Urban Farms: Mediation Bears No Fruit

Compromise seems unlikely in debate

"...evening, over city staff's proposed revisions to the city's urban farm code, has thus far yielded little, if any,..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Anna Toon

The Future of Urban Agriculture

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

"...The Urban Farms Process and Code Coordination Working Group of the..."

May 17, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Urban Farm Debate Intensifies

UPDATED: Council postpones vote on revised ordinance

"...has postponed discussion of the proposed changes to the urban farm code, pending another stakeholder process. A return to..."

Oct. 17, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Urban Farm Redux

Community stakeholders address future of city’s urban farms

"...HausBar Farms is back in business, sort of. Following an inspection..."

May 3, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Urban Farm Story Slanted

"...it's unfortunate that in the recent story on HausBar Farms and the Govalle East Austin neighborhood, the writer chose..."

April 15, 2013 Postmarks

The Fourth Annual East Austin Urban Farm Tour

Stroll through Eastside urban farms and enjoy tasty eats and drinks from local vendors

"...in its food, drinks, and conversation. The East Austin Urban Farm Tour enlists many of Austin's brightest and best..."

April 12, 2013 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Urban Farm Skirmish Moves to Mediation

Council postpones vote on urban farm ordinance

"...anticipated City Council vote on recommended updates to the urban farms ordinance was postponed until Nov. 21. Requested by..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature by Anna Toon

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

Urban Roots Farm Launches Virtual Fundraiser

Purchase produce, cook a recipe, and help youth

"...East Austin farm non-profit Urban Roots launched a cook-at-home virtual series named “Let’s Get..."

June 23, 2020 Food Post by Irielle Wesley

Urban Farmers Celebrate Renteria Win

Springdale Farm's opponents not pleased, however

"...letter written by UT lecturer Tane Ward entitled "Springdale Farms, Susana Almanza, Gentrification and Austin Chronicle's Racism," and referenced..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Anna Toon

Austin-Area Chipotle Grills Raise Funds for Urban Roots

Educational fields trips supported by Feb. 6 donations

"...to donate proceeds – up to $15,000 – to Urban Roots' Field Trips to the Farm initiative...."

Feb. 4, 2014 Food Post by Gracie Salem

City's Urban Ag Effort Struggles to Take Root

Bureaucracy may be reason for program's stunted growth

"...2011, Council members created the position of a sustainable urban agriculture and community gardens coordinator within the city's Parks..."

April 12, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Good News on Urban Farming

"...Dear Editor, For those fretting about the future of urban farming after the HausBar Farms conflict, I write to..."

April 17, 2013 Postmarks

Opinion: Why Local Farms Matter

Lucia Sewing-Cole of Good Apple on how to be a more ethical food consumer

"...food affordable and convenient. I believe that supporting local farms is one of the most important things we can..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Column by Lucia Sewing-Cole

Green Gate Farms in Peril?

Roberts Resorts plans to replace the Eastside farmland with RV lots and manufactured homes

"...Green Gate Farms, one of Austin's only certified organic community-based farms, announced..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Makeda Easter

East Austin Urban Farm Tour Announces Lineup

Eat at more than 20 restaurants on one Sunday

"...Farmhouse Delivery is presenting the seventh annual East Austin Urban Farm Tour between 1-5pm on Sunday, April 17, with..."

April 5, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

East Austin Urban Farm Tour Announces Lineup

Tickets on sale now for annual food crawl

"...them with some beat-up Ropers to the East Austin Urban Farm Tour, Farmhouse Delivery's annual event benefiting the Farm..."

March 20, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

East Austin Urban Farm Tour

April 14, 2013. 26 photos.

"...Springdale Farm on the East Austin Urban Farm Tour on April 14, 2013..."

April 15, 2013 Photo Gallery

Urban Farm Distortion

"...the neighbors as villains just trying to ruin the farms, always minimizing the adverse impact of non-farm-related events and..."

Nov. 15, 2014 Postmarks

Playing the Dozens in District 3

Media forum takes on affordability, rail, city farms

"...City Council candidates address Austin growth, gentrification, affordable housing, urban rail, and urban farms, in the third forum sponsored..."

Sept. 16, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Discord Grows Over Springdale Farm

City Council will continue the discussion at its December meeting

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature by Anna Toon

Communication Breakdown

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

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

April 12, 2013 Food Feature by Anna Toon

Let It Grow

The fifth annual East Austin Urban Farm Tour celebrates local farmers and chefs

"...and diverse community of farmers, activists, and artists, Austin's urban agriculture is perhaps one of the most fascinating aspects..."

April 11, 2014 Food Feature by Anna Toon

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

Next Target: Springdale

Eastside activists target another urban farm

"...weighing heavily on the owners of the East Austin urban farm. According to Glenn, the City Council meeting on..."

Nov. 14, 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..."

April 6, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

'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

The Way of the 'Food Forest'

Locavores planting seeds for the next phase of urban agriculture

"...the city of Austin maintains a complex relationship with urban agriculture. Many urban farm advocates viewed the controversial update..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Anna Toon

David Barrow: The Revivalist

Local filmmaker and activist showcases local food movement

"...a busy man. An active supporter of East Austin urban farms, the documentary filmmaker, educator, and activist is on..."

Sept. 25, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

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

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

"...beloved Springdale Farm seemed all but over. Local restaurants, urban farms, and supporters all grieved the end of a..."

Nov. 14, 2018 Food Post by Alexandra Detmar

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