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Spring Farm Visit: Caprino Royale

May 14th, 2013

Our Urban Acres store team is on the road again today visiting some of our local farm partners. First stop: Caprino Royale in Waco, home of the best goat cheese on the planet that we sell at UA.

Back row: Eric from Caprino, UA’s Andy, Hunter, and Samantha
Front row: Karen from Caprino, UA’s Amber

Eric and Karen from Caprino are currently working on a new blue cheese that we’ll be carrying soon, and they’ve also launched farm dinners that are already sold out with a wait list. This fall, they’ll start hosting farm days so you can visit Caprino Royale and meet the playful goats. So fun!

Currently, Caprino Royale has about 10 baby goats and one pregnant goat who may deliver today!

Greeting Andy

Piggybacking on Hunter

Chillin’

Like my ears?

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About Caprino Royale

Caprino Royale is a micro-dairy and small sustainable farm in Waco, TX producing pasture based goat milk products. The farm is owned and operated by the husband and wife team of Eric Tippit and Karen Dierolf. As James Bond fans, they created the name of their dairy from the word “Caprine,” the scientific term meaning “of or pertaining to goats” and as a spoof on the James Bond film Casino Royale. This developed into the goat herd name “Caprino Royale”. Their herd consists of purebred registered Nubian goats, which are known for their superior quality of milk, high butterfat content, and friendly disposition (not to mention, their big floppy ears!). We think Caprino Royale’s goat-milk cheese (fromage de chevre) is simply the best. For something sweet, try their Cajeta caramel sauce and Cajeta Pecan Cheese – yum.

A Steward’s Dinner Videos

March 20th, 2013

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Watch and learn why Eric Tippett of Caprino Royale and Jim Richardson of Richardson Farms are excited to participate in A Steward’s Dinner on March 26th.

Both farmers are graciously donating food for the event…

Do you have your tickets yet? There’s still time!

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Richardson Farms

Richardson Farms in Rockdale, TX is a family farm where one thousand 100% pastured turkeys roam happily. Each Thanksgiving, we offer these farm-fresh pastured turkeys to our members, and trust us, you’ll never taste a turkey this good. Plus, you have the peace of knowing the turkeys were raised humanely and happily and are as fresh as it gets. The Richardson family has been involved in farming for several generations. They are conservation minded in their farming efforts and care deeply about the health and well-being of their animals. All of their livestock are in large open areas/pastures and are free to interact with each other.

Caprino Royale

Goats Are Cute

March 13th, 2013

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As you know, some of the UA team members are traveling around Texas right now visiting our farmers, and filming our Kickstarter video.

One of the highlights of our farm trip is always stopping by Caprino Royale goat cheese farm in Waco and playing with the goats. There’s just no way around it, is there? Goats are cute.

Baby goat still in the pack ‘n play

A little photo shoot during milking time

You’re Invited To “A Steward’s Dinner” With Joel Salatin

March 8th, 2013

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Urban Acres is pleased to present A Steward’s Dinner – a casual evening of conversation and cuisine with sought-after speaker, author, locavore, and third-generation alternative farmer Joel Salatin on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 from 7:00-9:00pm at Four Corners Brewing Co. in West Dallas. Joel, like the farmers of Urban Acres, uses sustainable farming principles to produce healthier organic food that is sold in local communities. Joel is a committed practitioner and advocate of good land stewardship.

The evening will include a family style farm-to-table meal, each course prepared by local Dallas celebrity chefs: Graham Dodds of Central214, Sharon Hage of York Street, Chad Houser of Café Momentum, Nicole Van Camp of Chef Nicole’s Secret Supper Club, and Mark Molter of Tart Bakery. The ingredients will be donated by Urban Acres’ local organic farmers: Caprino Royale in Waco, Sand Creek Farm in Cameron, Larken Farms in Waxahachie, and Richardson Farms in Rockdale. Proceeds from the event will provide scholarships for local farmers to participate in the Carbon Economy Series Workshop featuring Joel Salatin on March 27.

~ Tickets are $125.00 ~

Seating is limited and reservations are required.

>> Reserve your place at the table!

Joel Salatin’s 550-acre Polyface Farm in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley is featured prominently in Michael Pollan’s book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, and the documentary films, Food, Inc. and Fresh. His unconventional farming practices have drawn vast attention from the alternative agriculture community, especially his staunch support of local farmers and insistence on selling his own food only to people who live within a four-hour drive of his farm.

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833.5 Miles, 51 Hours, 9 Farms Visited…

February 20th, 2013

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This week, some of the UA team drove 833.5 miles for 51 hours and visited 9 farms all over Texas. Every single one of our farmers wanted to say THANK YOU to Urban Acres members for making this possible!

We’re taking farm trips right now because it’s planting time and we need to work with the farmers to get seeds in the ground for our spring and summer harvest. Once the harvest hits we try and stay out of their way.

Here are some photos…

UA Marketing Director Brandon Perez with baby goat at Caprino Royale goat cheese farm in Waco

Eric, owner of Caprino Royale Farms. Finest goat cheese in Texas! They have a brand new batch of blue cheese aging right now that should be ready this summer. We’ll keep you posted.

Ben from Sand Creek Farms holding organic aquaponics green onion grown in one of his four greenhouses, two of which are dedicated to grow exclusively for you, the Urban Acres member. Ben and his family thank you.

Ben from Sand Creek Farm in Cameron, TX holding organic aquaponic green onions grown in one of his four greenhouses, two of which are dedicated to grow exclusively for you, the Urban Acres member! Ben and his family thank you.

Kevin & Malachi of Loaves & Fishes farm in Cameron, TX

Kevin & his dog Malachi of Loaves & Fishes Farm in Cameron, TX showing his aquaponic lettuce. Coolest dog ever.

Amber the very friendly horse at Loaves and Fishes Farm in Cameron, TX

Jim Richardson of Richardson Farms in Rockdale, TX. Jim has some of the finest pastured pork and turkey in Texas. Check our store in Oak Cliff soon to pick some up.

Jim Richardson of Richardson Farms in Rockdale, TX. Jim has some of the finest, humanely raised pastured pork and turkey in Texas. Check our store in Oak Cliff soon to pick some up.

First we had Purple Majesty Potatoes. Up next in our crazy potato lineup: Pink Rose Potatoes from Yellow Prairie Farm in Caldwell, TX

Garrett & Stacie Gundermann of Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX. Fourth generation organic farmers with the fifth generation on the way!

Brandon tastes Texas celery straight out of the ground coming soon from Gundermann Acres

Just a little more time in the ground at Gundermann Acres and you’ll find these in your share

Fresh dill from Gundermann Acres coming this weekend!

The Gundermann Acres crew

Thank you for being a part of Urban Acres and supporting Texas farmers and local, organic produce! We ♥ our farmers, and we ♥ you!

Big Weekend!

July 6th, 2012

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The Urban Acres store is stocked! Come see us this weekend for some huge juicy watermelon and beautiful basil bouquets just picked from the field at Gundermann Acres in Wharton County. Try some samples of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams made with grass-fed cow’s milk, or some Texas figs topped with goat cheese from Caprino Royale.

Take a look…