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THIS WEEKEND AT THE MARKETS Highlights, Vendors, Events and more. Downtown and Sunset Valley - Sat, May 2 |
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Markets are open this weekend! Come visit over 60 local farmers, ranchers, and small food businesses to keep your pantry stocked with fresh and delicious food.
To keep our vendors, staff and customers safe, we request everyone wear a face covering or mask while in the market area. Please visit our website to learn more about these and other safety measures to help you prepare for your visit.
Would you like to get in and out in even less time? Check out our post on food access resources and a list of vendors you can preorder from before you arrive! |
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SFC UPDATE SFC events, news, blogs and more. |
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The Food Must Go On TONIGHT! April 30, 7pm. Tune in for our free virtual event celebrating the people who are committed to nourishing our community in the face of unprecedented challenges. Enjoy interviews, demos, tours and more with chefs, farmers, and foodies, while we rally to raise funds for SFC! Read more »
"A Clean Getaway: A Primer on Market Sanitization" By Amy Gallo, Farmers' Market Programming Manager. Amy shares what we are doing behind the scenes at our SFC Farmers’ Markets to stay safe for everyone. Read more »
Texas Mamma Jamma Ride Sept 19. If the Covid-19 lockdown inspired you to dig your bike out of the garage to help you stay active, or has you daydreaming about fun community events, consider signing up for the Texas Mamma Jamma Ride! Learn more » |
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WHAT WE'RE READING THIS WEEK We've dug up the dirt so you don't have to. |
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"The Supermarket After the Pandemic" By Ian Bogost, The Atlantic - The coronavirus will change grocery stores, and probably not for the better. Read more »
"Italy Considers Permits For Undocumented Migrants To Fill A Big Farmworker Gap" By Sylvia Poggioli, NPR - The country faces a shortfall of up to 350,000 laborers just when it is bracing for deep economic impacts from the novel coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
"National Guide to Finding Local Food" By National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition - A state by state listing of websites, guides and directories to help people find local food. Read more »
"Trump orders meat processing plants to stay open" By Kaitlan Collins and Maegan Vazquez, CNN - President Donald Trump signed an executive order under the Defense Production Act to compel meat processing plants to remain open amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more » |
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THE WEEKLY We'll be sharing recipes to cook, terms you should know, and more in our weekly selection! |
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Recipe: No-Mayo Chicken Salad Our refreshing take on a classic with herbs and a touch of jalapeño. Ideal for the upcoming spring and summer months! Read more » |
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