Food-o-File

A capacity crowd stands up for small, sustainable family farms at Pamela Walker's book signing

"...chemical-dependent, big agribusiness, factory-farm model to one where small, sustainable family farms are once again feeding fresh, local food..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Farm to Table to Policy

Building an appetite for local food

"...On Oct. 11, local Austin food distributors, urban farmers, and sustainable food advocates met with..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Katie Walsh

Food-o-File

Celebrating Eat Local Week, clearing up some sub shop confusion, and more

"...me very aware of just how far Austin's local food movement has come in the past 15 years. When..."

Dec. 5, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Kate Thornberry's Top 10 Austin Food Celebrities

"...or three times as long, seeing how many local food celebrities we have in this town! These people are..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

The Food Issue: When Vegetables Aren't Enough

John Mackey, “Conscious Capitalism,” and the Ideology of Food

"...swing a dead armadillo in Austin without hitting a “foodie” – a variegated species ranging roughly from purist vegans..."

June 12, 2013 Food Post by Michael King

The Future of Urban Agriculture

Will the City of Austin love its urban farms to death?

"...and Code Coordination Working Group of the Austin/Travis County Sustainable Food Policy Board held its last of three working..."

May 17, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Town Hall Meeting

Public forum to address proposed updates to urban farm code

"...Farms Process and Code Coordination working group of the Sustainable Food Policy Board will host its final session to..."

June 11, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Then There's This: Back to the Garden

Comp plan aims to build a sustainable food system

"...Austin's burgeoning food scene is not just for foodies anymore...."

July 13, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

A Recipe for Revolution

Food, Inc. serves up some scary facts on food production in America

"...theatre. Then Martha Stewart arranged a screening for her food department and implored her Twitter readers to "see it..."

June 19, 2009 Screens Feature by Nora Ankrum

It's Not Easy Being Green

The city's Office of Sustainability is still trying to find a sustainable mission

"...there is undoubtedly value in Aus­tin's image as a sustainable place. "I think our reputation and our quality of..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Waste Not

Local groups work to "rescue" food from loss and landfills

"...She watches as clerks wheel 16 boxes full of food from the back room to a waiting pickup truck...."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Urban Farm Redux

Community stakeholders address future of city’s urban farms

"...is good news for urban farmers and the local food community, alike...."

May 3, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

The Daily Hustle: 6/28/10

B&C meeting highlights ahoy

"...the month, we're gone for the day. Check the board and commission listings below the fold in today's truncated..."

June 28, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Urban Farm Update

Public meeting to be held on revisons to urban farm ordinance

"...From raising rabbits to aquaculture, there are plenty of..."

April 19, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

City's Urban Ag Effort Struggles to Take Root

Bureaucracy may be reason for program's stunted growth

"...members that they'd better start looking to the local food system. In an exchange that illustrates both the level..."

April 12, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Local Is as Local Does

Why area farmers want you to beware of faux local

"...farmers adhere to a definition that includes produce and food products grown within a 150-mile radius of Austin. This..."

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

Urban Farm Debate Intensifies

UPDATED: Council postpones vote on revised ordinance

"...Widely regarded as a pillar of innovative and sustainable urban agriculture, the closure of HausBar Farms (see “Communication..."

Oct. 17, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

The Farm Report: Both Sides Win, Lose

After a bruising debate, urban farmers and neighborhood activists pick up the pieces

"...question. While urban farm advocates argued the benefits of sustainable agriculture and their positive community impact, opponents argued that..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature by Anna Toon

Next Target: Springdale

Eastside activists target another urban farm

"...use amid single-family zoning – while supporting a local food system and community needs – remains a complex conversation,..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Anna Toon

As the Region Booms, Farmers Struggle to Feed Austin Locally

As the region booms, farmers struggle to feed Austin locally

"...feels are being overlooked by Austinites who take their food for granted – food waste and the loss of..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Growing Pains

HausBar dispute shadows city's urban farms

"...of the closure of HausBar Farms (see "Com­mun­ication Breakdown," Food, April 12) have ranged from unwavering support of the..."

April 26, 2013 News Feature by Anna Toon

Crackdown

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

"...of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, has never had a food-safety issue related to any of the food raised on..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Biscoe," who recently nominated her to be on the Sustainable Food Policy Board; she says the county has long..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature

Urban Farms: Mediation Bears No Fruit

Compromise seems unlikely in debate

"...Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance, Katherine Nicely of the Sustainable Food Policy Board, and Govalle Neighborhood Association Chair Nine..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Anna Toon

Communication Breakdown

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

"...farm. For everything from increased access to locally produced foods to reduced crime rates, many look to urban farms to..."

April 12, 2013 Food Feature by Anna Toon

The Daily Hustle: 4/12/10

Board and commission round-up

"...The Rail Committee of the Capital Metro Board of Directors meets at the Cap Metro offices, 2910..."

April 12, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Securing Climate Protection

Ten things Wynn could do now

"...Mayor Will Wynn's signature policy has been the Austin Climate Protection Plan. He provided..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Urban Farm Skirmish Moves to Mediation

Council postpones vote on urban farm ordinance

"...However, Sustainable Food Policy Board Chair Paula McDermott, who opposed a..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature by Anna Toon

Good News on Urban Farming

"...greater health for neighbors, including opportunities to grow healthy food again. Thank you for assisting our community to build..."

April 17, 2013 Postmarks

Boards & Commissions

"...Here’s a list of 122 board and commission appointments made by City Council at the..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature

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