Council: Eat Your Vegetables!

Both sides of urban farm debate declare victory

"...well be applauded for finding the sweet spot between urban farm enthusiasts and opponents. Last Thursday night, Council approved..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Permaculture

Local activists try to break free of oil-dependent lifestyle

"...in community-supported agriculture (such as East Austin's Oasis Gardens Farm, www.greenbuilder.com/oasisgardenscsa). For the less green-thumbed, he said, one could..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Climbing Mount Compost

Austin's next big zero-waste project is feeding nature's recycling program

"...drop the organics at a "CompHost" – e.g., an urban farm or a community, school, or backyard garden. A..."

April 24, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

'Know Your Farmer': TOFGA Conference Badge Giveaway

2013 Texas Sustainable Farming Conference tickets are on sale now

"...The nonprofit organization, Texas Organic Farmers and Gardener Association (TOFGA), provides a wealth of education..."

Jan. 25, 2013 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Food Events

Nov. 29-Dec. 6

"...• Texas House Farm-to-Table Food Caucus Reception & Dinner Bipartisan caucus founders Reps...."

Nov. 30, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Get your joie de vivre on at Central Market's Passport France celebration

"...week: State Representative Eddie Rodriguez (D-Austin) is forming a Farm-to-Table Caucus in the Texas Legislature to address small and..."

May 11, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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

Headlines

"...Friday the CAMPO Project Connect initiative made its initial urban rail recommendation to the Central Corridor Advisory Group, and..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature

Victory Gardens Redux

A Resurgence of Urban Agriculture

"...City gardening with political overtones isn't a new idea. Urban agriculture has been around since the 18th century; its..."

Feb. 20, 2009 Food Feature by MM Pack

Attending Field Guide Festival

Field Guide Festival gathers together chefs, farmers, and foodies to consider the future of food

"...Field Guide Festival (Oct. 29-30) explores the connections between farmers, chefs, activists, and everyone in between. Events include a..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Food Feature by Kimberley Jones

On the Trail of the Local Snail

Austin, in one way or another, has it escargot-ing on

"...the very least, would be organically raised at some urban farm just a few blocks past that last Mattress..."

July 20, 2018 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...• Urban farm supporters encourage you to show your love for..."

June 12, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Farmers Need Love Too

Jack Gilmore’s Annual Farmer Appreciation Celebration

"...and Bryce (Barley Swine/Odd Duck) have been hosting a farmer appreciation lunch. It’s one of the few times of..."

Sept. 17, 2014 Food Post by Rachel Feit

Food Events

Oct. 25-30

"...Project Fall Festival The pastoral grounds of Austin's favorite urban farm host the annual fundraiser for the Green Corn..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Food Column

Cafe Mundi Founder Jessica Nieri Celebrates Birthday with Benefit Bash

Food, drinks, live music, and a silent auction at Rain Lily Farm

"...is Sunday, April 28 from 3-9pm at Rain Lily Farm (914 Shady Lane). They've lined up great live entertainment,..."

April 25, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

New Jack Allen's Kitchen Reflects the Best of the Original

Round Rock outlet is already developing a following

"...co-owner of Jack Allen’s Kitchen in Oak Hill. His farm-to-table concept using the best ingredients from local purveyors is..."

Dec. 26, 2012 Food Post by Angela Shelf Medearis

Food-o-File

Central Texas Beer Festival cancels; Poteet Strawberry Festival celebrates 65 years

"...Josey's at the Lakeway Resort and Spa now offers Farm to Table Wednesdays with a special three-course, locally sourced..."

April 13, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, June 10-16

"...GROWERS GUILD URBAN FARM-RAISING Two days of workshops on chicken-coop building, irrigation,..."

June 11, 2010 News Column

Public Notice

Being Civil

"...Cough up the $5, punk. 477-5599. Buy Mama the Farm Celebrate with the Sustainable Food Center the Grand Opening..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Column by Kate X Messer

Blue Starlite Lights Up in Buda

Mini urban drive-in adding overnight camping at new location

"...Time to take the urban out of the Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In. Austin's..."

Dec. 20, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Ten Districts, Many Visions

A Voice on the Dais

"...her campaign last year for Council to strictly regulate urban farms caused considerable backlash, including the incentive for urban..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Town Hall Meeting

Public forum to address proposed updates to urban farm code

"...Following three working group meetings, the Urban Farms Process and Code Coordination working group of the..."

June 11, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 2-8

"...URBAN FARM BICYCLE TOUR Take rider-friendly routes to farms and..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Feature

The Top 10 Austin Food & Drink Stories of 2021

Another up-and-down year in Austin food

"...When Johnson's Backyard Garden, a local urban farm that had been supplying produce to restaurants and..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

2020 Hot Sauce Festival Judges

Meet the tastemakers for this year's competition

"...La Flaca is a small urban farm in Southwest Austin specializing in growing over 100..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

The Dirt on Grubs and Composting

Are black soldier flies the hot new sustainable fuel?

"...or blood products from non-ruminant animals. The feeding of farmed animals with other slaughterhouse or rendering derived products, manure,..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

The Take-Out

Refinding the spark in Austin food

"...can't-miss events, from Live Fire! to the East Austin Urban Farm Tour to the marquee Austin Food and Wine..."

April 8, 2016 Food Column by Brandon Watson

Public Notice: Ora Houston's Nightmare

Night of the living acronyms

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

July 31, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Cock of the Walk

Sriracha ain't just about rooster sauce

"...sites far away from residents, cheap electricity, a fast-growing urban farm district, a central national shipping location, and "tons..."

Aug. 22, 2014 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Then There's This: Decoding the Code

Next step: untangling 30 years of regulatory layers

"...to the Downtown density bonus program, and revisions to urban farm regulations. What a year. Top 10 Problems..."

May 9, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

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