Gee Family Farm Opens Pecan-Focused Storefront in Amarillo

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Gee Family Farm, known for its popular seasonal corn and pumpkin patch, is expanding its operations with a new storefront in Amarillo called Shell's Sweet Pecans. The store will offer fresh shelled pecans, candied pecans, and fresh ground cornmeal, all sourced from the family's 60-year-old pecan orchard in Hart, Texas.

Why it matters

The new Gee Family Farm storefront provides Amarillo residents with a convenient local source for high-quality pecans and pecan-based products, supporting a family-owned business with deep roots in the region. This aligns with a growing consumer preference for shopping at local, independent businesses that keep money circulating within the community.

The details

The Gee Family took over the former Hawkins Orchard in Hart, Texas in 2021 and has been growing and harvesting pecans that have become a favorite among Amarillo-area residents. The new Shell's Sweet Pecans storefront will allow the family to sell their pecans and pecan-based treats, including candied pecans and fresh ground cornmeal, directly to consumers in Amarillo.

• Gee Family Farm has operated a seasonal corn and pumpkin patch in Amarillo for many years.
• The family took over the Hawkins Orchard pecan farm in Hart, Texas in 2021.
• The new Shell's Sweet Pecans storefront in Amarillo is set to open this summer.

What’s next

The new Shell's Sweet Pecans storefront in Amarillo is scheduled to open this summer, giving local residents a new option to purchase fresh, locally-grown pecans and pecan-based treats.