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Austin Restaurants that Support Local Farmers

Posted on March 23, 2011 by admin

The Growers Alliance of Central Texas recently published this list of restaurants in Austin that truly buy local food. They compiled it by surveying their members, area farmers, about which restaurants regularly buy their products. The list includes the top … Continue reading →

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The Texas Raw Milk Bill: We Want a Choice

Posted on March 8, 2011 by admin

The Beauty of the Texas Raw Milk Bill Here in Texas, we have a great opportunity to expand our access to raw milk, and small, sustainable dairy farmers’ access to markets. Currently, farmers who hold a Grade A for Raw … Continue reading →

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Lobby at the Texas Capitol: Family Farms and Local Foods Education Day

Posted on February 18, 2011 by admin

If you live in Texas, join me next monday at the Capitol to lobby for fairer food laws. The Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance has organized Family Farms and Local Foods Education Day. We will be lobbying for better raw … Continue reading →

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Tree Planting Tips

Posted on February 1, 2011 by admin

This is a plum tree. Can you see it? It’s not dead…it just lost its leaves for the winter. We planted it a week and a half ago. If you live somewhere with mild winters, now is a great time … Continue reading →

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Why I Oppose Community Water Fluoridation

Posted on January 25, 2011 by admin

I am a student in my last semester at The University of Texas at Austin, and for the past semester, I have been writing weekly columns for the student newspaper The Daily Texan. Most of my columns are about food … Continue reading →

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