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East Austin Urban Farm Tour To Benefit Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance
Oh, the farmer and the foodie should be friends
"...know as East Austin was covered with working truck farms that fed residents of this city and many others...."

April 6, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Farm and Food Leadership Conference
Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance hosts annual conference Sept. 22-23
"...Nonprofit leaders, farmers and ranchers, and local food activists will gather at..."

Sept. 17, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

East Austin Urban Farm Tour Announces Lineup
Tickets on sale now for annual food crawl
"...last summer because they were only $35 at H&M and, besides, you remember Kelly Kapowski always looking great in..."

March 20, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

East Austin Urban Farm Tour Announces Lineup
Eat at more than 20 restaurants on one Sunday
"...that many opportunities to spend quality time with chickens and bunnies. And you probably have not dined at all..."

April 5, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

'Farm-City, State' Documentary Film in Progress
Local filmmaker explores Austin's sustainable food movement
"...could feed itself with healthy, organic produce from local farms? Local filmmaker David Barrow poses this question in a..."

Jan. 8, 2013 Food Post by Carla Crownover

Legislature Hearing More Small Farm/Local Food Bills
Bipartisan efforts in support of local food continue
"...some of the unnecessary financial barriers for small, local farmers and food producers will be heard by Texas House..."

March 19, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Election Results for Constitutional Amendments and County Propositions
Voters approve child care tax breaks, teacher retirement boost, gas plant subsidies, and more
"...the idea of providing even more protection to Texas farmers, especially big ag. Four out of five chose to..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by the News Team

The Fourth Annual East Austin Urban Farm Tour
Stroll through Eastside urban farms and enjoy tasty eats and drinks from local vendors
"...community is through full immersion in its food, drinks, and conversation. The East Austin Urban Farm Tour enlists many..."

April 12, 2013 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

The Farm Report: Both Sides Win, Lose
After a bruising debate, urban farmers and neighborhood activists pick up the pieces
"...Council's Nov. 21 vote on revisions to the urban farm code, tensions are still high among community stakeholders. More..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature by Anna Toon

In Memoriam: Coyote Creek Farm Founder Jeremiah Cunningham
Celebration of Life planned for Friday, August 9
"...Friends, family, and an adoring community will gather to celebrate the life..."

Aug. 7, 2013 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Let It Grow
The fifth annual East Austin Urban Farm Tour celebrates local farmers and chefs
"...Sun up to sun down, sweaty with mud-caked hands, there's something decidedly primal about tapping into agrarian roots...."

April 11, 2014 Food Feature by Anna Toon

Can You Say EAUFT?
Spring is the time to tour Austin's urban farms
"...Thanks to recent rains, Austin's well-loved urban farms are all decked out in spring blossoms and greenery,..."

April 6, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Public Hearing on Two Local Food Bills
HB 46 and HB 910 would increase support to family farms
"...Wednesday. Introduced to the Texas House Public Health Committee and sponsored by Rep. Dan Flynn (R-Canton), HB 46 would..."

March 1, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Legislative Update
Passage of bills spells progress for local food movement
"...Bill 970. Widely known as the cottage foods bill and sponsored by Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, the bill expands..."

May 8, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

TOFGA-Palooza
Celebrating 20 Years of education, organics, and attitude
"...The Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (TOFGA) celebrated 20 hard-fought years at..."

Feb. 13, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 7 Election
Looking for guidance on the ballot's constitutional amendments and county propositions? We got you.
"...legislative session. It's funky that our state does this, and for many years the Chronicle recommended voting against all..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature

Food Fight
Animal ID bill places unnecessary burden on nonindustrial farmers
"...the Texas House Calendars Committee, worrying many small producers and food activists...."

April 26, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Texans Unite to Support Local Food Bills
Local Foods Citizens Lobbying Day heads to the Capitol
"...Wastewater fees, property taxes, and regulation at farmers' markets are just a few of..."

March 18, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Local Is as Local Does
Why area farmers want you to beware of faux local
"...reputation as a city that values keeping it weird and supporting local businesses, but a group of area farmers..."

Feb. 18, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Urban Farms: Mediation Bears No Fruit
Compromise seems unlikely in debate
"...over city staff's proposed revisions to the city's urban farm code, has thus far yielded little, if any, result...."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Anna Toon

Storm Relief Org Puts Down Roots to Help Farms
Texas Farm Resilience Collaborative brings financial relief in wake of Winter Storm Uri damage
"...Winter Storm Uri last February, frozen eggs, collapsed greenhouses, and dead livestock wreaked havoc on Texas farmers' and ranchers'..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Chow Times
This week: Down, set, Hatch; barbecue; bourbon; and books
"...• Matt's El Rancho invites UT fans to gather on its newly expanded..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Cottage Industries
Eating locally never tasted so sweet
"...room of her spacious Hyde Park house, which she and her husband have been slowly renovating for the past..."

Nov. 25, 2011 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Event Menu
Eating and drinking, drinking and eating, all the while helping others
"...tastings from several Hill Country wineries; gourmet food, wine, and beer samples; arts & crafts; and live music. Buy..."

Sept. 10, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Back to the Future
Austin's agrarian past rises again
"...East Austin Urban Farm TourSunday, April 11, 1-5pm..."

April 9, 2010 Food Feature

Food-o-File
Where there's 'Smoke' ...
"...The once-happy business partnership between Damian and Trina Mandola and Drs. Stan and Lisa Duchman that..."

April 11, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File
Celebrate Earth Day the foodie way
"...deliver a short rain to refresh all the crops and ushered in pleasant temperatures for Sunday afternoon's East Austin..."

April 20, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu
Pairing and learning and cooking and more
"...sourced appetizers from chef Rene Ortiz of La Condesa and drinks from a special cocktail menu available for a..."

Feb. 18, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File
And Gilmore makes four
"...news. Congratulations to chef Bryce Gilmore of Barley Swine and Odd Duck Farm to Trailer, who was recently named..."

April 15, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Plowing Forward
Local food bills signed into law
"...bill, by Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin; HB 1382, the farmers’ market bill, by Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview; and HB..."

June 19, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

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