Raising our own dairy, bee and garden products. Offering workshops and presentations on small farm living and forgotten household crafts.
ABOUT THE FARM
TruWest Farm was established in 1999 outside of the small town of Van Alstyne, Texas, one hour north of Dallas. The goal of TruWest is to be diverse in the way small, self-supporting family farms were prior to the 1950's.
Instead of focusing on a single crop, we work at the many different aspects of farming that would support a family's needs. These things include raising dairy animals and poultry, keeping bees, growing herbs and vegetables, canning and preserving, and making soap, cheese and butter.
A Farm Store and Learning Center is currently in the planning stages. Here we plan to sell the items we produce on the farm, as well as offer classes and workshops on small farm life.
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Trudy West completed the Master Gardener certification program in Collin County in conjunction with Texas A&M University. She is currently working to complete the Masters of Education in Agriculture and Family Consumer Science through Texas A&M at Commerce. Trudy is a beekeeper, an active member of the Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association, and volunteers to mentor youth in the scholarship program. She milks Jersey cows, Nubian goats and is an active member of the American Dairy Goat Association.
Trudy has also served as 4-H Adult Leader, Club Manager, and President of the Adult Volunteer Leaders for the Grayson County 4-H program. Trudy enjoys giving talks and presentations to small groups and organizations on a variety of farm related topics.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Market Talks at the Historic Elmont Farmers Market
TruWest Farm Presents
"Cooking with Herbs" Saturday July 4, 2009
Downtown Van Alstyne in the Gazebo
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SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING DAILY ON THE FARM
FROM MY CELL PHONE:
WWW.TRUWESTFARM.BLOGSPOT.COM
