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For Seth and Kirstin Whitmire of SK Prime Pastures, farming is about much more than raising beef, pork, chicken and lamb. It is about caring for the land God has entrusted to them, raising animals with intention, and providing families with food they can feel good about placing on their tables. Located in Grapeland, SK Prime Pastures offers regeneratively raised, 100 percent grass fed and grass finished beef and lamb, as well as corn free, soy free pork and chicken. Their ani

This week, we are excited to introduce you to Robin Gambrell, the talented hands and creative heart behind RAG Creations right here in Elkhart. Robin has been sewing for many years, but her journey began long before RAG Creations officially became a business. Her mother made many of Robin’s clothes while she was growing up, which gave Robin the opportunity to learn how to sew early in life. Around 2010, while raising her boys as a stay at home mom, Robin began doing alteratio

This week, we are honored to introduce you to the Fisher family behind bakery41, a Palestine-based, family-owned bakery offering gluten-free, sugar-free and dye-free baked goods at The Barn & Basket Market. But bakery41 is about so much more than baked goods. It is a story of faith, healing, family and allowing God to use the hardest seasons of life for something beautiful. The Story Behind bakery41 In 2019, Beckie Fisher was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia, an extremely

THE HEART BEHIND HAMBONE’S MERCANTILE & INDIGO FOX & OLIVE CO. At The Barn & Basket Market, we believe knowing the hands and heart behind the products matters. Every vendor has a story, and Kari’s is one rooted in nature, education, community and a desire to help people reconnect with the land around them. Kari is the owner of Hambone’s Mercantile and Indigo Fox & Olive Co., located in Eustace. She brings an incredibly unique variety of products to our market, including hand

Family, Faith & Farmstead: Meet Mamas Kitchen & Always Faithful Farmstead At The Barn & Basket Market, every product has a story, and behind the jams, jellies, salsas, tinctures and farmstead goods from Mamas Kitchen & Always Faithful Farmstead is a family committed to faith, hard work and making good products with care. Located in Oakwood, Texas, Mamas Kitchen & Always Faithful Farmstead is owned and operated by Kristy Hooker and her family. Their business officially began s

“Farm to table” has become a popular phrase over the years. You see it on restaurant menus, grocery store signs, social media posts, and product labels everywhere. But for us at The Barn & Basket Market, farm to table is much more than a trend or marketing phrase. It’s a way of life. It’s the early mornings feeding animals before sunrise. It’s dirt on boots and tired hands after long days. It’s planting seeds with faith and harvesting with gratitude. It’s knowing exactly wher

Behind every shelf, every fresh baked cookie, every farm product, and every smiling face at The Barn & Basket Market is something much deeper than a business...it’s family. The Barn & Basket Market was built from a shared dream to create a place where faith, community, hard work, and hospitality come together. What started as conversations around the kitchen table slowly became a vision that turned into reality through prayer, sacrifice, determination, and a whole lot of team

Long before there was a market storefront, coffee bar dream, or vendor products, there was simply a family with a dream, a piece of land, and a desire to build something meaningful. Rafter 8 Market Farm started with a deep belief that food should be raised differently, with care, integrity, hard work, and respect for both the animals and the land. What began as a small farming journey slowly grew into something much bigger than we ever imagined. Like many farm families, we le

There’s something special about walking into a place that feels like home. A place where the bread is fresh, the food has a story, and the people behind the counter know your name. A place where families gather, neighbors connect, and local farmers and makers are celebrated. That’s the heart behind The Barn & Basket Market. This market was born from a simple dream: to create a space where community, faith, family, and local food come together under one roof. For years, our fa