Jun 18, 2026
By Border Queen Harvest Hub
On June 17, I had the opportunity to visit with Kent and Becky Evatt at Red Bird Farm in Enid, Oklahoma. What began with just 30 Christmas trees in 2014 has blossomed into a thriving agritourism destination where families gather year-round to celebrate the seasons, connect with nature, and create lasting memories.
The story of Red Bird Farm is one of faith, hard work, and a willingness to take risks.
Kent grew up on a farm and says farming has always been in his blood. But unlike many farmers who inherit land from family, he faced a different challenge: how do you become a farmer when there is no family farm to take over?
At the time, Kent was working as an engineer in the oil industry. He and Becky had met in Louisiana and moved to Enid just a few months after they married because of his job. Becky, who grew up in Paris, Texas, laughs that she had never even heard of Enid before moving there.
Looking for a niche that would allow him to farm while maintaining his career, Kent decided to try Christmas trees.
The couple planted just 30 trees their first year. The trees thrived. The next year, they planted 600 to 700 more, eventually growing to around 750 trees. Today, there are only about a dozen Christmas tree farms in Oklahoma, making Red Bird Farm a unique destination for families across the region.
But Kent's entrepreneurial spirit didn't stop there.
Year after year, he kept adding something new, always asking the same question: Could this become a full-time thing?
A few years ago, he took a leap of faith and left his engineering career to devote himself fully to the farm.
Not everyone thought it was a safe decision.
Kent shared that his father would have loved what he is doing today. His mother, however, worried that leaving engineering behind was a tremendous risk. Yet the skills he developed as an engineer have proven invaluable on the farm.
As Becky jokingly explains, "Kent saves so many things that I don't think he'll ever use, and then somehow he creates great things with them."
One example is the new "Quack Shack" currently under construction, built from materials Kent had carefully saved over the years. As Becky jokingly explains, "Kent saves so many things that I don't think he'll ever use, and then somehow he creates great things with them." As with many projects on the farm, the structure is more than just a place for ducks—it's an example of Kent's engineering mind at work.
With a laugh, Kent explained that the first thing ducks do when they get into water with other ducks is "poop in it." Rather than viewing that as a problem, he saw an opportunity. Using his engineering skills, he designed a system that drains nutrient-rich duck water from the Quack Shack into the farm's u-pick flower beds, where it helps both fertilize and irrigate the plants.
Water management is an important part of life at Red Bird Farm. While many farms rely heavily on well water, the Evatts are blessed with a spring-fed pond on the property. Kent has developed systems to use the pond's water to irrigate Christmas trees, blackberries, pumpkins, and other crops throughout the farm, making the most of the natural resources God has provided.
His engineering background has proven invaluable in turning challenges into creative solutions, helping the farm operate efficiently while continuing to grow year after year.
He is also creating an elevated "Goat Town"—a playground-like structure where visitors can watch the goats climb and play.
The farm itself has evolved organically. Building a home on the property wasn't originally part of the plan, but eventually the family settled there. Later came the beautiful traditional barn-style store that now welcomes guests throughout the year.
The name Red Bird Farm carries special significance. Cardinals are abundant on the property, and the red bird naturally tied into the Christmas theme of the farm's beginnings. But over time, the red bird came to symbolize even more—a celebration of all seasons and the beauty found in each one.
Faith has guided Kent and Becky throughout their journey.
They hope visitors leave the farm feeling closer to God and nature. They view themselves not as owners, but as stewards of the blessings God has provided.
"God has blessed this farm and provided all of these things," they shared. "We're simply the stewards."
Of course, farming is not always sunshine and roses.
When visitors step onto the farm, they encounter beautiful landscapes, joyful families, and carefully curated experiences. But behind the scenes are countless hours of labor, difficult decisions, weather challenges, and the reality that there is no recipe for making everything go perfectly.
Over the years, Red Bird Farm has expanded far beyond Christmas trees. Families now return throughout the year for blackberry picking, pumpkin patches, flower fields, farm animals, and seasonal events.
Spring remains one of the most challenging seasons for agritourism because there are fewer crops ready for harvest. To address this, the Evatts have experimented with strawberries and "you-pick" flowers that bloom around Mother's Day.
The strawberries, however, have been a challenge. Oklahoma's wind can be unforgiving, and commercial strawberry production requires replanting every year. Kent sources large strawberry plants from Nova Scotia, flying there and driving a U-Haul back with thousands of plants that he and other farmers divide among themselves.
Blackberries have proven more successful because they grow well in the area. Visitors quickly learn another important lesson in agriculture: ripe blackberries are deep black in color. The farm even posts signs reminding guests not to pick red blackberries.
Next year, the Evatts hope to try blueberries.
Animals have also become part of the experience. Visitors can enjoy goats, chickens, pigs, and ducks. The neighboring beekeeper keeps hives on the property, providing pollination for the berries. In return, the beekeeper harvests honey—so popular that it often sells out in a single day.
Their relationship is simple and mutually beneficial: the beekeeper doesn't charge to keep bees on the property, and the farm doesn't charge for the pollination services the bees provide.
Inside the barn store, Becky has created a welcoming shopping experience filled with candles, tallow products, honey, T-shirts, cards, toys, cookware, and seasonal gifts. While Kent tends to the farming side of the operation, Becky curates the atmosphere that makes guests want to linger a little longer.
Together, they are raising four children—two boys and two girls ranging in age from 8 to 15—who each help on the farm in their own ways. Their children especially enjoy the magic of the Christmas season at the farm.
One of Kent and Becky's favorite parts of farming is watching families return year after year. Many have made visiting Red Bird Farm an annual tradition.
They recognize returning guests and delight in seeing generations come together to pick out Christmas trees. They especially laugh about watching families debate over which tree is "the one," each with their own process for making such an important holiday decision.
Red Bird Farm also serves an important educational role in agriculture. The Evatts believe their farm helps visitors understand where food comes from and why produce is seasonal.
You can't come to the farm looking for tomatoes in March.
Agriculture has seasons, and Red Bird Farm helps reconnect families to those rhythms that many have lost touch with.
The local community has embraced that mission. In 2026, Red Bird Farm was honored as the Redbud Agritourism Venue of the Year. The Evatts say they feel incredibly supported by their community, including many families from the nearby Air Force base.
Every Saturday, the farm hosts a farmers market featuring local vendors and delicious baked goods. They would love to see even more fruit and vegetable producers participate in the future.
Agriculture has always been part of Kent's story. During college, he grew okra to help pay expenses and support himself. Today, that same entrepreneurial spirit continues to shape Red Bird Farm.
Because the farm requires so much attention, January is often the only month when the family can get away. A local high school student cares for the animals while they take a much-needed break.
As visitors leave Red Bird Farm, Kent and Becky hope they carry something more than fresh produce, blackberries, or Christmas trees.
They hope guests leave knowing that God is present in all things—in the changing seasons, in the harvest, in family traditions, and in the beauty of creation.
At Red Bird Farm, every season offers an invitation to slow down, gather together, and celebrate the blessings all around us.