with the community,” said Michael Pipkins. “Our farmstand is a place where neighbors can connect with fresh, wholesome food and plants, all grown with love and care.”
Visit Pip’s Micro Farm & Nursery’s Honesty Farmstand at 103 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Fate, TX 75189, on Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. For updates on offerings, nursery events, or to learn more, visit pipsmicrofarm.com or follow Pip’s Micro Farm on Facebook.
Submitted press release and photo, edited for publication in Blue Ribbon News.