Both our Downtown and Sunset Valley markets will be open on Saturdays from 9-1.
 
 
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THIS WEEKEND AT THE MARKETS
Highlights, Vendors, Events and more. Downtown and Sunset Valley - Sat, Mar. 21
 
To our valued SFC Farmers’ Market community:

Thanks to an order passed by the Travis County Judge on Tuesday, we are considered a critical healthy food access point during the COVID-19 crisis and will remain open to the public. Both our Downtown and Sunset Valley markets will be open on Saturdays from 9-1.

We can only do this if our vendors, shoppers, and staff follow a new set of guidelines for interacting at the market. Please read more on our website to find out about social distancing at the market, our sanitation procedures, and the importance of supporting local farms and businesses during this scary time.

Please check back to our website, Facebook and Instagram for updates on how you can support local farms, ranches, and small businesses. We will update with additional purchasing outlets, community organizations offering additional support, and market layouts this Friday to make your trips easy and quick.

If you have additional questions please contact us at farmersmarket@sustainablefoodcenter.org

Thank you for all of your support and we will see you at the markets!
 
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WHAT WE'RE READING THIS WEEK
We've dug up the dirt so you don't have to.
 
"There Is Plenty of Food in the Country"
By Michael Corkery, David Yaffe-Bellany, Amelia Nierenberg and Quoctrung Bui, The New York Times - Americans have been alarmed by empty grocery shelves, but while food suppliers and retailers say they are struggling with surging demand, they insist the supply chain remains strong. Read more »

"Small Farms Also Struggle as Restaurants Shut Down Due to Coronavirus"
By Lisa Held, Civil Eats - With the sudden closure of restaurants around the country, farmers are looking for new ways to feed their communities and stay afloat. Read more »

"How Austin Can Help Support Local Restaurants Impacted by Coronavirus"
by Erin Russell, Eater Austin - Big and small ways to help keep Austin restaurants, bars, and food trucks going. Read more »

"All Austin restaurants rolling out delivery, to-go, or closing temporarily"
By Katie Friel, CultureMap Austin - To help combat ease some of the financial loss, many Austin restaurants and bars are adding to-go, curbside, or delivery options for the first time, while others are closing temporarily.
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SFC UPDATE
SFC events, news, blogs and more.
 
"Food Access Resources in Central Texas"
With the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic setting in, we have compiled a list of food access resources for our Central Texas community. From farmers' markets, CSA's, delivery options, and everything in between, we will keep our blog up-to-date with a list of ways you can ensure that healthy food stays on your table at home. Read more »

Farm to Plate
[Date currently being evaluated]. At Farm to Plate you'll enjoy bites from 30 of Austin's best chefs, while supporting local, sustainable farms. Farm to Plate also features local artisan cocktails, local wines and craft beers. Get your ticket or table today! Learn more »

Texas Mamma Jamma Ride
Sept 19. Resolve to exercise more, connect with new people, and give back to your community in 2020 with the Texas Mamma Jamma Ride! Registration is open now and we're proud to be one of the beneficiaries. Learn more »
 
 
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THE WEEKLY
We'll be sharing recipes to cook, terms you should know, and more in our weekly selection!
 
Recipe: Smokey Black Bean Quinoa Salad
This recipe for Smokey Black Bean Quinoa Salad from The Happy Kitchen/La Cocina Alegre® is naturally gluten-free, vegan, and nut-free. It can also be made with mostly shelf-stable ingredients. And, most importantly, it’s delicious! While the blog post may be geared toward potlucks, it's also a filling and simple dish to keep your family satisfied. Tip: Swap out fresh herbs or peppers for dried spices if you don't have those items on hand.

Term You Should Know: "Supply Chain"
You may have seen a lot of news about the food supply chain lately. This term refers to the many processes that take place to get food from a farm to a plate. This can include production, processing, storing, transporting, marketing, consuming and disposing. However, depending on how you get your food the supply chain can be much simpler. For example, if you get produce from a farmer's market the supply chain is production>consumption>disposal. Diverse supply chains can lead to a more just and robust food system.
 

 

 

 
 

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