Frequently Asked Questions

• 1 in 4 children in Texas do not have regular access to nutritious food

• Over 90% of the Earth’s soil could be degraded by 2050

• Only 9% of U.S. farmers are under the age of 35

• 2024 had the largest one year increase in food insecurity since 2008

• Hays County saw a 35% decrease in working farms between 2012 and 2022

• Travis County loses 16.8 acres of farmland every day

• Less than 1% of food consumed in Travis County is locally produced

Hope Full Farm received its 501(c)(3) status in May 2021.  A small team was formed and they began preparing the barren land with multiple rounds of cover crops while using permaculture design to plot out the 9 acre space. In February 2022, the first fruit trees were planted in the upper orchard, and construction began on the central barn and irrigation system.  The first harvest ready for donation was in April 2023.

We donate almost all our produce and herbs, with a small percentage going to personal use (for workers and volunteers), farmers market, and wholesale.  Hope Full Farm will always donate more than 51% of its annual production, and we often donate hundreds of pounds every week, year-round.

Hope Full Farm spans 9 acres of land that includes an orchard, lower fields, greenhouse, incubator space, rainwater collection tanks, permanent restroom facilities, and a central barn with wash and pack stations, walk-in coolers, equipment storage and an office.

It’s a holistic approach to farming with the understanding that the farm is part of a larger ecosystem and that the practices we employ impact our ecosystem and ultimately our planet. The focus is on building healthy soil; regenerating soil that improves the water cycle, captures carbon, and increases biodiversity. Practices include: minimal tillage and maintaining living roots in soil (permaculture); and understanding and working with the landscape to improve the ecosystem through wind breaks, water retention, shelterbelts, native plants/habitat, compost, microbes and more.

Yes, you can find our produce in the gift shop at our Dripping Springs neighbor Red Arena. Our produce is also available at the Dripping Springs Farmers Market one Wednesday each month from 3pm-6pm.

Yes, we have been certified organic since 2023 through NICS (Nature’s International Certification Services)

Yes! Please email us at volunteer@hopefullfarm.org to set up a private volunteer day for your group.

Yes, Hope Full Farm is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt private operating foundation. Donations are deductible to the full extent of the law; IRS EIN 86-3818067.

Hope Full Farm hosts volunteers on the 4th Saturday of every month. Additionally, we host workshops and special events throughout the year. To hear about these events and opportunities, please join our email list and follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

Absolutely! We host volunteers on the 4th Saturday of every month. Please sign up on our website under the “Volunteer” section.

All up-to-date hiring information can be found on our Jobs link at the bottom of our website.

As a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation, Hope Full Farm’s operations rely on the generosity of our community. We receive funding from individuals, corporations, and foundations.  A small percentage of our budget includes wholesale and retail revenue that directly supports our ability to provide organic produce at no cost to those experiencing food insecurity in our area.