Cruelty-Free Produce?

Coalition of Immokalee Workers comes to Austin

"...Visit any Austin supermarket, you’ll find produce labeled organic; eggs, free range. However, amid the profusion..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

Imperfect Produce Focuses on Reducing Food Waste

How ‘bout them (tiny, lopsided) apples?

"...Ben Chesler saw the billions of pounds of ugly produce that went to waste every year – produce that..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Food Feature by Alisha McDarris

Peripheral Produce

"...Matt McCormick and Johnne Eschelman visit Austin with home-grown organic offerings from their part of the world. McCormick’s "The..."

Feb. 20, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

'Farm-City, State' Documentary Film in Progress

Local filmmaker explores Austin's sustainable food movement

"...if an entire city could feed itself with healthy, organic produce from local farms? Local filmmaker David Barrow poses..."

Jan. 8, 2013 Food Post by Carla Crownover

Veggie Heaven

A visit to Angel Valley Organic Farm

"...you might expect to see a lush, self-sufficient, certified organic farm would be among the scrubby hills and limestone..."

March 24, 2006 Food Feature by MM Pack

Farm Aid

Community supported agriculture: the proof is in the produce, and Central Texas consumers are noticing

"...What we share, however, is a commitment to fresh organic produce and a common source. We are all subscribers..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Travaasa Austin BBQ Bash Tickets Still Available

Area spa introduces new farm project with barbecue party

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

June 14, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Sarah Rowland Dies at 53

One of the matriarchs of the area organic farm movement died Friday

"...a visionary group of couples who pioneered the modern organic farm movement in Central Texas, founding Hairston Creek Farm..."

Aug. 26, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

To Your Health

When organic produce is not available or is too expensive, are those grown in water or in greenhouses less likely to be contaminated with pesticides?

"...Q. When organic produce is not available or is too expensive, are..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

Into Town

Will Austin shoppers support a Downtown farmers' market?

"...8am, Austinites will stroll among the booths, purchasing fresh produce, artisan food products, fresh-baked goods, and local crafts with..."

May 2, 2003 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Common Ground

Alice Waters and Carla Marshall Promote Vegucation

"...radicals finally met last month at Austin's premiere urban organic farm, Boggy Creek Farm. It was fitting that these..."

June 28, 1996 Food Feature

Producers of Piquant Pods of Perfection

"...gives them their zip. Capsaicin triggers our brains to produce endorphins, which are addictive natural painkillers that promote a..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Urban Roots

Urban Roots gets kids growing vegetables and growing up, too

"...Access to fresh, high-quality, organic produce is scarce in our poorer neighborhoods and nonexistent..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Top Ten Food Stories of 1997

Best Bites of 1997

"...6. Organic Produce Moves Into the Mainstream Locally, more organic produce..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Get Your Goat On at Windy Hill Farm

An interview with Ty Wolosin

"...addition to raising red Brangus cattle, pasture-raised chickens, delicious organic produce, and even selling bat guano, Wolosin’s mission is..."

Sept. 1, 2012 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Shopping Savvy

"...crops, primarily corn and soy. Unless products are branded "organic," say critics of genetic biotechnology, it's impossible to know..."

Jan. 28, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

To Your Health

Are organic fruits and vegetables worth the extra expense? When organic varieties are too pricey or out of season, is there any way to minimize the risks besides just rinsing and peeling?

"...Q. I eat organic foods as much as I can, especially fresh summer..."

July 18, 2003 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

Food-o-File

Mark and Melanie McAfee set the Barr high

"...their indoor entertainment space. Melanie often shopped for fresh produce at area organic markets and eventually decided she wanted..."

July 27, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

What's Old Is New

Cutrer's City Markets Revives the Neighborhood Grocery

"...store within walking distance of my home. It offers organic produce. The meat and fish are of very high..."

July 4, 1997 Food Feature by Meredith Phillips

SXSW Panels: Woke Food

SXSW food track navigates contemporary food systems

"...to obtain. It costs ten thousand dollars to get organic certification, a process that can be prohibitively expensive for..."

March 14, 2017 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Food Top Tens 1996: A Year of Good Tastes

Top Ten Bites of 1996

"...10. Organic Tangerine Juice A basket of fresh tangerines from Bay..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Food & Wine Alliance Announces Grant Winners

Culinary innovation and community projects rewarded with $20,000

"...will help fund the first Texas apple orchard using organic practices, support a program raising heritage breed hogs and..."

Jan. 7, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Restaurant Recyclers

From earth to table and back again

"...space nationally, and landfills (not cattle) are the biggest producers of methane gas, a significant contributor to global warming...."

June 5, 2009 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Veggie Tales

A roundup of Austin's best spots for plant-based dining

"...of Austin charm. Yummy vegetable-based comfort dishes focus on organic, local produce loaded with flavor. Mother's famed cashew tamari..."

March 8, 2013 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Sons of Austin

Murph and Ben Willcott develop a new paradigm for the next generation of a beloved family business

"...theme park. We decided to take a more homegrown, organic approach." About two years ago, they started hosting experimental..."

Feb. 5, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Salmonella from peppers, fight gas prices with Austinuts, and more

"...humans and animals and does not occur naturally on produce, so any large-scale crop contamination is the result of..."

July 25, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Carrying the Burden

During Gov. Bush's campaign for his party's presidential nomination last fall, reporters asked the candidate to comment on a federal government report asserting that many Texans, including large numbers of children, were going to bed hungry. "I saw the report that children in Texas are going hungry. Where?" he demanded, going on to say, "You'd think the governor would have heard if there are pockets of hunger in Texas." Indeed, you would, especially if one of those pockets is just a few miles from his front door, Virginia B. Wood explains as she explores the very pockets of hunger in Austin Bush has difficulty fathoming.

"...it's time to get in line for the monthly produce drop. Earlier that morning, a truck from the Capital..."

April 28, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Hill Country Food and Wine Guide

"...Certified organic ranchers Richard and Peggy Sechrist have opened this health-food..."

April 5, 2002 Food Feature

Hill Country Food & Wine Guide

by Virginia B. Wood & the Cuisines staff

"...Certified organic ranchers Richard and Peggy Sechrist have opened this health-food..."

April 13, 2001 Food Feature

Food-o-File

Sarah's Party, a benefit for Sarah Rowland of Hairston Creek Farm, will feature locally produced foods and beverages and a silent auction

"...are one of four couples who pioneered the modern organic farm and farmers' market movement in Central Texas in..."

May 23, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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