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
#FRESHISBEST WITH LICK HONEST ICE CREAMS
May 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019
In celebration of the spring season, Lick Honest Ice Creams is raising awareness and funds for SFC with their #FreshIsBest campaign.
Recent Blog Posts
3 Food Bills That Just Might Become Law
Alex Canepa, Farmers' Market and Advocacy Manager
As the saying goes, “all politics is local.” That’s why grassroots advocacy is so important.
Last week, we were honored to take part in Local Foods Awareness Day at the Texas Capitol, hosted by our friends at the...
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6 Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label You Need to Know
Alexandria Ancira, Intern
If you haven’t heard by now, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring food companies to update their nutrition labels for packaged foods by January 1, 2020 (or 2021 for smaller companies). Nutrition fact labels can be found on all foods sold in stores, excluding fresh produce...
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Introducing New Faces at our SFC Farmers' Markets
Sergio Torres, Farm Direct Coordinator
Hello everyone, my name is Sergio Torres, and I am the Farm Direct Coordinator for the SFC Farmers Markets. My job is a stealthy one, but yet, an essential role at the market; I oversee...
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Over 30 Local Chefs Supporting Local Farms
In Austin, we are so fortunate to have a large variety of local restaurants to dine at every single week. Our growing city has become a culinary destination for tourists and residents alike. Better still, so many of these local restaurants and chefs are dedicated to supporting our local farmers....
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