Sustainable Food Center

The Weekly Dirt

THIS WEEKEND AT THE MARKETS
Highlights, Vendors, Events and more. Downtown and Sunset Valley - Sat. June 12

We’re back! Find the SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley in our regular location behind the Toney Burger Center at the end of Bob Horrigan Trail. You can also find us Downtown at Republic Square; both markets run Saturday, 9 AM to 1 PM.

Downtown: Welcome our newest vendor Stoke Juice to the Downtown market. Each bottle is packed with fresh fruits and veggies like the super refreshing Solstice with watermelon, strawberry, lemon, and mint for a cool treat to sustain you while you do your shopping. Another way to make it through the morning is to stop by Billie and Jean's Farm for homegrown squash, radishes, herbs, and tender salad turnips. On your way out make sure to visit our artisan vendors, like Dream Bijoux for a sparkly something just for you. Reasonable prices and repurposed costume jewelry alongside beautifully set fossils and stones.

Sunset Valley: We can see clearly now the rain is gone. Take advantage of this wonderful weather with some easy picnic basket stuffers. Look no further than Bradshaw Farm for a container of bean dip and a loaf of bread, then head to Le Renard Patisserie for a jar of handmade nut butter and peach jam for some sammies. Round it all out with a basket of peaches from Engel Farms and even a ready-to-eat smokes beef sausage from Copper Creek Ranch!

SFC Farmers' Market match SNAP, WIC and FMNP benefits with Double Up Food Bucks! Visit our website for more information on which vendors will be at market, what products are in season, and more.

SFC UPDATE
SFC events, news, blogs and more.

The Black Farmer Files
June 23 - This free virtual event will explore the crossroads of black liberation, food justice, and Austin history. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion with individuals doing work around food and racial justice, including our staff members Hallie Casey and Simone Benz!

We're Hiring!
We are looking for part-time associates to assist at our Double Up Food Bucks booth on Saturday's at our SFC Farmers' Markets.

WHAT WE'RE READING THIS WEEK
We've dug up the dirt so you don't have to.

"LGBTQ+ Farms to Support this Pride Month—and All Year"
By Greta Moran, Civil Eats - ‘We are here to redefine what the family farm means, what the for-profit farming model looks like, and redefine what a human centered approach to farming can really be.’

"Queer Farmers Are Changing the Landscape"
By Jaya Saxena, Eater - Queer beekeepers, urban agriculturalists, and rural livestock workers are challenging not only conventional farming and food production practices, but also the image of farming itself.

"A new $4 billion investment from the USDA aims to make the U.S. food system more resilient"
by Beth Kowitt, Fortune - USDA investment will battle weaknesses in food production, processing, and distribution exposed by the pandemic and is designed to address existential issues like the climate crisis and inequity.

THE WEEKLY
We'll be sharing recipes to cook, terms you should know, and more in our weekly selection!

Recipe: Farmers' Market Salsa
Summer in Texas means it's time for fresh, seasonal salsa! Instead of buying salsa from the store, try this recipe using ingredients from our SFC Farmer’s Markets.

Job: Watershed Protection Dept Community Engagement Specialist
This position will coordinate community engagement efforts and public communication for the Watershed Protection Department. Watershed Protection protects lives, property, and the environment by reducing the impact of flood, erosion, and water pollution.

Event: Farmshare Austin's 2nd Annual Tomato We-Pick
June 20 & 26. Buy a box of juicy, organic, farm-fresh tomatoes and while you're at it, enjoy all the activities happening on the farm, including a farm tour, hands-on activities for kids, a farm Stand loaded with luscious veggies to stock up on all the veggies you need for your backyard cookout, and more!