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FIELD GUIDE AUSTIN, TEXASFARMERS’ MARKETS

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It seemed only fitting to share a recent

obsession with eating locally grown produce

and products such as jams, juice and bread in

a field guide about farmers’ markets in Austin,

Texas. This book contains a comprehensive

map of location, times and hours of the

currently active markets in the Austin are

located on the last page of this book as well as

space to take notes about your favorite vendors

and ideas of products to by next visit.

Never be afraid of asking anyone at the market,

like one of the vendors or anyone walking

around, about the lay of the land. A farmers’

market is a place where you can by food

directly from the people who make it. These

people love fresh, good food and should inspire

you to enjoy the same.

BRIEF NOTES & HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

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SIGNIFICANT HEALTH BENEFITS“The facts show that organic food has

SIGNIFICANT HEALTH BENEFITS“The facts show that organic food has

because it has negligible chemical residues, pathogens and higher nutrituonal values when compared to conventional farmed food.”

Andrew Leu of Permaculture.com

READYGET

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PARKING & BIKE RACKSUsually free and widely offered.

Free parking is available near

most markets. Look for pop up

signs near the entrance of the

market and be sure to lock up

your bike real nice.

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GO LOCAL CARDS

Go Local cards are a way to

save money and promote

local business. The cards can

be purchased and used at

local businesses all around

Austin. You pay a small fee

to purchase the card that

will last you a full year of

savings as long as you present

your card where ever local

businesses are supported.

Always ask and don’t be afraid

to suggest vendors adopt the

system.

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BRING CASHUsually free and widely offered.

Free parking is available near

most markets. Look for pop up

signs near the entrance of the

market and be sure to lock up

your bike real nice.

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At sustainable food markets,

such as these, the use of a

plastic bag is somewhat

frowned upon. You can

purchase a canvas tote at most

farmers’ markets and it is

highly recommended to bring

your own. Leave them in your

car or in your bike basket so

they are always around to help

reduce waste in the world.

Some vendors will even give

you a discount or throw in an

extra bunch of brocolli for

having your own bag.

Bring ‘em and use ‘em.4. REUSABLE BAGS

“It’s all about having a

relationship with your food.”

FACE TO

“It’s all about having a

relationship with your food.”

Joseph of Homegrown Juice

FACE TO

SEETHINGS TO

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SITTING AREA

Sometimes tables might be few

and far between. Other times

there is a designated area for

sitting, eating, and enjoying

the ambiance. This area is

perfect for eating your recently

purchased tamale or breakfast

taco.

Organized near an activity or

loosely spread throughout the

market.

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VENDORS

There is a wide range of products

sold a farmers’ market. Vendors

make a market possible. Flip to

the next section to learn about

what sort of goods are sold

through the market’s vendors.

Positioned under mobile pop-up

tents or otherwise positioned in

another creative way.

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LIVE MUSIC

Live music is a very prevalent

part of the market scene

featuring musicians from the

community playing solely for

tips. Be sure to catch some great

hits.

featured local artists:

The Whiskey Shivers

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BUYTHINGS TO

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BREAKFAST TACOS & COFFEEeat now

Becuase most famers’ markets

open bright and early,

accomodations are made to get

all customers ready for their

farmers’ market experience by

providing breakfast food of all

kinds and caffeine...

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VEGETABLES & FRUITSproduce

edible

take home

With the bold colors of freshly

picked ripe to season fruits

and vegetables, farmers’

markets seems to light up the

stage. From these seasonal

produce, vendors facilitate the

making of a delicious simple

meal from fresh ingredients...

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ARTISAN PRODUCERSIncludes premade and

prepackaged foods.

These type of vendors sell

goods like pesto, jam, honey

and other finished products.

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ARTS AND CRAFTSRanges from purses to soap and

other handmade items.

Arts and crafts include

clothes, purses, wallets,

handmade journals, jewelry

and other items such as soap.

Usually the people who made

the goods will be the ones

selling their work and are

more than happy to tell you

about their process as creative

makers from start to finish.

4.

HEALTHIEST“Grass fed bison is one of the

meats you can eat.”

HEALTHIEST“Grass fed bison is one of the

meats you can eat.”

Greg of Thunderheart Bison

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DOTHINGS TO

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CAMPAIGN / CAUSESsupport local cause

register to vote

sign a petition

Oh goodness that’s rad. I really

want to buy those legumes but

I spent all my money on Lone

Star last night and takking

too many pictures with my

disposable camera. Look for

the designated areas toward

the center of the market for

more information on this

opportunity.

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COMPOST / RECYCLINGBring your own and learn how to start

being active

Oh goodness that’s rad. I really

want to buy those legumes but I

spent all my money on Lone Star

last night and takking too many

pictures with my disposable

camera. Look for the designated

areas toward the center of the

market for more information on

this opportunity.

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BOGGY CREEK

422 West Guadalupe (4th and Guadalupe) 512.236.0074

414 Waller Street512.699.6077

2910 South Congress(across from St. Edward’s University)512.352.7715

3200 Jones Rd (Toney Burger Center Parking Lot, Sunset Valley)512.236.0074 ext. 101

7112 Ed Bluestein (Manor and 183I)In partnership with H-E-B

2800 Webberville Rd, 78702(Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center)

GREEN GATE FARMS

8310 Canoga Avenue, 78724(near Decker Lane/MLK, 8 miles east of downtown Austin)512.949.9830

GREEN GATE FARMS

8701 Research Blvd(Northwest WIC Clinic)512.236.0074

3414 Lyons Road, 78702 512.926.4650

7500 Blessing Avenue, 78752(Virginia Brown Recreation Center)512.236.0074

1200 Montopolis Drive, 78741(Montopolis WIC Clinic)512.236.0074

2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy.(Back side of the Barton Creek Square Mall parking lot overlooking the city)512.443.0143

4600 Guadalupe(Triangle Park, 46th and Lamar)512.236.0074How to read the hours of operation

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WHITE EGRET

MONTOPOLIS RECREATION CENTERSOUTH AUSTIN

BARTON CREEK

SUNSET VALLEY

BOGGY CREEK

THE TRIANGLE

ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY CENTER

RESEARCH BLVD

NORTHEAST WIC CLINIC

GREEN GATE FARMSHOPE

WHITE EGRET

MONTOPOLIS RECREATION CENTER

BOGGY CREEK

422 West Guadalupe (4th and Guadalupe) 512.236.0074

414 Waller Street512.699.6077

2910 South Congress(across from St. Edward’s University)512.352.7715

3200 Jones Rd (Toney Burger Center Parking Lot, Sunset Valley)512.236.0074 ext. 101

7112 Ed Bluestein (Manor and 183I)In partnership with H-E-B

2800 Webberville Rd, 78702(Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center)

GREEN GATE FARMS

8310 Canoga Avenue, 78724(near Decker Lane/MLK, 8 miles east of downtown Austin)512.949.9830

GREEN GATE FARMS

8701 Research Blvd(Northwest WIC Clinic)512.236.0074

3414 Lyons Road, 78702 512.926.4650

7500 Blessing Avenue, 78752(Virginia Brown Recreation Center)512.236.0074

1200 Montopolis Drive, 78741(Montopolis WIC Clinic)512.236.0074

2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy.(Back side of the Barton Creek Square Mall parking lot overlooking the city)512.443.0143

4600 Guadalupe(Triangle Park, 46th and Lamar)512.236.0074How to read the hours of operation

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printed on paper from a printer at a place for a class.

illustrated and deisgned for Daniel Lieven’s Junior Studio class in Spring of 2011 by Erica Stivison