Thinking thinkEAST

How Fusebox has engaged stakeholders in the planning process

"...the 24-acre site that once housed a fuel tank farm in East Austin. With no previous experience doing anything..."

April 3, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Travaasa Austin BBQ Bash Tickets Still Available

Area spa introduces new farm project with barbecue party

"...bash to celebrate the launch of their new organic farm. They've invited some of the state's best pitmasters and..."

June 14, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Outcome for Local Food Legislation

Senate approves Farm-to-Table Caucus bills

"...ago Jim Hightower told members of the Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association to jump on the Texas Farm-to-Table..."

May 24, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Straight From the Source

Texas Medical Association challenges HB 46

"...shy when it comes to expounding the benefits of farm-fresh milk. From providing protection against asthma and allergies to..."

April 10, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

New Jack Allen's Kitchen Reflects the Best of the Original

Round Rock outlet is already developing a following

"...co-owner of Jack Allen’s Kitchen in Oak Hill. His farm-to-table concept using the best ingredients from local purveyors is..."

Dec. 26, 2012 Food Post by Angela Shelf Medearis

3, 2, 1, Ignition

Travis County officials still uneasy over wildfires

"...this time along Hunter's Bend, engulfed 18 acres of farm land...."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Post by Mark Wilson

Contributing Factors

Solutions happen one consumer – or farm or restaurant – at a time

"...world of food was overwhelming. Should we cover organic farms, local artisan food producers, the impact of the new..."

May 25, 2007 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

New and Noteworthy

CKC Farms' farm-fresh goat cheese

"...of the land unfit for agriculture. There have been goat-ranching operations around here since before the Civil War; if..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Food Column by Kate Thornberry

Communication Breakdown

Does the closure of HausBar Farms spell trouble for the urban farming movement?

"...to revisit what it means to be an urban farm. For everything from increased access to locally produced foods..."

April 12, 2013 Food Feature by Anna Toon

Crackdown

If local eggs are outlawed, will only outlaws have eggs?

"...years in business, Kim Alexan­der, owner of Alexander Family Farm, just east of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, has never..."

Nov. 27, 2009 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

Drying on the Vine

Water shortage forces family farms into survival mode

"...Organic farms in the Austin area are wrapping up a devastating..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Day Trips

Choose your own Christmas tree at one of the many tree farms here in Texas.

"...Christmas tree farms are a great holiday tradition that the whole family..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...Texas Christmas tree farms are just a short jaunt over the hills and..."

Dec. 13, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Growing Pains

HausBar dispute shadows city's urban farms

"...reactions to initial reports of the closure of HausBar Farms (see "Com­mun­ication Breakdown," Food, April 12) have ranged from..."

April 26, 2013 News Feature by Anna Toon

Day Trips

Fritsche's Farm near Giddings is one of several good area options for your Christmas tree shopping.

"...Fritsche's Farm north of Giddings needs only a white blanket of..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...Burnett's Christmas Tree Farm outside of Salado is at the end of a..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...At White Egret Farm, agriculture is a hands-on experience. Lee Dexter, the farm's..."

Nov. 1, 1996 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Eden East to Offer Contactless Produce Pickup

Owners Coté and Barrow pivots plans after months of hard knocks

"...inimitable chef Sonya Coté and her husband, partner, and farmer extraordinaire David Barrow of Eden East farm (formerly Springdale)..."

April 17, 2020 Food Feature by Zelly Martin

An Eastside Green Tomato Story

June 14, 2013. 36 photos.

"...would take me. Let’s begin the journey at Springdale Farm, one of Austin's many local farms, and experience the..."

June 14, 2013 Photo Gallery

Supporting Local Farmers and Ranchers Helps Everyone

Back to the soil

"...knocked out power and water across Central Texas, regional farmers and ranchers experienced extraordinarily harsh conditions, which in turn..."

March 5, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

The Farmers’ Market Report: March 8-9, 2014

Pastured meats, beets, and treats

"...of pastured meats available to us at our local farmers’ markets. Texas is a ranching state, and we are..."

March 7, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers’ Market Report: March 1-2, 2014

Sausages, snapper, shrimp, soap, and scones

"...weather overnight temperature shifts like cabbage, and all our Farmers’ Markets have lots of beautiful red and green cabbages...."

Feb. 28, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: November 9-10, 2013

Tomatoes are back! Plus a new Sunday market in South Austin

"...Ottmers Family Farm (Sunset Valley) has a good tomato crop, Johnson’s Backyard..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: June 8-9, 2013

Seasons overlap: strawberries and blackberries at the same time!

"...rhubarb side by side with peaches and blackberries; Braune Farm has broccoli, kale, red potatoes, and onions; and Fruitful..."

June 7, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Back to the Future

Austin's agrarian past rises again

"...Boggy Creek Farm3414 Lyons, 926-4650 www.boggycreekfarm.com..."

April 9, 2010 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

The Farmer and The Grill: A Guide to Grilling, Barbecuing and Spit-Roasting Grassfed Meat and for Saving the Planet One Bite at a Time

Farmer Shannon Hayes shares grass-fed knowledge, and all your local meat is here

"...The Farmer and the Grill: A Guide to Grilling, Barbecuing and..."

July 4, 2008 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

San Gabriel Gardens Christmas Tree Farm packs a lot into a few acres on the San Gabriel River east of Georgetown

"...San Gabriel Gardens Christmas tree farm packs a lot into a few acres on the..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

TDH Cuts the Egret's Cheese

TDH shuts down cheese production at White Egret Farm.

"...sells raw goat cheese at her all-natural White Egret Farm in far East Austin, says she follows the letter..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Day Trips

The Fredericksburg Herb Farm is everything great about the Hill Country town condensed down to 14 acres.

"...The Fredericksburg Herb Farm blends the fragrances of spices with the peacefulness of..."

March 10, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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