Texas Legislature Grants Big Win to Small Farmers

Local vendors are thrilled; SB 932 heads for Gov. Abbott’s desk

"...The bill will cap health permit fees imposed on farmers and other farmers’ market vendors at $100 per year,..."

May 15, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Devenyns

Feds' Animal ID Program Raises Ruckus Among Small Farmers

National Animal Identification System favors factory farms over Ma and Pa

"...to apprehension, as Texas legislators have been preparing local farmers for the application of the new National Animal Identification..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Frank Rivera

Farming Local Connections With Barton Creek Farmers Market

Austin’s longest-running farmers’ market continues to support small farms from a mall parking lot

"...smells shoppers will find at Austin’s first and longest-running farmers’ market – every Saturday from 9am until 1pm in..."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by James Scott

Legislature Hearing More Small Farm/Local Food Bills

Bipartisan efforts in support of local food continue

"...that remove some of the unnecessary financial barriers for small, local farmers and food producers will be heard by..."

March 19, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Farmers' Market Report: March 15-16, 2014

Asparagus, green garlic, dandelion greens, and milkweed for Monarchs

"...is a lot going on this weekend at the Farmers’ Markets, by which I mean, winter vegetables are still..."

March 14, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

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

As the Region Booms, Farmers Struggle to Feed Austin Locally

As the region booms, farmers struggle to feed Austin locally

"...Erin Flynn and her husband, Skip Connett, are farmers, and they're being squeezed on many sides by the..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Farmers' Market Report: April 19-20, 2014

The first summer squash, chocolate bunnies, and iceberg lettuce

"...Fruitful Hills Farm has beaten all the other farmers to the punch, and brought the first zucchini and..."

April 18, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers’ Market Report: March 29-30, 2014

Asparagus, spinach, celery tops, turkey eggs, and black hogs

"...The quality and variety of produce at the farmers’ markets is unparalleled right now. Asparagus, young spinach, golden..."

March 28, 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

The Farmers’ Market Report: Jan. 4-5, 2014

Tortilla soup, dark roast coffee, fresh bread, cabbages, and shrimp

"...The Farmers’ Markets last weekend were wonderful, with sunny skies and..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: August 24-25, 2013

Melons. soft-shell crabs, popcorn, and fermented pasilla salsa

"...a few things that are still producing, but many farmers are waiting for fall plantings of peppers and tomatoes..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: May 25-26, 2013

Peaches, Blackberries, and Lobster Rolls

"...this weekend! The peach crop is going to be small this year, even tiny -- but there are going..."

May 24, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers’ Market Report: February 8-9, 2014

Broccoli, quail eggs, mead, and sausages

"...These cold snaps have been very hard on area farmers; if you like the fact that Austin has Farmers’..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Field Guide Festival Returns to Celebrate Ties Between Local Farmers and Restaurants

Food festival to feature 65 local chefs and farmers

"...Friday, April 25, and includes 65 local chefs and farmers who turn the area’s best produce into memorable meals...."

Jan. 22, 2025 Food Post by Maryam Ahmed

Farmers' Market Report: Dec. 14-15, 2013

Nutty cheese balls, roast beasts, and other holiday fun

"...The Farmers’ Markets are really a fine resource for gifts; in..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: November 24

Thanksgiving weekend: somewhat tinier markets

"...are busy, but it is my understanding that the farmers markets will be where they always are and they..."

Nov. 22, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: May 18-19, 2013

Summer fruit and flowers come to the markets

"...are starting to come in! The quantities will be small, however. Caskey Orchards will be bringing a few early..."

May 17, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Ahead of Farm Bill, Rep. Casar Taps Central Texas Farmers for Input

Roundtable discussion urges quicker loans, more land access, and easier paperwork

"...Creek last Thursday, in a roundtable discussion with local farmers, freshman Rep. Greg Casar upheld the same goals: "We..."

April 21, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Farmers' Market Report: Dec. 7-8, 2013

Cauliflower, beeswax, habañero jelly, and bitter cold

"...to be bitter on Saturday and Sunday mornings, the farmers and other vendors are likely to be there, because..."

Dec. 6, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

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: Oct. 26-27, 2013

Sweet peppers, butternut squash, lettuce, apples, and bacon

"...for the last three Saturdays at the Barton Creek Farmers Market and the Cedar Park Farmers Market, and he..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

The Farmers’ Market Report: April 12-13, 2014

Rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, lamb roasts, and dog shampoo

"...are from the STAR table at the Barton Creek Farmers’ Market, and Mr. Star says that he will have..."

April 11, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: Aug. 31-Sept. 1

Labor Day weekend brings changes

"...of the season. Peaches are gone from all area Farmers markets. It was a light crop, due to late..."

Aug. 30, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: October 13th, 2012

News and Information about the Saturday Farmers Markets

"...should you be planning to go to the HOPE Farmers Market. I went there last Sunday, and I have..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: July 20-21, 2013

Summer salads and specials

"...it is too damn hot.) There are a few farmers who have mastered growing lettuce in the summer hydroponically,..."

July 19, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: October 21st, 2012

It's Chile Verde Time!

"...set Terry and Jane back roughly $10,000, as middle-aged farmers rarely are eligible for either government healthcare assistance OR..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Are Austin Restaurants Too Small To Fail?

No, they’ll fail – unless they get the support they need

"...and shelter-in-place orders disrupt the rhythms of daily life, small businesses have faced massive layoffs and a steep loss..."

March 23, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana Effectively Decriminalized in Travis County

Texas decriminalizes “hemp,” chaos ensues

"...As of last month, possession of small amounts of marijuana has been effectively decriminalized in Travis..."

July 12, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Checking In: Bridge Farmers Sustain Sonic Possession

ATX power triangulation bides its time

"...on a home recording project, working on new Bridge Farmers material, and spending a lot of time on the..."

June 15, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

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