Glass Center for Sustainable Community

About the Glass Center

Located in Joinerville, Texas, the Glass/Miller Farm has been in existence for over 150 years. Known for its rich oil reserves, this land is the home to East Texas' first successful oil rig, the Daisy Bradford #3 - Daisy Bradford was Duel's great aunt.

When the well first blew in 1930, oil was the earth's most promising source of energy. During the time that the well has been pumping, though, our perspective on energy has shifted.

Founded in autumn of 2007, The Glass Center for Sustainable Community has projects ranging from biodiesel to blackberries to beer (yes, we make our own beer). Although the Center is currently nowhere near sustainable, it is a goal toward which we are constantly striving.