Pearce Bailey

Pearce Bailey was born into a farming family in Bunkie, Louisiana. The main crops for the farm were cotton and corn along with livestock consisting of cattle, pigs, and goats. He grew up working in his father’s fertilizer business that opened in 1946. His love of the country and crops continue through out his life. Pearce graduated from Louisiana State University in 1953 with a degree in Agriculture. After spending two years in the United States Army he went back into business with his father and brother. Delta Fertilizer was sold in 1964 and Pearce worked several more years for Mid-South Chemical Company, a division of Continental Oil Company.

Pearce's interest in land continued after he moved to Dallas in 1977, and he became the Farm and Ranch Specialist for Merrill Lynch Realtors nationwide. After working many years as a loan officer for the Small Business Administration where he specialized in agribusiness loans, he retired in 1998 and went into building a small, diverse farm 60 miles north of Dallas.

Ann Bailey

Ann Bailey’s creative approach to marketing and advertising was learned at her father’s side starting at a very early age. With a degree in business and past experience in sales and public relations, she is able to assist today’s agripreneurs determine the elements required to target their specific market. Ann learned early that by combining a belief in one’s product and the ability to share a dream, most hurdles can be overcome.

Ann enjoys public speaking and conducts seminars and workshops on a variety of subjects over the years. Her writing skills are often put to use whether developing a web site, a brochure or a presentation. 

Together - Pearce & Ann

Pearce and Ann purchased a 15 acre tract of land in Western Grayson County in 1996 and moved there in 1997 to start Bailey’s Berry Patch – a blueberry and blackberry u-pick farm. The land had never been tilled and was covered with native Texas wildflowers and prairie grasses. The blueberries and blackberries were planted between 1997 and 1999 and a complete irrigation system was installed. The Bailey’s Berry Patch opened June 1, 1999. The Berry Patch is easily accessible from the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, as well as from all of Southern Oklahoma.

Since the original opening in 1999, Pearce and Ann have built the business into the success that it is today. The tragedy of September 11th resulted in bringing people back to the desire for a simpler way of life. Agri-tourism has become a part of the life style of the people living in highly populated areas. The nostalgia of a peaceful day in the country is exactly what these people want to include in their lives and in the lives of their families. Pearce and Ann know how to do this and Bailey’s Berry Patch is proof of that. They have been called upon regularly to consult with and to mentor a number of other u-pick and direct market farms. Call today and see how Pearce & Ann can help you become a part of the agripreneur approach to today’s farming. 

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