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
12th Annual Farm to Plate
May 9, 2019, 6:00-9:30pm
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
5 Things You Probably Aren’t Growing in Your Garden…but Could Be
Morgan Ehmling, Grow Local Intern
Are you getting bored of growing the same fruits and veggies season after season? Our Central Texas climate limits the variety of things we can grow here, but we bet there are few plants that you just haven't thought of. See our list below for some fun ideas on plants you can try out in your...
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Everything You Need to Know About Food Safety and SFC Farmers Markets
Amy Gallo, SFC Farmers' Market Programming Manager
If you follow food news closely, it seemed as though 2018 was the year of food-borne illness. Between contaminated lettuce, ground beef, burritos and eggs, it seemed like no food items - from grocery stores to fast casual dining - were left safe. After...
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Growing Together: Highlights from the 2019 TOFGA Conference
Sayuri Yamanaka, Community Engagement Manager and Hilda Gutiérrez, Food Access Director
Last month we sent four staff members to the Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (TOFGA) Conference. TOFGA is a statewide non-profit organization focused on education and advocacy for Texas farmers, ranchers,...
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Our Valentine is... You!
This Valentine’s Day we are sending our love to… YOU! Because of the support of our incredible community, together we have been able to accomplish so many incredible things this fiscal year. In just the last 6 months, individuals like you have donated over $112,000 to support healthy, local...
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