SFC Rounds Up Farm to School Scholarships for Farmers

Sustainable Food Center is a longtime sponsor of the annual Food and Farm Leadership Conference, and has been involved in Farm to School programming since 2006 with the development of our Sprouting Healthy Kids program. SFC was pleased to announce the availability of Texas Farm to School Round Up Farmer Scholarships, which allow farmers currently involved, or planning to be involved, in Farm to School activities to attend the 2016 Farm and Food Leadership pre-conference food safety workshop and the two day conference. Read on to learn more about the scholarships and which farmers were awarded!

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THIS WEEK AT SFC FARMERS' MARKETS

 
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SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown, Saturday from 9am-1pm:

• Crunchy Cucumbers:  Stop by B5 Farm for their sweet and crunchy cucumbers - the must have addition for a perfect salad!
• Rock the Vote: We've got another chance for you to register to vote! Visit us tomorrow and get signed up while you shop.

SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley, Saturday from 9am-1pm:

• CustomFIT: What better way to start of your weekend than with a free boot camp, shopping and fresh food? Join Bekah from CustomFIT to start your Saturday off on the right foot!

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SFC HAPPENINGS

 
The Chef's Table Cooking Series: Chef Saul Arteta of Mi Paella
Join us for a transformative evening with Chef Saul Arteta and Wine Chemist Sisi Berry that will whisk you off to Spain. Guests will be treated to a paella making demo and dinner, featuring a range of delicious, locally sourced specialty paellas with the Mi Paella team. We invite you to slow down, share in the wonder and intricacy of paella - and simply enjoy. Learn more »


Wheatsville Food Co-op Community Action Month
We are honored to be Wheatsville Food Co-op's Community Action partner for the month of September! Shop at Wheatsville all month long for great local food & treats, and submit a donation to SFC at checkout.  Learn more »


Edible Austin Chef Auction
Join us October 6 to bid on exclusive dining packages with notable Austin chefs. Indulge in small bites prepared by each chef and refreshing libations. Proceeds benefit SFC and Urban Roots. Learn more »


SFC on Good Day Austin
This week on our segment with Good Day Austin, our second Chef's Table Cooking Series featured chef, Saul Arteta, and sommelier SiSi Berry of Mi Paella make an authentic version of the popular Spanish dish.  Watch the video »


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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

 
Green Gate Farms 10th Anniversary Party
Join Green Gate Farms on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 4pm-10pm for live music, dancing and great food.  Learn more »


Adelphi Acre Plant Sale
Saturday, October 1st from 9am - 12pm stock up on a wide variety of certified organic plants from local Gabriel Valley Farms Nursery for $2 per plant.  Learn more »


Building Green Justice
Huston-Tillotson University will host the third annual Building Green Justice Forum on Oct 13th, this year focusing on “Race, Health, and the Environment” from scientific, sociological, political, and historical perspectives. Learn more »