Meet the Farmers

September 4, 2004

The bounty of locally grown produce is apparent at the Austin Farmers' Market with about 20 farmers, ranchers and growers present every Saturday and with some of them right now who sell at the Wednesday market (11 a - 2 p at 4th and Guadalupe in the park). PLEASE NOTE: Farmer appearances are written as of Tuesdays; should there be a change because of staffing or crop issues, we apologize for the inconvenience.

Here are the following farmers represented at the market on regular Saturdays: Kaune Line Farm, Animal Farm, Bat Creek Farm, Combs Gardens, Indian Hills Farm (back in Sept), Ottmers Farms, McCrary Farm, McCall Creek Farm, Oasis Gardens, Tecolote Farm (staying into October), Lost Truffle Farm, Neagelin Farm, The Herb Shack, Bikkurim Farm, The Blooming Idiots, Pure Luck Dairy and Farm (out in heat of summer), Veldhuizen Farm, Alexander Family Farm (back in Sept), Thunderheart Bison, Loncito's Lamb (and pork- every other week).

The farms out until October include Arrow K Ranch (possibly coming back sooner), Gundermann Farm, Big Foot Farm, Spicewood Spines, and the Garza Greens (a project of Garza High School students). Bradshaw Farm will be back in fall with tomatoes.

Some farmers have had troublesome health problems keeping them away and they show to loyal customers that they are not infallible. Groovy Greens owner Todd Oyler is recuperating from a fall for the past several months.

We see even in our short history of the market, that passages of change do occur. The Austin Gourmet Poultry and Gamebird's Charles Rogers is selling his wonderful poultry operation in order to make a career change. The next time you see Elizabeth Bouffard, she'll have a new born in her arms sweeter than the honey she sells with husband Konrad. Ben Willcott may appear sleepy-eyed sometimes because he is the father of a new baby this summer and baby cries compete with baker's hours at Texas French Bread.

Local Wednesday farmers and vendors expected THIS WEEK include: MUSHROOMS from Mark Addison's Exotic Fungus Farm, Mike Nolan of Oasis Gardens, and Bat Creek Farm with Kim McBride and apples galore and Chautauqua Foundation Salmon. Music coming Sept. 8th!

Let's support these local farmers both on Saturdays (9 a to 1 p) and Wednesdays (11 a to 1 pm) at Republic Square Park - 4th and Guadalupe!

posted August 31, 2004 | permanent link to this article

August 28, 2004

The bounty of locally grown produce is apparent at the Austin Farmers' Market with about 20 farmers, ranchers and growers present every Saturday and with some of them right now who sell at the Wednesday market (11 a - 2 p at 4th and Guadalupe in the park). PLEASE NOTE: Farmer appearances are written as of Tuesdays; should there be a change because of staffing or crop issues, we apologize for the inconvenience.

Here are the following farmers represented at the market on regular Saturdays: Kaune Line Farm (out 8/28), Animal Farm, Bat Creek Farm, Combs Gardens, Indian Hills Farm (back in Sept), Ottmers Farms, McCrary Farm, McCall Creek Farm, Oasis Gardens, Tecolote Farm (back 8/28), Lost Truffle Farm, Neagelin Farm, The Herb Shack, Bikkurim Farm (out 8/28), The Blooming Idiots, Pure Luck Dairy and Farm (out in heat of summer), Veldhuizen Farm, Alexander Family Farm (back in Sept), Thunderheart Bison, Loncito's Lamb (and pork- every other week).

The farms out until October include Arrow K Ranch (possibly coming back sooner), Gundermann Farm, Big Foot Farm, Spicewood Spines, and the Garza Greens (a project of Garza High School students). Bradshaw Farm will be back in fall with tomatoes.

Some farmers have had troublesome health problems keeping them away and they show to loyal customers that they are not infallible. Groovy Greens owner Todd Oyler is recuperating from a fall for the past several months.

We see even in our short history of the market, that passages of change do occur. The Austin Gourmet Poultry and Gamebird's Charles Rogers is selling his wonderful poultry operation in order to make a career change. The next time you see Elizabeth Bouffard, she'll have a new born in her arms sweeter than the honey she sells with husband Konrad. Ben Willcott may appear sleepy-eyed sometimes because he is the father of a new baby this summer and baby cries compete with baker's hours at Texas French Bread.

Local Wednesday farmers expected THIS WEEK include: MUSHROOMS from Mark Addison's Exotic Fungus Farm, Mike Nolan of Oasis Gardens, and Bat Creek Farm with Kim McBride. Music coming Sept. 8th!

Let's support these local farmers both on Saturdays (9 a to 1 p) and Wednesdays (11 a to 2 pm) at Republic Square Park - 4th and Guadalupe!

posted August 24, 2004 | permanent link to this article

August 21, 2004

Cathy Miller (for Gundermann) returns (in salmon shirt).

The bounty of locally grown produce is apparent at the Austin Farmers' Market with about 20 farmers, ranchers and growers present every Saturday and about six right now who sell at the Wednesday market (11 a - 2 p at 4th and Guadalupe in the park). PLEASE NOTE: Farmer appearances are noted as of Tuesdays; should their be a change because of staffing or crop issues, we apologize for the inconvenience.

Here are the following farmers represented at the market on regular Saturdays: Kaune Line Farm, Animal Farm, Big Foot Farm, Combs Gardens (LOTS OF PEPPERS NOW), Indian Hills Farm (back in Sept), Ottmers Farms, McCrary Farm, McCall Creek Farm, Oasis Gardens, Tecolote Farm (out 8/21), Lost Truffle Farm, Neagelin Farm, The Herb Shack, Bikkurim Farm (possibly out 8/21), The Blooming Idiots, Spicewood Spines (summer/fall), the Garza Greens (back in fall), Pure Luck Dairy and Farm (out in heat of summer), Veldhuizen Farm, Alexander Family Farm (back in Sept), Thunderheart Bison, Loncito's Lamb (and pork- every other week) and Arrow K Ranch (every other week).

Those folks who are ended with their peaches include Psencik Farm, Caskey Orchards and Lindig Farms. Al Lang of Al and Edna's had a very satisfactory summer selling his blueberries. Coming when he is not fighting fires is Bob Simpson of Earth's Source Farm, an outstanding pear orchardist who brings pears extraordinaire.

Bee Creek Farm is back at the Market with pears and we will see Cathy Miller of Gundermann Farms coming back! Bat Creek farm now has those one of a kind apples of Kim McBride's. Bradshaw Farm will be back in fall with tomatoes.

Some farmers have had troublesome health problems keeping them away and they show to loyal customers that they are not infallible. Groovy Greens owner Todd Oyler is recuperating from a fall for the past several months and thank you for your prayers and good wishes for Cathy Miller of Gundermann Farms (Joan Gundermann's sister). She is now ready to spring back.

We see even in our short history of the market, that passages of change do occur. The Austin Gourmet Poultry and Gamebird's Charles Rogers is selling his wonderful poultry operation in order to make a career change. The next time you see Elizabeth Bouffard, she'll have a new born in her arms sweeter than the honey she sells with husband Konrad. Ben Willcott may appear sleepy-eyed sometimes because he is the father of a new baby this summer and baby cries compete with baker's hours at Texas French Bread.

Local Wednesday farmers expected THIS WEEK include: MUSHROOMS from Mark Addison's Exotic Fungus Farm, Mike Nolan of Oasis Gardens, Mark Itz of McCall Creek Farm, Sylvia Alverez of Bikkirum Farm, and Bat Creek Farm with Kim McBride.

Let's support these local farmers both on Saturdays (9 a to 1 p) and Wednesdays (11 a to 2 pm) at Republic Square Park - 4th and Guadalupe!

posted August 18, 2004 | permanent link to this article

August 14, 2004

The bounty of locally grown produce is apparent at the Austin Farmers' Market with more than 20 farmers, ranchers and growers present every Saturday and about six right now who sell at the Wednesday market (11 a - 2 p at 4th and Guadalupe in the park). Give your tastebuds and eyes a spin on the host of vegetables and fruits, herbs and flowers that will be here for several weeks.

Here are the following farmers represented at the market on regular Saturdays: Kaune Line Farm, Animal Farm, Coaches' Corner, Big Foot Farm, Combs Gardens (back in Sept), Indian Hills Farm (back in Sept), Ottmers Farms (back in Sept), McCrary Farm, McCall Creek Farm, Oasis Gardens, Tecolote Farm (out 8/14 & 8/21), Lost Truffle Farm, Neagelin Farm, The Herb Shack (out 8/14), Bikkurim Farm, The Blooming Idiots, Spicewood Spines (summer/fall), the Garza Greens (back in fall), Pure Luck Dairy and Farm (out in heat of summer), Veldhuizen Farm, Alexander Family Farm (back in Sept), Thunderheart Bison, Loncito's Lamb (and pork- every other week) and Arrow K Ranch (every other week).

Those folks who are ended with their peaches include Psencik Farm, Caskey Orchards and Lindig Farms. Al Lang of Al and Edna's had a very satisfactory summer selling his blueberries. Still strong on peaches are Coach's Corner. New to the Market last week and coming when he is not fighting fires is Bob Simpson of Earth's Source Farm, an outstanding pear orchardist who brings pears extraordinaire.

Bee Creek Farm is back at the Market with pears and we will see Cathy Miller of Gundermann Farms back beginning 8/14! Bat Creek farm now has those one of a kind apples of Kim McBride's. Bradshaw Farm will be back in fall with tomatoes.

Some farmers have had troublesome health problems keeping them away and they show to loyal customers that they are not infallible. Groovy Greens owner Todd Oyler is recuperating from a fall for the past several months and thank you for your prayers and good wishes for Cathy Miller of Gundermann Farms (Joan Gundermann's sister). She is now ready to spring back.

We see even in our short history of the market, that passages of change do occur. The Austin Gourmet Poultry and Gamebird's Charles Rogers is selling his wonderful poultry operation in order to make a career change. The next time you see Elizabeth Bouffard, she'll have a new born in her arms sweeter than the honey she sells with husband Konrad. Ben Willcott may appear sleepy-eyed sometimes because he is the father of a new baby this summer and baby cries compete with baker's hours at Texas French Bread.

Local Wednesday farmers expected THIS WEEK include: MUSHROOMS from Mark Addison's Exotic Fungus Farm, Mike Nolan of Oasis Gardens, Mark Itz of McCall Creek Farm, Sylvia Alverez of Bikkirum Farm.

Let's support these local farmers both on Saturdays (9 a to 1 p) and Wednesdays (11 a to 2 pm)!

posted August 11, 2004 | permanent link to this article

August 7, 2004

The bounty of locally grown produce is apparent at the Austin Farmers' Market with more than 20 farmers, ranchers and growers present every Saturday and about nine who sell at the Wednesday market (11 a - 2 p at 4th and Guadalupe in the park). Give your tastebuds and eyes a spin on the host of vegetables and fruits, herbs and flowers that will be here for several weeks.

Here are the following farmers represented at the market on regular Saturdays: Kaune Line Farm, Animal Farm, Coaches' Corner, Big Foot Farm, Combs Gardens, Ottmers Farms, McCrary Farm, McCall Creek Farm, Oasis Gardens, Tecolote Farm, Lost Truffle Farm, Neagelin Farm, The Herb Shack, Bikkurim Farm, The Blooming Idiots, Spicewood Spines (summer/fall), the Garza Greens (back in fall), Pure Luck Dairy and Farm (out in heat of summer), Veldhuizen Farm, Alexander Family Farm, Thunderheart Bison, Arrow K Ranch and Indian Hills Farm.

Those folks who are ended with their peaches include Psencik Farm, Caskey Orchards and Lindig Farms. Al Lang of Al and Edna's had a very satisfactory summer selling his blueberries. Still strong on peaches are Coach's Corner. New to the Market last week and coming when he is not fighting fires is Bob Simpson of Earth's Source Farm, an outstanding pear orchardist who brings pears extraordinaire.

Bee Creek Farm will begin in a few weeks with pears as well as expected returns of Gundermann Farm and Arnosky Family Farms in September. We'll also see Bat Creek farm with those one of a kind apples of Kim McBride's. Bradshaw Farm will be back in fall with tomatoes.

Some farmers have had troublesome health problems keeping them away and they show to loyal customers that they are not infallible. Groovy Greens owner Todd Oyler is recuperating from a fall for the past several months and thank you for your prayers and good wishes for Cathy Miller of Gundermann Farms (Joan Gundermann's sister). She is now ready to spring back in a month or so.

We see even in our short history of the market, that passages of change do occur. The Austin Gourmet Poultry and Gamebird's Charles Rogers is selling his wonderful poultry operation in order to make a career change. The next time you see Elizabeth Bouffard, she'll have a new born in her arms sweeter than the honey she sells with husband Konrad. Ben Willcott may appear sleepy-eyed sometimes because he is the father of a new baby this summer and baby cries compete with baker's hours at Texas French Bread.

Local Wednesday farmers expected THIS WEEK include: MUSHROOMS from Mark Addison's Exotic Fungus Farm, Mike Nolan of Oasis Gardens, Mark and Terri McCrary and sons Jay and Craig of McCrary Farm, Sylvia Alverez of Bikkirum Farm, and Neagelin Farm. There's also lunch! Sticky Toffee Pudding, Texas French Bread, Aster's Ethiopian Food, and Texas Coffee Traders iced drinks. Also try a massage in the shade trees on ocassion.

Let's support these local farmers both on Saturdays (9 a to 1 p) and Wednesdays (11 a to 2 pm)!

posted August 1, 2004 | permanent link to this article

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