Cultivating 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
EarthShare of Texas HEB Tearpad Campaign
March 28 - May 1. In recognition of Earth Day, HEB has selected EarthShare of Texas to be the April beneficiary for its in-store coupon promotion. This means that customers can tear off and add check-out coupons worth $1, $3, or $5 to their total bill to support environmental work throughout the State of Texas. When you support EarthShare of Texas, you support the work of over 3 dozen environmental nonprofits in Texas, including SFC!
Austin Give 5% to Mother Earth Day
April 20, 2018. Austin Give 5% to Mother Earth is a campaign held each year in honor of Earth Day. Austin businesses pledge to donate 5% of their sales on Friday, April 20 to the Give 5 fund, which is then distributed equally to nine nonprofit organizations working to preserve and protect our local environment. So get out there on April 20th, shop at one of the participating businesses, and support SFC and our local environment!
11th Annual Farm to Plate
May 9, 2018, 7pm-9:30pm. Join us and Austin's most acclaimed local chefs as we celebrate the bounty of Central Texas. Our 11th Annual Farm to Plate fundraising event will be held on Wednesday, May 9th from 7pm-9:30 pm at Barr Mansion, with an exclusive VIP hour held from 6pm-7pm.
SFC May Tour
May 29, 2018, 12pm-1pm. We invite you to join us for a free, 1-hour tour of our 4-star rated green energy office and community space. We'll take you on a tour of our facility and gardens while sharing with you stories of work we do to strengthen our local food system.
Recent Blog Posts
What’s New with the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program?
Sara Law, Food Access Manager, SFC Double Dollars
This marks the 19th year that SFC has been running the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) with the Texas Department of Agriculture and Texas WIC. This is a seasonal program (April through...
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Farm to Work has a Fresh New Look
Adrienne Haschke, Farm Direct Projects Manager
We are thrilled to unveil the new Farm to Work icon!
With roots dating back to 2007, Farm to Work began through a partnership with Sustainable Food Center, the...
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How to Fertilize Your Garden this Spring
Bianca Bidiuc Peterson, Grow Local Program Manager
According to experts, most habits follow the same 3-step pattern: “reminder, routine, reward.” If the reward is positive, then it is more likely you will repeat the routine the next time the reminder comes around. Whether you are a new or seasoned gardener, forming a few good gardening habits is...
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Advocating for Texas Farmers in The Farm Bill
Alex Canepa and Joy Casnovsky
Every five years Congress sits down to write what is colloquially referred to as “Farm Bill,” a piece of legislation that governs farm production, rural development, and many nutrition programs....
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