ABOUT BOULDIN FOOD FOREST At their farm in Rogers, Texas, Bouldin Food Forest practices no-till/low-till farming. By limiting soil disturbance, they keep biology rich and alive, which is good for soil health and your gut health. It’s a long-term strategy, but it is essential to healthy and vibrant plants, minimizing pests and leaving the land […]

What does sustainably grown mean to Bouldin Food Forest? It means being an excellent steward of the land. Focusing on soil health. Creating a diverse ecosystem. Treating animals humanely. Using water and energy responsibly. Caring for the welfare of farm workers. And growing beautiful, nutrient-dense produce. At their farm in Rogers, Texas, Bouldin Food Forest […]

Permaculture is a methodology for designing ecosystems that closely mimic nature. At Bouldin Food Forest, farmer Ben McConnell follows these methods to create a sustainable farm that grows vegetables, greens, herbs and fruits. Located an hour northeast of Austin, Ben designed his farm to protect the health and well-being of the surrounding area. That meant […]

Persimmon Salad by Market Chef Maggie Perkins from Maggie’s Farm Ingredients Bouldin Food Forest Hot Shot Mix greens Texas Hill Country Olive Co extra virgin olive oil Engel Farms persimmons JBG Organic purple cabbage, baby fennel bulbs Belle Vie Farm Ham Texas Hill Country Olive Co mandarin balsamic Pure Luck Dairy Chevre Salt & freshly […]

Market Melon Salad Yields 4 servings By Market Chef Maggie Perkins Dressing 3 parts Texas Hill Country Olive Company extra virgin olive oil 1 part Texas Hill Country Olive Company mandarin balsamic vinegar Juice of 1 large lemon Cracked black pepper Salad 1 cantaloupe, seeded, peeled, and cut into bite-sized pieces (Bird Dog Farm or […]