SFC cultivates a healthy community by strengthening the local food system and improving access to nutritious, affordable food. SFC envisions a food secure community where all children and adults grow, share and prepare healthy, local food.
Upcoming Events
Seed Saving & Seed Swaping
January 26, 2019 10am-1pm
Join us and Central Texas Seed Library on National Seed Swap Day to learn more about how you can save seeds from your own garden. We will have 2 mini-classes at the SFC Farmers' Market Downtown followed by a seed swap.
Mardi Gras Dinner at Eden East
March 3, 2019, 6:30-10pm
Join us at Eden East Farm and Restaurant for a Mardi Gras inspired celebration featuring a Cajun menu created by Chef Sonya Cote with ingredients sourced directly from the farm. Proceeds benefit SFC.
12th Annual Farm to Plate
May 9, 2019, 6:00-9:30pm
Early Bird Tickets are now on sale! This sip-and-stroll event features delicious bites from the best Austin chefs who are dedicated to sourcing local and sustainable food from our area farmers. At Farm to Plate, you get a taste of the best cuisine Austin has to offer.
Recent Blog Posts
What We'd Like to See in the 2019 Texas Legislative Session
Alex Canepa, SFC Farmers' Market and Advocacy Manager
Local farmers and ranchers are heading into the 2019 Texas Legislative Session with a hot hand. After winning key victories in the 2018 Farm Bill, we are setting our sights on advancing policies that further sustainable agriculture and food...
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Engaging Community Leaders in Food Access
Simone Benz, Food Access Projects Manager
“I see myself in my customers,” Michelle expressed, as we wrapped up our third training for the community leaders who work with us as Promotoras and Facilitators for SFC’s Food Access projects.
Our Farm Stands project, as it has grown and...
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Make 2019 Your Best Year of Cooking
Molly Costigan, The Happy Kitchen Program Director
If you’ve resolved to cook more often, more skillfully, or more healthfully in 2019, The Happy Kitchen is here to help! And we know it’s not always as easy as it sounds. Big plans for roasted vegetables, homemade salad dressings, and hearty...
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2018 Farm Bill Update
Alex Canepa, SFC Farmers' Market Manager
After months of gridlock, Congress passed Farm Bill. The 2018 Farm Bill represents a compromise between the House and Senate versions of the bill, and includes important wins for local agriculture and nutrition programs. The final bill more closely resembles the Senate version, which SFC joined...
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