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7705 FM 362
Brookshire, Texas 77423
United States
(281)934-3276

http://www.dewberryfarm.com

Description:
Farms are different things to different people. To many they are the plots of land we see from the car as we drive down the highway. To others it might be the memories of Green Acres reruns on TV. Farms are a lot more than that. They produce the food we eat, the fiber for the clothes we wear and the wood with which we build our homes. Farms and farming are the cornerstones on which civilizations are built. They give us the beauty of flowers, green grass of Spring time, a communion with nature and wide scenic vistas. Dewberry Farm is our attempt to bring a taste of the farm of past, present, and future to the public of today. Since not everyone has a grandpa or favorite uncle to visit on the farm, we try to bring some of the experience to you. And you don't even have to clean out the chicken house!
Dan Bradshaw Larry Emerson

The founders of Dewberry Farm, Dan Bradshaw [left] and Larry Emerson [right], have been involved in agriculture all their lives as have countless generations of their ancestors.

Dan has consulted to farmers in the El Campo area of Texas for over 30 years working with farmers on rice, soybean, corn and turf grass production. Dan is the “gardener” at Dewberry Farm overseeing the landscaping and the pick-your-own flower patch. An agronomist by training and an avid home gardener, Dan is skilled at “growing things” and it is obvious to all when visiting the farm and particularly the flower patch. He is also known as “Dan, Dan the Animal Man” by many of the young visitors to the farm since he also oversees the Barnyard.

Larry is an entomologist by training (a bug doctor!) and consulted to rice farmers in the Katy area for many years before becoming involved in the agricultural research business. The 100 acres where Dewberry Farm now sits, was originally part of the 2,000 acre L-N Bar rice farm. Larry purchased the land when the rice farm was split up and has conducted agricultural research on the farm since 1996. He oversees the general operations at Dewberry Farm including production of the corn maze and the pumpkin patch.

Ag research, like all of agriculture, has its ups and downs and it was during one of these down periods that Dan and Larry got together and hatched the Dewberry Farm idea. The original idea was just to do a corn maze. Well, one thing led to another, and before you knew it “agritainment” had found its way into the vocabulary of this dynamic Dewberry duo. Ideas were much more plentiful than capital, so additions to the farm had to proceed slowly, although each Fall season has seen the addition of new activities for the young and old. Dan and Larry are very fortunate to have the support of their wives, Myrtle and Mary, plus the help of their grown children when they can get away from their real jobs

The Farmers at Dewberry Farm would like to thank the “real” farmers of the world who endure drought, pests, low prices, government programs and much more to bring food and fiber to every person on this earth. It’s been an honor for Dan and Larry to have known and worked with many of these wonderful people throughout their lives.

Dewberry Farm’s mission is for the public to share the farm experience and at the same time enjoy some good old fashioned down home country fun!! We welcome your comments about Dewberry Farm and any suggestions you have to make it better.
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