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Road Runner Adventure Bus

We're pleased to announce an exciting new project being developed by our friends at Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center. The Roadrunner Outdoor Adventure Bus will connect thousands of children in Austin to nature by lowering costs of transportation. As an organization that engages with under-served youth on a regular basis and connects them to nature through our Teaching Garden field trips, we at SFC have seen how transportation issues can be a barrier to getting children outside...

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Walk, Run, Bike or Drive to the Market!

We know parking in downtown Austin can sometimes be a headache. But we’re here to let you in on a little secret: there are plenty of parking options near the SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown! Whether you’re just not sure where to look or you’re afraid parking is too expense, we’re here to help. Read on for few tips if you’ve always wanted to attend our SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown on Saturdays at Republic Square Park, but have let our city's parking woes keep you away.

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Free Cooking After Cancer Series

SFC's The Happy Kitchen/La Cocina Alegre® is excited to announce the next Cooking After Cancer series—a free six-week cooking class for cancer survivors! Class will meet on Mondays from March 23 to April 27 from 6-7:30 PM at SFC Teaching Kitchen, and we can provide free childcare and transportation assistance if you’d need a gas card or a bus pass to help you arrive. Participants should plan to attend all six weeks, and we recommend the class for people who are at least four months out of treatment. The series is a mix of cooking and nutrition education, and each week will feature...

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SFC AND COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

Farm to Plate 2015 Chefs Announced!
Farm to Plate 2015 is coming up on May 14, and we're pleased to announce the list of culinary artisans who will be serving up delicious, locally sourced bites at our annual fundraiser on the historic grounds of Barr Mansion. The best-of-the best from Austin’s culinary world will be serving up tastes and samples of creations inspired by the local, seasonal abundance from our farming and food-producing community. Visit our website to see them all »


Introduction to Successful Small Farming
Have you ever wondered, could I make a living as a farmer? What steps do I need to do to fulfill my dream? How do I find land and how many hours do I need to work? These questions and many others will be answered during this 4 hour class at the Teaching Center at Phoenix Farms. Click here for more info »


Farmgrass Fest
Earlybird tickets are on sale now for Farmgrass Fest! On May 3rd at Simmons Family Farm, enjoy a day full of bluegrass music that supports an emergency medical fund for Central Texas farmers. Click here for more info »


Buy Fresh Buy Local
We're excited to announce that SFC is a part of the first Buy Fresh Buy Local chapter. This program is committed to making it easier for you to find fresh, local food around your community. And we need YOUR help to make sure this chapter is as successful as possible! Please fill out this simple survey with a few questions about your farmers' market experience.


Local Foods Day at the Texas Capitol
Want to Impact Local Foods Laws? Join the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance for an important and fun citizen lobbying event on Friday, March 13 from 9am-4pm at the Texas Capitol! We need feet on the ground to pass important bills to help local farmers and food producers grow and distribute more of the healthy foods that consumers are looking for. Click here for more info »