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Introducing our SFC Fotonovela!

Introducing Our New SFC Fotonovela!

We are excited to announce the release of our SFC Fotonovela, an educational tool designed with Spanish speakers in mind. SFC Farmers’ Market at the Triangle is the backdrop and stage for this colorful pamphlet that depicts how SFC Double Dollars can be used as a resource for families to access fresh and nutritious foods at over 14 locations around town.

Titled “Conocza los mercados SFC: Bienestar a tu Alcance”, our Fotonovela highlights Austin community members who teach us how individuals and families can get $30 more in fruits and vegetables with their SNAP or WIC card. This project was created in a joint effort between SFC, Mama Sana Vibrant Woman, Latino Health Care Forum and Asian American Resource Center Nonprofit.

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SFC FARMERS' MARKET HAPPENINGS

 
SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown, Sat. June 3rd from 9am-1pm:

  • Variety of Produce: Visit Tecolote Farm this weekend for Mediterranean zucchini, cucumbers, arugula, cilantro, kohlrabi, dill, carrots, party girl carrots, fiesta beets, fennel, sorrel, radicchio, flat-leaf parsley, rainbow colored Swiss chard, endive, dill, French cornichons, sweet onions, purple potatoes, red fingerling potatoes, and last but not least Yukon gold potatoes!
  • Saving the Good Stuff: Come learn more about Preservation Austin and what they do for the Austin area. The will have fun activities for both children and adults!

 
SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley, Sat. June 3rd from 9am-1pm:

  • New Vendor: Check out Bee Tree Farm this weekend! They will have Mi Corazon, Feta Diablito, and Halloumi.
  • Natural Champion: Stop by Natural Champion for chicken eggs, chicken, pork sausage and pork ribs.

 
SFC Farmers’ Market at the Triangle, Wed. June 7th from 3pm-7pm:

  • New Vendor: Visit Raindrop Farm this Wednesday! They will be bringing a variety of tomatoes, microgreens, Genovese basil, purple opal basil and much more.

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SFC HAPPENINGS

 
Making Homemade Dogfood

 
SFC on Good Day Austin
This week on our segment with FOX 7 Austin, SFC staff members Liz Cardinal and Sophie Fitzpatrick talk about Three Sisters Gardening and make a dish using the crops. Learn more »


Do you know you can rent out our community room and kitchen?
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

 
Volunteer With Agua Dulce
Learn more about sustainable agriculture and aquaponics with Agua Dulce Farm through their Committed Volunteer Program. Learn more »


Funding our Foodshed - The Rolling Roadshow - Georgetown
Throughout 2017 Austin Foodshed Investors will host a series of events called Funding Our Foodshed - The Rolling Roadshow. The goal of these events is to help small, sustainable food entrepreneurs better understand the complex funding and lending landscape. Learn more »


Water Capture, Storage, and Conservation at Community Gardens
Visit Homewood Heights Community Garden for a tour and panel discussion all about water capture, storage, and conservation on June 3rd. Learn more »


Slow Food Annual Tomato Dinner
Come to Springdale Farm to celebrate tomato season on June 8th. Benefiting Springdale Center for Urban Agriculture and Slow Food Austin, this dinner highlights a variety of types and preparations of home-grown tomatoes from the farm. Learn more »


Green Gate Summer Farm Camps
Enroll your kids in Farm Camp at Green Gate's award-winning certified organic farm. Mornings are spent helping farmers and afternoons are a mix of play, games, learning, napping and independent exploration. Learn more »

 

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