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About Our Vendors
We are proud to announce that the following farmers / vendors will be participating in the SFC Farmers' Market in 2010. We are the largest certified growers-only market in the state of Texas.
SFC Farmers' Market is comprised of three main locations--Saturday markets Downtown and at Sunset Valley, and, the Wednesday market at The Triangle.
Please note that "DT-S" means the vendor is only coming to the market on Saturdays at the Republic Square Park location Downtown, "SV-S" means the vendor is coming to the Sunset Valley location on Saturdays, and, "W" means the vendor is only coming on Wednesdays, and "DT-S / SV-S / W" means the vendor or farmer is coming to all markets.
Animal Farmwww.trcat.com/animalfarm.htm 16723 Sycamore, Cat Spring, TX 78933View map of Animal FarmCas 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
DT-S, SV-S, W
Austin Natural Soapwww.austinsoap.comBrian and Annette Towns
Austin Natural Soap strives for a healthy alternative to commercial soap. Products are handcrafted and handmade in Austin, Texas in small batches using only quality plant-based oils for their moisturizing properties. They also carry a natural body product line of massage oils, dead sea bath salts, solid perfumes, lip balms, essential oils, and brown sugar body scrubs. Everyone that has tried Austin Natural Soap never goes back to industrial soap! 512-394-1541
SV-S
Austin Organics www.trcat.com/animalfarm.htm6003 FM 2325, Wimberley, TX 78676Joe Rosanova
Local, fresh, lettuce and greens even in hot weather and deep winter. Certified organic greenhouse operation.
DT-S, W
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
DT-S, SV-S, W
Bar W Farm and Ranch Route 1, Box 273, Mullin, TX 76864Jeffry Wylie
Jeff, 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
DT-S, SV-S, W
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
DT-S / W
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
DT-S / W
Blackland Prairie Farm1818 CR 432, Taylor, TXCarin 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
DT-S
Bona Dea Bread
www.bonadeabread.comLauren Hubele
The search for gluten-free, quality and responsibly sourced flours is over! You can find gluten-free bread mixes, ready-to-eat breads and snacks and local wheat challah at their booth at the market. They also have vegan spreads. DT-S
Bradshaw Farms{vegetables, fruits, yard eggs, greenhouse tomatoes & peppers – info source http://www.bastrop1832farmersmarket.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=33&Itemid=35}220 Zapalac Rd., Smithville, TX 78957Arthur and Erika BradshawArthur and Erika Bradshaw grow many good vegetables throughout the year out of their Smithville farm. Their vegetables include okra, squash, eggplant, lettuce, and year-round hydroponic tomatoes. 513-360-4799SV-S
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 are taking a year-long sabbatical, so we'll have to wait until 2011 for their return.
Cake and Spoon
Melissa Brinckmann
512-426-7697
www.cakeandspoon.com
The Cake and Spoon offers a full range of handmade pastry featuring local ingredients. Savory quiches using Smith & Smith Farms eggs, Richardson Farms fresh bacon, Kocurek Family sausages, and a wide variety of seasonal vegetables are market favorites. They also offer fresh scones, dessert tarts, and cakes using the best of seasonal fruits. Melissa Brinckmann has been professionally cooking and baking in Austin for more than 20 years.
DT-S, SV-S
Cocoa Puro Kakawa Chocolateswww.cocoapuro.comTom 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.. ."
DT-S
Co-Op Coffee/Owl Tree Roastingwww.owltreeroasting.comDavid AllenTraditional artisan-roasted coffee from the finest hand-selected beans. Mindful of Owl Tree’s global reach, they run their business as if the world depends on it. With other like-minded, coffee-related businesses committed to ecological and social responsibility, they help minimize their collective impact on the global environment and maximize the quality of life for everyone on the coffee supply-chain. 512-923-0750SV-S
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
DT-S
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
out until late summer (DT-S)
Dai Due
Jesse 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.
DT-S, SV-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! Joseph and Vicki love to provide fresh, good quality peaches and vegetables to their customers, who they consider very important and deserving of fair treatment.830-997-0429
SV-S
Dewberry Hill Farmswww.dhfarms.com5619 FM 1624, Lexington, TX 78947Jane and Terry LevanA family owned, pastured based farm specializing in compassionately raised poultry. Their passion is healthy, affordable food. 512-253-0008SV-SEdimoto 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
DT-S
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
SV-S
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
DT-S, SV-S, W
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.
Finca Pura Vidawww.fincapuravida.org944 Lakeview Rd.Fayetteville, TX 78940 Gayla and Edgar ChavezFinca Pura Vida practices farming sustainably, bringing seasonal heirloom vegetables—especially tomatoes-- and fruits, along with grass fed pork and beef. Eggs come from free ranging chickens that eat grass and bugs. Future products include jams, lard, marinated meat, dehydrated vegetables, roasted heirloom tomatoes and miel de ayote.SV-S
Flintrock Hill Farm10981 FM 20, Kingsburg, TX 78638Jackie and Fred PomrenkeFred and Jackie Pomrenke have grown hydroponic vegetables in greenhouses and shade houses since 1999. They always have a line of satisfied customers waiting to buy their tasty tomatoes year-round. 830-639-4686SV-S
Full Englishwww.fullenglishfood.comShadrach SmithFull English makes British food in South Austin. They make their all-time favorite treats from improved and tested recipes, collected from three decades of obsessive home baking back in England, GB. Their goal is not to be “authentic” but to make the most delicious food you can imagine – which means good, fresh, local and seasonal ingredients wherever possible, the same way they cook at home. 512-769-4786SV-S
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
DT-S
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
W
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.
DT-S
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
DT-S, W
Gwen Rocks JewelryGwen KatzGwen Rocks Jewelry designs original, quality, handmade jewelry made with genuine semiprecious stones, sterling silver, copper, and 14 kt gold filled wire. 512-215-9393SV-S
Hairston Creek Farmwww.hairstoncreekfarm.com4300 CR 335, Burnet, TX 78611
Gary and Sarah RowlandHairston Creek Farm is a small sustainable family farm specializing in organic vegetables, herbs, and fruit. Certified organic by the Texas Department of Agriculture since 1993, their goal is to provide fresh, organic, high quality, nutrient dense, local produce in season. They produce mixed vegetables on 17 acres, have a small apiary (to improve pollination) and a flock of pastured chickens to provide fresh pastured eggs. They also make jams, jellies, pickles and pesto in their state certified commercial kitchen. 512-756-8380SV-S
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
DT-S / W
Hill Country Cupcakewww.hillcountrycupcake.comKathryn BycuraHill Country Cupcakes are hand-made daily with fresh, high quality ingredients. Each cupcake is made with organic ingredients and is frosted and decorated individually with great care. They also offer vegan and gluten-free cupcake options. Other cupcake fun include two styles of whimsical cupcake cakes as well as party and gift ideas. The best part? Cupcake delivery to your front door! 512-300-1560SV-S
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
DT-S
Hill Country Homestyle Canningwww.kanns.comKeith ReehHill Country Homestyle Canning is a small German family business. Products include crunchy dill pickles; pickled okra, garlic and carrots; jalapeno peppers; salsas; habanero ketchup, jellies, jams, and preserves; and sauerkraut. Canning along with farming has always been a way of life in Fredericksburg. They make what they can with the freshest of produce for a quality product and old fashioned taste. 830-997-8239SV-S
Indian Hills Farmhttp://www.indianhillsorganics.com/ {dead link}267 Big Bow, Smithville, TX 78957Karen and Hersh KendallIndian Hills Farm prides itself in having beautiful and healthy vegetables and animals. Their certified organic flowers and produce are a delight to the eye and palate. Their cattle are grass fed, and right breeding produces the most tender meat as they have black angus, murray grey, and Maine Anjou breeds. Each of these breeds rank in the top four for the tenderness gene. Come for a farm tour. They would love to show you what they have. 512-237-4792SV-S
Itz GardenMelvin Itz426 Gaymen Lane, Fredericksburg, TX 78624Itz Garden provides fresh fruits and vegetables from mid-May – Novembe. The produce includes tomatoes, egg plant, bell peppers, sweet potatoes, onions, beets, blackberries, pears, plums, watermelon, cantaloupe.SV-S
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
DT-S
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
DT-S, SV-S
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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DT-S, SV-S, W
Johnson’s Backyard Garden http://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 900 members. Offering pick-up during Wednesday's Triangle Market and Saturday’s Sunset Valley and Austin Farmers’ Market Downtown. 512-386-5273
DT-S, SV-S, W
Kala's Kuisine www.kalaskuisine.com Kala UpretyKala 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
DT-S, SV-S, W
Kelly Jo & Companywww.kellyjoandcompany.comKelly StuthKelly Jo’s salsas and sauces are 100% natural, hand-made in a commercial kitchen in small batches for the highest possible quality. Their signature salsa is made fresh and distributed daily. Kelly Jo and Company only uses the highest quality in low fat, low calorie ingredients full of vitamins. 512-919-6072SV-S
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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DT-S, SV-S
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
DT-S, SV-S, W
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
DT-S, SV-S, W
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
DT-S, SV-S
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
DT-S, and first W of month
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.
W in season
McCall Creek Farmswww.mccallcreekfarms.com4524 North US Hwy 281, Blanco, TX 78606Mark ItzMcCall Creek Farms produces fresh fruits and vegetables year round. The produce includes tomatoes, peaches, bell peppers, okra, squash, blackberries, and cucumbers.SV-S
McKemie Homegrownhttp://austinfarm.org/homegrown2336 Sand Hollow, Dale, TX 78616W.M. McKemieMcKemie Homegrown offers a variety of tasty peppers, tomatoes, squash, and peaches from their Dale farm. They also offer many products, such as their blackberry jam, through mail order. 512-764-2122SV-S
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
DT-S, SV-S, W
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
DT-S
Microbial Earthhttp://www.microbialearth.com/ Kyle, TX 78640 Patrick Van HarenMicrobial Earth is a local company dedicated to the Central Texas Community. They produce products that help save natural resources and expenses, researching ways to put more microbes into the soil naturally, and producing quality humified compost. Also compost tea and worms! 512-275-6581SV-S, DT-S, occasional W
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
DT-S, W
MO Produce85 Calle Jacaranda, Brownsville, TX 78520Miguel Ortiz & Jed Murray100% Texas grown artichokes! Only three-four weeks in March-April. Wait until 2011.SV-S, DT-S
The Farm at Montesino Ranchwww.montesinoranch.com300 Little Arkansas Rd, Wimberley, TXMelody McClaryThe Farm at Montesino Ranch is a certified organic farm located along the Blanco River outside of Wimberley. They plant about 75 varieties of vegetables, fruits and herbs each year. Come get some! 512-847-7393
SV-S
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
DT-S, SV-S
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
DT-S, SV-S, W
Oma’s and Opa’s Farmhttp://www.austincsafarm.com/3961 N. Grape Creek Rd., Fredericksburg, TX 78524View map of Oma's and Opa's Farm
Johnny (J. W.) Ottmers
Year-round crops abound from this ol' time farmer in the Hill Country. He also carries yard eggs that are the public’s favorite. Starting a community supported agriculture (CSA) shares option this spring of 2010 with his son, Kevin! See website above. 830-685-3313
DT-S, SV-S, W
Ottmer’s Family Farm http://www.austincsafarm.com/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 year-round field crops that taste good on any foodie’s table. Starting a community supported agriculture (CSA) shares option this spring of 2010 with his dad, J.W. Ottmers! See website above. 830-889-2120
DT-S, SV-S, W
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
DT-S, SV-S, W
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
DT-S, SV-S, and W in season
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.
DT-S (out until late summer)
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
DT-S
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
W
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
DT-S, SV-S, W
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
W
Rasmey’s Garden3309 S. Old Bastrop Hwy, San Marcos, TX 78666Rasmey and Matthew RaymondRasmey and Matthew Raymond love sharing their various potted plants, eggs, and passion for their work with others. 512-392-9315SV-S
Renee Fuqua2808 S. 4th StAustin TX 78704Renee uses sustainable methods to grow artichokes, which will be fresh at the markets in MayDT-S
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. 830-393-6022
DT-S
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.
DT-S
Richardson Farms
www.richardsonfarms.com/
2850 County Road 412, Rockdale, TX 76567
View map of Richardson Farms
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
W and SV-S
Riverside Pecans 1000 Club Dr., Luling TX 78648
Lise Ross
View map of Riverside Pecans
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
DT-S in season
Round Rock Honey Konrad Bouffard
Unfiltered, pure, local honey that is essence from Conrad’s prolific hives. 512-923-1024DT-S, SV-S, W
RuthMeadersArt http://www.deepintheheartart.com/Ruth Meaders
Ruth paints amazing sky scenes, pastoral farm landscapes, natural settings and more. 512-385-3227DT-S
Serious Sourdough Jean and John Brooks
Jean has been a popular baker at the farmers' market downtown ever since she stocked her tables with some serious sourdough breads and more in the form of cakes, quick breads, pies, and muffins. She also has gluten-free options. She's a title holder of Master Food Preserver, and has had the award of Colorado State Fairs Queen of the Kitchen Award. Look for her ingredients to be primarily local, either bought from the farmers or grown right in her own garden. The grains she uses are organic. The holiday menu that Jean presents in the fall will also make your mouth water. 512-564-1075 DT-S
Sesa Teawww.sesaconcepts.comAswini SivawamySesa Tea creates the most incredible handcrafted tea blends found anywhere, globally sourcing the finest ingredients available. Supporting their quality and innovation is their promise to deliver the highest level of customer service excellence in serving you the finest herbal tea products available. 512-554-6117SV-S
Sgt. Pepper’s SaucesJ.P. HaysSgt. Peppers sauces makes delicious pesto, salsas, hot sauces, spice blends and other condiments. 512-280-2727SV-S
Soy Delites
www.soydelites.comChristy Bell
Christy has a variety of the soy-based candles that burn efficiently and smell wonderfully soothing. She provides an incredibly aromatic product, which is also visually pleasing and beautiful. 512- 451-1217SV-S
Straight from the Vinestraightfromthevine.netStacey ThompsonStraight from the Vine aims to provide you creative, unrefined foods that support your efforts to nourish and heal your body. That’s why they start out with raw, organic, cultured sauerkraut – a perfect complement to your daily diet. 713-240-5182SV-S
Swede Farmwww.swedefarm.com26373 W. Brooks Rd., Waller, Texas 77484Tim and LeeAnne CarlsonSwede Farm is a family-owned farm that prides itself in producing high-quality goat milk, yogurt, kefir, cheese and even goat milk soap. They enjoy being intimately involved in the production of what they eat and drink and look forward to sharing their minimally-processed and fresh goat milk. They also encourage others to come out and meet their goats! 936-931-1863 SV-S
Sweetish Hill Bakery & Caféwww.SweetishHill.com3501 Dime Circle, Suite 101, Austin, TX 78744Jim MurphySweetish Hill Bakery & Café has been an Austin institution for more than thirty years. They prepare their goods in the classic French method with only quality ingredients, time-tested recipes and the utmost care. Sweetish Hill makes breads, pastries, cookies, rolls and cakes for the market. Owner Jim Murphy has direct connection to American Mid-West wheat farmers where they procure their grain. 512-472-1347SV-S
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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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 eggs!. 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
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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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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 Patchwork Neighborhood Farmswww.urbanpatchwork.orgPaige HillUrban Patchwork grows locally, within the city limits of Austin, and promotes sustainable food production, nutritional education, food accessibility and related jobs. They produce vegetables, fruits, herbs, eggs and nuts. 512-662-1854W
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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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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Way Back When (formerly Remember When) Dairy 2359 CR 1442, Yantis, TX 75497Mark and DeOnna Ganske 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. Butter is available too! 903-810-7153
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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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