About The Farm

My husband and I have worked side by side for more than thirty years, building his plumbing and construction company into a thriving family business. After purchasing ten acres of land in 2017, we wanted to find a crop hardy enough to thrive in a place the Weather Channel once deemed the “Toughest Weather City” in America, with its severe temperatures and brutal dust storms.

Lubbock's semi-arid climate and sandy loam soil made lavender the ideal crop choice and in 2020, Raider West Farms was born. 

After a bit of experimenting (and a lot of taste-testing!), I crafted a line of lavender-infused syrups for cocktails, coffee, and tea—including lavender, lemon, vanilla, peach, and cranberry—along with lemonade and limeade mixes, cocktail salts and sugars, and a fudge sauce that’s absolutely irresistible on homemade vanilla ice cream. All of our lavender products are made using the fragrant blooms grown right here on our farm.

A year later, we expanded our line to include botanical-infused syrups like rose, hibiscus, mint, and rosemary—each pairing beautifully with our lavender syrups to create unique, elevated flavors. Most recently, we introduced our seasonal favorites: Caramel Apple and Cherry Vanilla syrups, crafted with locally sourced ingredients from a trusted Texas grower.

What began as a retirement plan has grown into a full-blown business, and we couldn’t be happier. A dear friend manages our social media branding and presence, while our youngest daughter handles the SEO and web development for our farm’s website. Our son is the boots on the ground, working closely alongside us to ensure everything is running smoothly. Even our grandchildren have taken an active role during planting season. Raider West Farms started as a small idea, but we’re hopeful its legacy will last for generations to come.

We invite you to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @raiderwestfarms as well as try our fun recipes! Look for our upcoming Mixology Events! 

Cheers!

Bob & Tina