CD&J Mini Ranch

07/28/2025

Delicious steaks from our Grass Fed beef, raised outside San Benito on our small family farm. We have beef, pork, chicken & eggs delivered to you. Shop here - cdjminiranch.com/shop-1

07/26/2025

From my Jensen friends, so true.

06/26/2025

Live Local, Buy Local. It does cost more for us to raise our pigs, but there's no comparison to the taste of our pork. www.cdjminiranch.com

06/03/2025

Order your locally raised Grass Fed meats today from our online store. We are located outside San Benito and deliver locally.
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05/30/2025

A BIG WIN!

🧁 The Texas Cottage Food Law just got ⚡SUPERCHARGED⚡! Governor Greg Abbott has signed SB 541, the biggest expansion of the Texas Cottage Food Law yet. The bill’s passage puts Texas back on the cutting edge of cottage food laws nationwide!
Some of the changes include:

- Allows wholesale of non-refrigerated foods through a “cottage food vendor”
- The annual sales cap has tripled to $150,000, and is indexed to inflation from now on
- Clarifies (crystal clear) that there are no permits or permit fees required for selling or sampling – EVER
- Removing your home address from the food label with optional DSHS registration. You would get a unique identifier number from DSHS to put on your labels instead.
- This is personal – a new statement of non-inspection for the label that doesn’t read like it was run back and forth through Google translate half a dozen times. “THIS PRODUCT WAS PRODUCED IN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENTAL LICENSING OR INSPECTION.”
- Foods allowed is now an EXCLUSION model. So, there’s no list any more of what you CAN sell, it’s now a list of what you CAN’T sell. Trust me, this is good. You will be able to sell ANY FOOD directly to the consumer under the cottage food law, except:
* meat, meat products, poultry, or poultry products (this doesn’t mean eggs, it means the carcass of a chicken);
* seafood, including seafood products, fish, fish products, shellfish, and shellfish products;
* ice or ice products, including shaved ice, ice cream, frozen custard, popsicles, and gelato;
* low-acid canned goods;
* products containing cannabidiol (CBD) or tetrahydrocannabinol (THC); or
* raw milk and raw milk products

What kind of cottage foods can you sell as of September 1, 2025, that aren’t allowed now? Cheesecakes. Banana pudding. Flan. Pumpkin pie. Cream pies. Cut fruits and vegetables. Cheese. Vegetarian casseroles and pasta dishes. Pizza (no meat). Sandwiches (no meat). Hot meals (no meat). Sense a theme here? No meat. You WILL need to register with DSHS if you are selling foods that require refrigeration, and add some additional information to your labels (date made and a statement about safe handling instructions).

DSHS must make rules regarding registering to sell refrigerated foods, removing your home address from your label, and the process to become a cottage food vendor. I have NO ANSWERS to questions about this process at this time. We will be monitoring closely over the coming months and provide information as soon as it is available.

The changes go into effect on September 1, 2025. Thank you, Governor Greg Abbott, Senator Lois Kolkhorst, Representative Lacey Hull and Judith McGeary at the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance for your hard work contributing to this victory!

LET'S PARTY!!!!!!!!!!!

05/29/2025

Check this out! Your kids will love it.

New dates available how exciting!! scan the QR code to sign up!! These dates are only Saturdays!!

05/07/2025

In the state of Texas, herdshares are a legally recognized and ideal way for families to access the rich benefits of raw milk. This model offers a delightful alternative to conventional dairy products, allowing consumers to connect directly with local farmers who share their commitment to quality and sustainability. Licensed raw milk dairies in Texas operate under strict guidelines, including testing for tuberculosis (TB), brucellosis, and scc testing. However, at our dairy, we believe in going above and beyond these minimum standards.

Our commitment to quality is unwavering. We conduct rigorous testing for a wide array of pathogens that could pose a risk to human health, ensuring that our raw milk is not only safe but potentially even safer than many conventional options. Each day, we monitor somatic cell counts (SCC) to guarantee that we maintain the highest standards of milk quality for our valued customers. Our dedication to the safety and quality of every drop of milk reflects our genuine concern for your health and well-being.

By participating in our herdshare, you are not merely able to get raw milk; you are engaging in a sustainable agricultural practice that supports local farmers and strengthens our community.

At our dairy, we take additional steps to ensure excellence. We triple filter our milk, which guarantees that only the best gets bottled in our reusable glass jars. This meticulous process is part of our promise to promote sustainability and reduce waste. The cows at our dairy are 90% grass-fed and enjoy a pasture-based diet of grass and high-quality alfalfa bales, leading to milk that is rich in nutrients and flavor. Our milk is 100% unpasteurized and unhomogenized, making it as close to nature as possible—straight from the cow, but always with thorough testing in place to ensure its safety.

We believe in empowering our community with the choice of high-quality, fresh milk that not only supports local agriculture but also enriches your family's nutrition. Join us in embracing this journey towards a healthier lifestyle, and experience the difference that comes with supporting local farms. Together, we can cultivate a stronger and healthier community.

05/06/2025

Meat Producers, nows the time to join.

05/06/2025

Grab your vegies!

05/01/2025

Fresh Farm Eggs available in San Benito. Discounts for more than two dozen.
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CD&J Mini Ranch is a family owned, Certified Naturally Grown Farm in deep South Texas. They have great tasting USDA & Texas Certified, Grass-Fed Beef, Pasture Raised Pork, Free Ranch Chicken, Seasonal Turkey and Farm Fresh Eggs. Please support your local farmers by shopping local farms for fresh pro...

04/28/2025

We have plenty of Pork fat and beef fat in our online store. Render down your own lard and tallow.

04/23/2025

Thank you! Support Small Texas Farmers & Ranchers.