Discord Grows Over Springdale Farm

City Council will continue the discussion at its December meeting

"...– zoning measures set to determine the future of Springdale Farm. Heated public testimony saw neighbors speak out for..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature by Anna Toon

Springdale Farm Aid

Local food community rallies around popular urban farm

"...that historic tradition this weekend with a benefit for Springdale Farm...."

Sept. 27, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Springdale Farm and Eden East to Stay Open Through (at Least) 2019

Help Barrow and Coté save one of Austin’s favorite green spaces

"...to developers and projected to close, East Austin’s beloved Springdale Farm seemed all but over. Local restaurants, urban farms,..."

Nov. 14, 2018 Food Post by Alexandra Detmar

Springdale Farm Is Closing

Beloved East Austin urban farm announces summer closure

"...treasure shared news today that they will be closing. Springdale Farm is credited as one of the most influential..."

Jan. 31, 2018 Food Post by Jessi Cape

'Local' Filmmaker Spotlights Farms

Christian Remde looks at local farms and restos

"...The 33-minute documentary, filmed on location at area farms and restaurants, contends with the shifting definition of "organic"..."

Dec. 6, 2011 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Next Target: Springdale

Eastside activists target another urban farm

"...is etched upon their beleaguered faces and weary eyes. Springdale Farm's days may be numbered, and it's weighing heavily..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Anna Toon

Urban Farms: Mediation Bears No Fruit

Compromise seems unlikely in debate

"...proposed revisions – which would permit but regulate such farms – and sent the dispute to mediation in hopes..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Anna Toon

Urban Farmers Celebrate Renteria Win

Springdale Farm's opponents not pleased, however

"...vowed to bring everyone in the district together," wrote Springdale Farm's Paula Foore in an email to the Chronicle..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News 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 Notice: November Song

Will Council make a golf course its parting act?

"...On the other hand, Springdale Farm owners Glenn and Paula Foore are asking for..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Communication Breakdown

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

"...produced foods to reduced crime rates, many look to urban farms to resolve issues of food insecurity in low-income neighborhoods. Austin's..."

April 12, 2013 Food Feature by Anna Toon

District 3: Divided Powers

"...the movement that led to removing the Eastside tank farms, and the eventual closure of the Holly Power Plant...."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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

Public Notice: Planning Is Doing

Eastside wins, Council struggles

"...Planning Commission"), and a Conditional Use Permit application which Springdale Farms had expected would allow them to continue to..."

June 12, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Food-o-File

Austin's Weekly Food News

"...began putting together a benefit on the grounds of Springdale Farm (755 Spring­dale). Pies & Pigs features an absolutely..."

June 8, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

Enjoy cooking demos, feasts, and cocktails to benefit many good causes

"...Menley present A Torrid Affair on the grounds of Springdale Farm (755 Springdale Rd.). The party includes a five-course..."

Sept. 23, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Council: Dance the Last Dance ...

The last meeting before seven becomes 11

"...• Took a step forward on the Springdale Farms rezoning battle, with approval of some but not..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: Immigration, Coyotes, and Convictions

Cruz continues to cavil, Council protects coyotes, and more

"...a lengthy public hearing, Council also moved forward on Springdale Farms’ rezoning. Look for more details in this week’s..."

Nov. 24, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Farmers Need Love Too

Jack Gilmore’s Annual Farmer Appreciation Celebration

"...Saturday. It featured I0 Ranch lamb shepherd’s pie, Richardson Farms chicken stewed with tomatoes, eggplant, and zucchini, and black-eyed..."

Sept. 17, 2014 Food Post by Rachel Feit

Cafe Josie Changes It Up

New ownership at an old fave

"...with colorful, seasonally changing images of Boggy Creek and Springdale Farms by local photographer Whitney Martin. The atmosphere is..."

April 26, 2013 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Public Notice: They’re Baaack!

Council faces a busy first week

"...on East Riverside at Pleasant Valley (Items 107-111), and Springdale Farms being rezoned to Mixed Use (Items 133-134). At..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council: Welcome to Solar City

Council buys megawatts, ponders PUDs, and contacts neighbors

"...at Citizen Communications to take another shot at the Springdale Farms decision – “The rights of Latino community to..."

Oct. 7, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Night Moves

Council moves on STRs, Springdale Farm, and budget

"...• Approved the appeal by Springdale Farms for a Conditional Use Permit (to allow a..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: Smoke and Fire

Arsonists, burn bans, and heated arguments

"...the appeal, likely to spark plenty of testimony, by Springdale Farms of its application for a conditional use permit,..."

Aug. 17, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Council: Are We Having Fun Fun Fun Yet?

The show must go on, but where exactly?

"...of very high-profile matters – conditional use permits for Springdale Farms (postponed) and the East Side Hotel (withdrawn, see..."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Ora Houston's Nightmare

Night of the living acronyms

"...1207 E. Cesar Chavez, and the other to grant Springdale Farms the additional use of "Outdoor Entertainment" to their..."

July 31, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council: Turn Out the Lights ...

It's the very last meeting of Council, and it's stuffed to the gills

"...for the Job," Nov. 20); the return of the Springdale Farms zoning case; swimming regs for Barking Springs; fishing..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Lame Ducking

Getting things done before 10-1 arrives

"...• The neighborhood dispute with Springdale Farms is back on the agenda, with, again, requests..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Eden East to Offer Contactless Produce Pickup

Owners Coté and Barrow pivots plans after months of hard knocks

"...farmer extraordinaire David Barrow of Eden East farm (formerly Springdale) were hit hard in the last two months, but..."

April 17, 2020 Food Feature by Zelly Martin

How Sweet It Is

Austin Honey Company to host beekeeping workshop at Springdale Farm

"...Company will be hosting a special beekeeping workshop at Springdale Farm next Tuesday to share the wonders of the..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Food Post by Anna Toon

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