About Our VendorsWe are proud to announce that the following farmers / vendors will be participating in the Austin Farmers' Market in 2009: Please note that "S" means the vendor is only coming to the market on Saturdays, "W" means the vendor is only coming on Wednesdays, and "S / W" means the vendor or farmer is coming to both markets.
Acadian Family Farm (formerly Czech Country Produce) acadianfamilyfarm.wordpress.com
94 County Road 95B, Moulton, TX 77975 View map of Acadian Farms Rod and Nannette, Hannah and Mary Ardoin
Rod has been growing tasty and beautiful produce for more than 20 years. He and his wife, Nannette and their two daughters have been farming three years on several acres of their 20 acre farm in Moulton. They took the long way around to get to Texas by way of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Mexico. Moulton fell into their hearts when they saw the Lavaca County rolling hills and quaint towns. The family will bring a variety of sustainably grown vegetables almost all year, skipping August-Sept.
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, 361-596-4603.
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Animal Farm
www.trcat.com/animalfarm.htm
16723 Sycamore, Cat Spring, TX 78933
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Cas and Gita Van Woerden
Animal Farm is a permaculture farm where Cas and Gita give classes as well. They grow unusual and beautiful crops like squash blossoms and sun artichokes. 979-992-3038
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Austin Organics
www.trcat.com/animalfarm.htm
6003 FM 2325, Wimberley, TX 78676
Joe Rosanova
Local, fresh, lettuce and greens even in hot weather and deep winter. Certified organic greenhouse operation.
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B 5 Farms 814 Bunton Lane, Kyle, TX 78640View map of B5 Farms
Jamey Gage
History is the name of the game with the Gage family. In Jamey's family tree, you'll find folks who ran a dairy on South 1st street in Austin and another who had personal correspondence with Santa Anna. History comes to life on his market tables, too, with a rainbow's variety of heirloom tomatoes - "purple calabash," "cavernous," and "peach" (you'll know this one on sight), to name a few. 512-517-1024
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Banashah Kuukuh Partnership CR 1560, Grapeland, TX 75844James Story
James and his family didn’t want to let acres and acres of dewberries go to waste in their distant family farmland, so they undertake each spring to pick and pick ‘til their fingers turn blue to bring in the very first dewberry crops in the market. This crop is a true wild and slow food!
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Bat Creek Farm P.O. Box 637, Bertram, TX 78605Kim and Jacque McBride
Kim grows the best-tasting Galas, Molly Delicious, and Pink Ladies around. Nearby from Bertram, Kim also presses fresh, heavenly apple cider and makes apple turnovers. Look for Kim and Jacque in the summer with their heirloom tomatoes and blackberries, and in late summer for their apples. 512-355-3724
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Bee Creek Farm 19716 Cordill Lane, Spicewood, Texas 78669View map of Bee Creek Farm
Jan and Jesse Patton
Situated in Spicewood, Texas, Jan and Jesse bring in seasonal peaches and pears. They unfortunately, were frozen out this season and will be back in 2010! 512-264-0816
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Blackland Prairie Farm
1818 CR 432, Taylor, TX
Carin and Deron Moore
The Moores searched for two years before finding their farm in Thrall, Texas, with plenty of land to grow their small family farm and the vegetables and fruits for the market. 512-310-9355
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Blue House Flower Farm1439 Dagg Rd., Yoakum, TX 77995
View map of Blue House Flower FarmSuzanne and Don McLain
Suzanne and Don McLain find colorful bliss every morning they wake up on their specialty cut flower farm in Yoakum. They have four and a half acres filled with the Texas favorites, as well as unusual flowers that at to the beauty on your table. Look for their seasonal heirloom tomatoes, figs and celeriac. 361-293-2880
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Brazos Valley Cheeses - Homestead Heritage Farm 608 Dry Creek Rd., Waco, TX 76705View map of Homestead Heritage Farm
Marc Kuelth
Marc is a quality cheese maker from near Waco, and graces the market with more than 30 different types of gourmet cow's milk cheeses through the season (you'll have to choose between more than a dozen each week). From brie to mozzarella, from cheddar to parmesan, he's got your taste buds satisfied. 512-284-0196, http://www.austinfarmersmarket.org/
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Buena Tierra Farm
399 CR 383, Fredonia, TX 78642View map of Buena Tierra Farm
Steve Kraemer and Carey Burkett
This couple grows the most fantastically long carrots, sweet melons, luscious greens and more in their certified organic farm of red sandy soil in Fredonia. They experienced a set-back this spring a late hail storm followed by sizzling hot weather, but managed to eek out produce to share, just the same. 325-429-6301
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CAEDA Farms 182 Balch Rd., Elgin, TXView map of CAEDA Farms
Don and Cathy Miller
Don and Cathy are new comers into the farming field, but they learned well from Cathy's sister, Joan Gundermann. They have gotten bit by the farming bug and have a farm out in Elgin with berries, summer and fall crops. 512-310-7225
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Caskey Orchards
http://www.caskeyorchards.com/
802 El Camino Way, San Marcos, TX 78666
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Cliff and Sylvia Caskey
Cliff and Sylvia Caskey tend a wonderful variety of fruit trees; imagine peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots, figs, and more! Only in during the summer fruit season.
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Cocoa Puro Kakawa Chocolates
www.cocoapuro.com
Tom Pedersen
Tom has a passion for chocolate and creates a one-of-a-kind chocolate covered pure cocoa bean that is exquisite. A delight that caught the tastebuds of Sauver Magazine editors who put his product in the Sauver's TOP 100 FOODS list in the world for 2006. What else? The praise just keeps coming. Texas Monthly's food editor Pat Sharpe said in November, 2006 issue that she'd put the chocolates on her top 40 gifts to give (or get). Austin Monthly says, "45 - Cocoa Puro's Kakawa Cocoa Beans ranking on Saveur magazine's 2006 list of its top 100 favorite things from around the world. The famed beans which can be purchased at the Downtown Austin Farmers' Market.. ."
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Countryside Farm 376 Jones Rd., Cedar Creek, TX 78612View map of Countryside Farm
Sebastian and Esther Bonneau
Sebastian and Esther continue the hands-on tradition of raising not only pastured chickens for meat, but also offer at the market fresh feral hog, duck, rabbit, pheasant and turkey in smaller amounts. They are at Cedar Creek in Austin and follow the fine animal husbandry reminiscent of European farmers. 512-363-2310
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Creatlery by Ang Angela Woods-Meyer
As Angela Woods-Meyer puts it, she enjoys creating small pieces of artwork- in the form of necklaces, bracelets and earrings with sterling silver and beads; some are native stones from Texas. 512-252-8004
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Dai DueJesse Griffiths and Tamara MayfieldDai Due artisan products highlight the bounty and delicious fresh flavors of local farms and connect the farmer to the consumer by offering ready to cook and eat prepared foods. They feature coil and link sausages, freshly rendered lard, charcuterie, such as quail terrine and head cheese, ready to cook items like cider-braised pork belly and marinated hanger steak, and condiments featuring locally sourced ingredients such as applesauce, chutneys, and Fireman's 4 mustard. 512-524-0688 S
Davis Orchard 640 Luckenbach Rd., Fredericksburg, TX 78624View map of Davis Orchard
Joseph and Vicki Davis
This family peach farm from Fredericksburg knows how to grow their peaches, judging from the long lines every summer in front of their booth. Get to the Market early for the best pick! 830-997-0429
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Edimoto Ed Fortner
Ed brings tranquility, peacefulness and usefulness to the market weekly with his specially-made Japanese calligraphy adorned garden posts and fine wood knife holders. Get your very own "wise saying" inscribed for all to see in your garden! 512-288-0814
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Empanadas La Boca Fotini La Guardia
Fotini and her family come from a line of great cooks. She features empanadas of with ingredients of the market, pizzas, cakes, tarts, and more. They are ready-to-eat and delicious. 512-440-1110
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Engel Farms Engel Farms facebook pageKerr Road, Frederickburg, TX 78624View map of Engel Farms
John and Kay Engel
John and Kay and their two children love to farm. John grew up from generations of farmers and now specializes in summer crops, peaches, and fall peas and cole crops (March – December) There is also a bunch of preserves available from their fruit trees of peaches, plums, blackberries, and figs. 830-990-0537
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Farmer Russell's Beef Russell Altenhof, 1958-2007
"Farmer Russell" passed away February 26, 2007. We honored his memory and leadership in the Austin Farmers' Market by holding "Farmer Russell's Day" at the market Saturday, March 3, 2007.
Five S Ranch and Farm 90A Approximately 3 miles west of Hwy. 80, Seguin, TX 78155
Kenneth SaviorKenneth is able to grow wonderful yellow and red tomatoes in the summertime, and will be in the market with a fall/spring crop from his farm in Seguin. 210-872-3805
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Fredericksburg Grassfed Beef http://www.fredericksburg-grassfed-beef.com/110 East Highway Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78624View map of Fredricksburg Grassfed Beef
Chuck and Teppi Schmidt
Chuck and his family know where their beef comes from, having raised cattle from the same stock over the past 50 years on the same farm. The animals are treated humanely, gently, and raised on all natural grasses. 830-990-9353
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Garza Gardens 1600 Chicon, Austin, TX 78702View map of Garza Gardens
Martha Cason
The horticulture class at Garza High School sells fresh cut herbs locally grown in this East Austin school under Martha's supervision. 512-414-8667
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Greater Austin Clay Artists http://www.austinclay.com/Valerie Harrington
The artists in this group specialize in clay items like pottery and wall hangings and come almost every week to the market as a cooperative. Check it out each week, since the artisans go on rotation.
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Green Gate Farms 8310 Canoga Avenue, Austin, TX 78724View map of Green Gate Farms
Harold "Skip" Connett and Erin Flynn
The couple grows heirloom vegetables free of chemicals, right within the city limits. They are on the land of the Center for Maximum Building Potential. Farm stand at the center. 512-926-2436
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Gundermann Farms 7600 FM 102, Glen Flora, TX 77443 Joan Gundermann
Joan is a long-time farmer, growing on one dedicated certified organic farm, and another sustainably growing farm down the road with a plethora of vegetables and fruits. She brings in crops from Glen Flora most of the year except for the heat of summer. 979-677-3319
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Hands of the Earth www.greenbuilder.com/oasisgardenscsa 7651 Delwau Lane, Austin, TX 78725 View map of Hands of the Earth
Marysol Valle
Marysol is the farmer on the popular Hands of the Earth Farm (formerly called Oasis Gardens) that also serves as a Community Supported Agriculture farm that enlists participation from its members. Great certified organic vegetables of many different tastes come to Market. Hands of the Earth is VERY CLOSE, in East Austin. 512-386-7636
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Happy Vegan Baker www.happyveganbaker.com Inge Jorgenson
Inge has created flavorful vegan sandwiches, quiches and more for the “picnic” part of the market at The Triangle, and she also has cupcakes, cheesecakes and brownies that you wouldn’t know what you are missing (no eggs, dairy). 512-657-3934.
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Harvest Time Farm Stand 21910 FM 306 #2, Canyon Lake, TX 78133 Larry and Gail Smith
The couple in the Canyon Lake area grow a few 'star' vegetables like Italian eggplant and have fresh eggs for sell, with canned jellies and salsas as their primary specialty. 830-935-3159
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The Herb Shack 151 Hidden Oaks, Wimberley, TX 78676View map of The Herb Shack
Lisa Whited
Lisa grows culinary herbs "with love" and brings them to market to share. Her market stall looks more like a country cottage, furnished with potted plants and handmade trellises. 512-426-9661
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Homestead Land and Cattle
www.homesteadheritage.com 608 Dry Creek Rd., Waco, TX 76705 View map of Homestead Heritage Farm
John Kueltz
Raised in Crawford, TX, the USDA certified cattle is processed in their state approved butcher shop located on their five hundred acre farm in Waco. They offer prepared meats, beef sausages, hot dogs, and Canadian bacon.254-2302535
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Jake’s Natural Fine Foods Patti Harrison and David Levy
Jake’s has tasty varieties of hand-baked granolas that have gained the attention of national stores. They also feature great-tasting biscottis. 512-328-8904
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J.D. Bass Organic Farms 678 County Road 2178, Cleveland, TX 77327Jackie Bass
Jackie finds that selling direct to customers makes the most business sense, though he and his family still sell to grocers, too. Blueberries might be the celebrity products of their certified-organic farm, but don't miss their figs, either. High-quality summer vegetables including green beans, peas, cukes 'n' zukes, and yellow squash grace their market table in-season, too, as do watermelon and honeydew. 713-854-0479
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Jim Jim's Water Ice www.jimjims.com Jim May
Jim is a landmark at the Barton Springs pool, with his refreshing stand outside of the pool entrance during the summertime. He's become an icon too, at the Austin Farmers' Market as he sells his great treats made with natural fruit juices, from mid-March 'til it gets too cold!
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, 512-708-8285
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Johnson’s Backyard Garden www.jbgorganic.com
9515 Hergotz ln, Austin, TX 78742 View map of Johnson's Backyard Garden
Brenton Johnson
Certified organic, home of the largest CSA in Texas, with more than 700 customers. Offering a pick-up during Saturday’s Austin Farmers’ Market. 512-386-5273
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Kala's Kuisine www.kalaskuisine.com Kala Uprety
Kala produces authentic Napalese food including popular samosas. She won fist place in the 2007 Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival! Try that Curry Peak-o-de-Gallo sauce. 512-258-3077
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Kitchen Pride Mushrooms www.kitchenpride.com 1000 CR 348, Gonzales, TX 78629 Gina St. John
Gina and her son, Mark, sell for Phil & Bill McClain, who run the family operation in Gonzales. State of the art composting, mushroom culture and a small town attitude of providing excellent service have made Kitchen Pride a favored product at the market. Love those yellow oyster mushrooms and the baby portabellas!
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, 830-540-4516
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The Kocurek Family Charcuterier
Larry and Lee Ann Kocurek create charcuterie items made only from local, free range, hormone free meats. Charcuterie from only local products benefits and supports farmers and ranchers and exposes a food art form to all. (512) 291- 4461
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Lightsey Farms http://lightseyfarms.com/ 2033 FM 1365 Mexia, TX 76667View map of Lightsey Farms
Mary and Lisa Lightsey
When a parent dies, some children mourn. Others may even make tribute to their beloved mothers and fathers in the form of a small shrine or framed picture. But sisters Mary and Lisa Lightsey? When their father passed, they quit their jobs as school teachers to tend his orchard, full-time. A couple of dozen varieties of peaches anchor Lightsey Farms, while other tree fruits like pomegranates and figs spice things up. Look for pears from them, too, when the peaches are done. Their father would surely be proud. 254-562-7184
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Loncito's Lamb Twin Oaks Ranch, Dinero, TX 78350View map of Loncito's Lamb
Loncito CartwrightCertified organic, home of the largest CSA in Texas, with more than 700 customers. Offering a pick-up during Saturday’s Austin Farmers’ Market. 512-386-5273Loncito many will remember from our opening year in 2003, and he is BAAACK! Tender lamb, savory lamb, local lamb is now available at the Saturday market. 361-438-1289
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Maid in the Shade 117 Jeddo Rd., Rosanky, TX 78953View map of Maid in the Shade
Debbie and Red Ferrell
This family goat dairy relocated to Rosanky in 2007 to be closer to the Austin market and are providing a wide range of flavored goat cheeses for their customers. 512-237-3074
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Maine Root Freshed Brewed Tap Root Beer www.maineroot.com Mark and Matt Seiler
Mark and Matt, brothers two, came to love Austin, they do, they do. So much so that they moved from Maine, to make the best organic root beer on the plain. You gotta try it! On tap organic root beer brewed in East Austin. How local is that?
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Markley Family Farm 2727 Heynis South, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Bryan Markley
Bryan grows high quality strawberries and vegetables vertically in the field. Catch his hydroponically grown harvest November through July.
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Massey Farms 1400 Walnut Brownwood, TX 76801 View map of Massey Farms
Marlon Massey
A true Texas original, Marlon and his family bring mounds of vegetables to market, as well as flowers - from bachelor's buttons to zinnias. The Masseys are moving into fruit as well, with maturing plum, apricot, and peach trees promising a sweet future. 325-642-6046
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Mediterranean Chef www.themedchef.com Nikki Kaya
Baklava, hummus, tabuli... it just keep coming from the delightful handiwork of Nikki, the chef, who obviously enjoys preparing Mediterranean foods, much of it organic. The customers enjoy eating it too! 512-970-9150
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M and R Farm http://mandrfarm.com/ 235 New Salem Road, Seguin, TX 78155View map of M and R Farm
Ray Reininger
In case there was any doubt, rest assured that Ray is dedicated to organic farming practices. Before earning his certification, he spent 7 years replenishing the ground he tills with cover crops. He brings a wide variety of veggies to market, but he dreams of sweet fruit: Stay tuned in 2010, when he expects his blackberries and raspberries to begin bearing fruit. 830-660-3532
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Microbial Earthhttp://www.sunergie.com/Patrick Van Haren
Patrick brings humified compost, compost tea, and worms that enhance the fertility of organic home gardens. 512-275-6581
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Milagro Farm 504 Bartsch Ln., Red Rock, TX 78662View map of Milagro Farm
Kris and Amy Olsen
Kris and Amy are ‘transplants’ from California (2007), but you wouldn’t know it by the way the farm fans have taken to them just like family in the market. Kris grows heirloom garlic and tomatoes and other amazing year-round crops that are pristine in their glow at his stand. 512-321-4312
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Naegelin Farms 1781 Duck Pond Rd., Lytle, TX 78052View map of Naegelin Farms
John and Doris Naegelin
Sonny and his family have been farming for decades and direct marketing at farmers' markets for just as long. Expect some really good southern peas from Naegelin Farm, as well as the long season of great tomatoes, squash, peppers and melons, among many other vegetables. As a year-round farmer, he also has literally tons of carrots, greens, roots crops, onions and more in the fall, winter and spring. 830-709-3864
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Nile Valley Herbs Company www.nilevalleyherbs.com Awad Abdelgadir
Refresh yourself with a cool and tasty drink of fresh Hibiscus Mint Tea from Nile Valley Herbs Company. Boxes of tea can also be purchased. The products help Awad support community projects in his hometown in Sudan, already funding a water system and now with a goal of building a health center. 512-442-6907
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Oma’s and Opa’s Farm 3961 N. Grape Creek Rd., Fredericksburg, TX 78524View map of Oma's and Opa's Farm
Johnny Ottmers
Spring, summer and fall crops abound from this ol' time farmer in the Hill Country. He also carries yard eggs that are the public’s favorite. 830-685-3313
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Ottmer’s Family Farm 3685 S. RR 1623, Stonewall, TX 78671Kevin and Becky Ottmers
Kevin has attracted customers with his extended season hothouse tomatoes growing in the ground, along with cucumbers you can get in fall, winter and spring. He also grows sustainably the rest of Central Texas’s fine array of spring, summer and fall field crops that taste good on any foodie’s table. 830-889-2120
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Orange Blossom Farm 5318 FM 186, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834Bay and JoAnn Laxson, with Jason Laxson at the market most days
The certified organic tangerines that Bay and JoAnn and the family have been growing for decades (when everyone said it couldn't be done!) are sweet, delicious and healthy in season from about November to March. Get some Bower Tangerines, Dancy Tangerines or Valencia Oranges early. Summer melons also. 830-876-2103
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Pasta & Company http://www.austinpasta.com/ Sheryl Simpson and Teresa Swann
These gals know how to crank out the pasta. Featuring fresh pasta in about four different varieties each week, you can't go wrong with a pasta-dish-a-week. Often the pastas include something from the farmer's fields too. 512-453-0633
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Paw Bakery http://www.pawbakery.com/ Jasmine Lee
Jasmine has man’s best friend’s best booth at the Market, with dog and cat treats that put them both in dog heaven. Check out her all natural creations, including doggie-pops. 512-825-9596.
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Peach Creek Farm http://www.peachcreekfarm.us/375 Peach Creek Road, Rosanky, TX 78953View map of Peach Creek Farm
Rose and James Page
Peach Creek Farm specializes in free range Berkshire pork, pasture raised milk-fed beef, and seasonal produce. 512-332-1945
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Plum Creek Family Farm http://plumcreekfamilyfarm.com/ 2427 Old Kelly Road, Lockhart, TX 78644View map of Plum Creek Family Farm
Bessie Poland & Family
The Polands raise helathy, happy hens using sustainable practices in a clean, free-range environment to produce tasty all-natural eggs. Look for Bessie under the "Nana's Golden Eggs" sign. 512-398-4959
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Pola Artisan CheeseBrandon Shillings
This artisan cheese maker produces cheeses from Ashy Rind Pyramid to Beer Bathed Tomme. Brandon hails from Houston, but he's made his mark Austin. 832-887-1006
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Premium Lamb 7935 CR 2268, Lampasas, TXNina Cravey
The lamb is raised on grass on the family ranch in Lampasas, with no hormones nor antibiotics applied. Premium Lamb also features specialty dog treats, so take your four-footed friend to the Wednesday market! 512-341-3546.
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Psencik Peach Farm www.texaspeaches.com/psencik 255 Pfeiffer Road, Fredericksburg, TX 78624William and Sue Psencik
Psencik Peach Farm started 12 years ago near Fredericksburg when William and Sue bought 23 acres to start the orchard. Now several hundred-trees strong, the orchard produces excellent fruit for the Market as well as great blackberries. 830-990-0152
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Rasco Farm 20423 Ed Acklin Road, Manor, TX 78653View map of Rasco Farm
Larry and Michelle Rasco
The Rascos have lean, natural, and delicious registered Longhorn grassfed pastured beef. 512-484-2751
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Remember When Dairy (formerly Buttercup Farms) 2359 CR 1442, Yantis, TX 75497Mark and DeOnna Ganske --- TEMPORARILY OUT OF THE MARKET DUE TO IMPROVEMENTS BEING MADE TO OPERATIONS. BACK LATER IN THE SEASON!
One of only three Grade A cow's milk dairies in the state to sell low-temperature pasteurized milk (doesn't kill all the enzymes), the market is proud to host this dairy family that milks fresh the night before to sell direct to market customers the best-tasting whole milk in the city. No artificial hormones, no rbgh, no rbst, nor antibiotics to the cows. Not homogenized. Cows are 90% grass fed, only eating grain when they come in for milking. They come with full and half-gallon jugs, in skim, 2%, buttermilk and whole milk. Sometimes they have butter. 903-810-7153
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Rhew Orchard 762 CR 403, Floresville, TX 78114Anne Rhew
The Rhews have grown peaches and pecans for decades and it shows. They deliver the best, right to the market from their orchards in Floresville. See Ann in the fall with pecans. 830-393-6022
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Rios Products LLC www.riosofaustin.com Ben and Elias
These guys have scrumptious Brazilian 'handy' food (easy to carry in your hand as you walk around the market) with flavors blended from South America. They are winning "top 10" awards locally for their delicious salsas.
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Richardson Farms
www.richardsonfarms.com/
2850 County Road 412, Rockdale, TX 76567
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Jim & Kay Richardson and Lance & Cheryl Clark
Jim Richardson (a veterinarian) has farmed most of his life, being influenced by his grandfather at an early age. Jim took his passion for farming and love for animals and established Richardson Farms in 2000 in Rockdale, Texas. Currently, Richardson Farms specializes in humanely raised pastured pork, grass-fed beef, pastured poultry and free-range eggs. They also grow a few veggies: sweet corn, cantaloupes, and watermelons. As of September 2008, Lance (Jim and Kay's son) and Cheryl now live on the farm after loosing nearly everything during Hurricane Ike. They are the faces you will see and meet at both markets! 512-446-2306
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Riverside Pecans 1000 Club Dr., Luling TX 78648
Lise Ross
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Brother Grady and sister Lise grow and market local pecans from Luling. Lise capitalizes on the healthy benefits of the nuts, and also makes nut mix granola and flavored pecans. (830) 875 3538
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Round Rock Honey Konrad Bouffard
Unfiltered, pure, local honey that is essence from Conrad’s prolific hives. 512-923-1024
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San Miguel Seafood sanmiguelseafood.com Roberto San Miguel
Roberto is bringing in high-quality, freshly caught shrimp, snapper, flounder, amberjack, tuna, grouper in season as a family friend of small fishermen. He is "bringing a taste of the coast to Austin," with great prices and the best available. Also available to chefs wholesale. 512-680-5045
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Scott Arbor www.scottarbor.com 625 Old Woehler Road, Seguin, TX 78155
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Clyde and Ellan Scott, with children Joshua and TabithaClyde and Ellan Scott have been married for 32 years and have two children, Tabitha and Joshua. Tabitha is now managing a Seattle's Best Coffee Shop in Austin (corner 5th and Lamar), and Joshua, a movie producer and director, has numerous projects in progress. The children still work on the farm (especially Joshua) to make it a family farm. The Scotts have tilled their Seguin farm organically for over 29 years. They have followed organic methods for over 32 years. They offer excellent produce and a good selection, with freshness and taste as their trademark.
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, 830-379-0588
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Simmons Family Farm 2481 Holz Rd., Lockhart, TX 78644Harry, Maew, Penelope, Jacob and Sue Simmons
Harry and his family believe, “A local, family-oriented farm, with produce grown using natural, organic principles contributes (albeit in a small way) to the health and sustainability of our community and our world.” We thank the Simmons family for significant helping cultivate a healthier community with their great produce and deggs!. 512-293-1171
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South Austin People - So.A.P. www.southaustinpeople.com J.P. Fierro
Several natural oils blended in hand-crafted small batches make this soap fantastically creamy and soothing, in many different essences. Also available are liquid soaps, refresher sprays and lotions. Whimsical labeling describes how this soap is strong enough to wash hippies yet weak enough for dirty CEO’s. Take it from the creator, a University of Texas chemistry graduate who avoids petroleum products.
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Specialized Plant Sales 5539 Harms Road, La Grange, TX 78945
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Daniel and Elaine TeasDaniel has fruit-bearing trees, strawberry plants, cane plants, herbs, landscape natives, plumerias, and much more from his local family nursery. Always variety, color and more. 979-249-5007
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Spring Orchids www.springorchids.com 22332 Gosling Road, Spring, TX 77389View map of Spring Orchids
Renee Haase
Renee has more than a green thumb. She has a beautifying thumb that can grow orchids in the most precious colors and delicate formations. Come see and take away a bit of beauty! 832-326-5080
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Springfield Farm
965 CR 260, Moulton, TX 77975 Bryan and Ronda Bickham
The Bickham family has a vested interest in bringing you high quality, sustainably grown, and tasty vegetables and fruits to your palates. They believe that everyone should have responsibly-grown foods that are local and delicious and delivered to you with great customer service. 361-596-4511
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Smith & Smith 1600 S. FM 2184, Rogers, TX 76569View map of Smith & Smth
Angela, Colby and Cory Smith
The Smith’s happy, free-range chickens produce beautiful eggs. The enterprising Smith family also collects cistern water for watering plants and they grow a small plot of herbs and vegetables. 254-654-1313
SStar J Farms Emory and Teresa Johnson
Pecans, all natural and fresh grown using only sustainable methods. (254)643-3175
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Steele Farms www.freshtexasproduce.comMichael and Barbara Steele
Michael and Barbara Steele are gaining loyal customers who love their “farm stand” within the farmers’ market that features highest quality summer, fall, and spring crops, including many heirlooms. They are now starting FeildFresh delivery service to home buyers as well. 830-386-FARM (3276)
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Sunflower Farm Ken Mix
That's "Proferssor Mix" to you, should you happen to be a student at Texas State, where Ken teaches geography by day - or rather, by fall, winter, and spring. Come summer, he's a master of sunflowers, bringing an array of colors and sizes of blooms to market. 512-504-3039
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Tacodeli http://www.tacodeli.com/ Roberto Espinosa
Try Tacodeli’s healthy breakfast tacos from Sam using less fat and the award-winning lunch wraps are also available. Now featuring Thunderheart Bison buffalo tacos too! Vegetarian options available.
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Tecolote Farm 16301 Decker Lake Road, Manor, TX 78653View map of Tecolote Farm
David Pitre and Katie Kraemer Pitre
Farming about 12 total acres, David and Katie provide customers with cultural culinary delights and tastes because of their willingness to mix Asian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean type crops with the more usual set of vegetables that grace a person's table (available at market from March-August). 512-276-7008
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Texas Coffee Traders www.texascoffeetraders.comBeth and R.C. Beall
R.C. Beall discovered good coffee could make good friends and starting roasting coffee in Montana after a very bad cup of jo at a roadside café. Back in his home state of Texas, R.C. keeps an eastside roasting operation in Austin going with his wife, Beth. The coffee booth at the market features fair-trade, organic and a special Austin Farmers’ Market blen--get it just brewed or take some coffee home in a bag!
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Texas French Bread www.texasfrenchbread.com Murph and Ben Willcott
A long-time Austin favorite, Texas French Bread sells their artisanal breads (including the habit-forming raisin pecan), muffins and occasional pastries. Check out their new Thur/Fri/Sat night LOCAL DINNERS using almost all ingredients from the Austin Farmers’ Market (at the Rio Grande location).
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Texas Olive Ranch http://texasoliveranch.com/ Ranch Road 1557 & La Martita County Road, Asherton, TX 78827View map of Texas Olive Ranch
Karen Lee
Texas Olive Ranch is the first commercial producer of extra-virgin, 100% Texas olive oil in the state. Also check out stuffed olives, balsamic vinegar, dirty-martini mix, and olive soap. 512-466-3816
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Thai Fresh www.thai-fresh.com Nithiwadee "Jam" Sanitchat
Jam brings interesting and complex flavors to the market in ready to eat dishes, as well as helping people learn more and accomplish proficiency in Thai cooking at her personalized classes. She also now has a store on W. Mary for eat in or take out. Find out more! Meet her at the market or call 694-9796,
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Third Eye Gardeners Mark Peredes, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Amazing skills can be taught and practiced at the TSBVI, including growing vegetables and herbs. The instructors and gardeners come to sell their wares as well, so stop by to say hi.
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Thunderheart Bison www.thunderheartbison.com Home on the free range in South TexasHugh Fitzsimmons
Health-conscious consumer? Thunderheart Bison treats their animals with respect. They are free-ranging, never confined to feed-lots, never injected with or fed growth hormones, steroids or other supplements. Come learn the many health benefits of Texas grass-fed Bison and pick up some Guajillo honey too!
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Two Happy Children 2605 Henley Dr., Round Rock, TX 78681 View map of Two Happy Children
John and Yen Selkin
John and Yen, along with their two happy children, Ryan and Jacqueline, grow many types of Asian vegetables, mini sweet corn and popular summer products like tomatoes and melons. Almost year round you’ll see their faces; March through November.512-2181633
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Urban Roots www.youthlaunch.com Max Elliot
Urban youth work on an eastside Austin farm as part of the YouthLaunch non-profit to develop leadership skills, horticultural practices, and learn to work in teams and with the community. The Urban Roots project participants grow, and then sell, a wide variety of sustainably grown crops at the Saturday market, eastside farmstands, and donate produce to local soup kitchens and charities. 512-0342-0424.
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Vital Farms www.vitalfarms.com 4507 Brandt Road, Austin, TX 78744View map of Vital Farms
Elizabeth Cole and others
With hundred of happy chickens pastured in South Austin, Vital Farms illustrates that there can sustainable, humane, and certified organic egg production right in our reach. 512-573-9512.
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Walnut Creek Organic Farm www.walnutcreekorganicfarms.com 126 Walnut Creek Cove, Bastrop, TX 78602View map of Walnut Creek Organic Farms
John Paquin
This farm in Bastrop grows delicious certified organic crops year-round, and has a community supported agriculture program that includes pick-ups at the markets. John's crops include eggs, as well as tomatoes, onions, beets, potatoes, and squash. John is also a firm believer of “spreading the harvest” and donates significantly to area food banks.
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Watson Farms of Fredericksburg Sam and Jo Ann Watson
The Watsons produce delicious tomato, pepper, peach, strawberry and blackberry jams. Available in no-sugar variations. Jo Ann also makes fudge. 830-644-2616
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Wateroak Farm http://www.dairygoathaven.com/8187 Water Oaks Lane Bryan, Texas 77808 Mark and Pam Burow
Mark started with just a few goats for family and friends to partake of the goat's milk, but the demand soon outstripped the supply, and he thought, "Why not?" Mark and Pam's philosophy is that the strength of this nation depends on sound agriculture practices. With great tecnical backgrounds in the biomedical and animal science fields, the Burows were ready to dive in and make Wateroak Farm a full-fledged Grade A dairy. They will bring to market their delicious goat's milk ice cream, ricotta cheeses, yogurt, plain chevre and low-temperature pastuerized milk. 979-279-2372
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Will Heron Designs www.willheron.com Will Heron
Will offers cute, original illustrations on limited production tee shirts for men, women, and children. His line of onesies for infants will please both parents and baby alike. Everything is hand printed by Will using domestically produced blank tees and enviro-friendly inks.
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Winfield Farm 1204 Watterson Road, Red Rock, TX 78602 View map of Winfield Farm
Govinda Hough
Govinda with her family grow seasonal vegetables, some fruit and nuts. She draws from her experience as a child in Southern California gardening in a 2-acre plot with her 8 siblings. The family farm is on rich soil and a converted pasture with lots of acreage to grow. 512-985-6464.
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Wylie Farm and Ranch Route 1, Box 273, Mullin, TX 76864Jeffry WylieJeff, a graduate of the Agri-ecology course at Santa Cruz, California, incorporates his sustainable farming practices on his family’s long-held land in Mullin. He started in the summer of 2008 and brought in some of the sweetest Sugar Baby melons ever. He also grows wheat for the baker shoppers of the market! He will be one of the Market’s youngest year-round farmers. 325-985-3557
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