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Yes, Austin has developed quite the reputation as a “foodie” city, but what we eat is about more than just the best avocado toast recipes. That’s why we write stories about the impact of our local food system on the environment, culture, and equity.

Eating for Sustainability

Agriculture uses 3 times as much potable water as all other forms of human consumption, COMBINED. A full 80% of the water we use in the US is for agriculture. Organic agriculture uses 30%-50% less water than conventional ag. Agriculture also consumes more oil than any other activity except for driving. 400 gallons of oil per year per citizen is consumed for our food. Only 20% of that is from seed to harvest. The rest is in transportation.

You really can make a huge difference for Sustainability just by what you eat. Here are 10 great ways to eat for Sustainability:

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May 31, 2009

Onion Harvest Help Needed

We grow a wide assortment of organic vegetables, herbs and flowers for
our community supported agricultural operation (CSA). The CSA concept is
based on the model that customers/shareholders invest in the farm and
share in the harvest over the course of the season. Currently, we have a
waiting list for new CSA members, but we do have Workshare memberships
available. A workshare member is someone who works from 8am to 1pm on a
Saturday or Wednesday in exchange for a week share of the farm’s produce
(typically 8 – 10 seasonal vegetable items, a $30.00 value).

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May 22, 2009

Texas Green Network – Meeting at Farmers Market, Wednesday, May 27th & TGN May Newsletter

From: Reed Sternberg

Hi Everyone,

The *Texas Green Network May Meeting* is going on this:

*Wednesday, May 27th 4-7pm*

*Austin Farmers Market at the Triangle*

*46th & Lamar (Info at www.sustainablefoodcenter.org)*

*Please RSVP at **rsvp at TexasGreenNetwork.org* **

This month, TGN joins forces with the *Austin Farmers Market* and *Sustainable
Food Center* for our May meeting. Join us for a great array of locally
grown foods and beverages and check out the market in full swing.

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May 22, 2009

Reminder: Local Food Potluck and Permaculture/ Citizen Gardener Graduation tonight – Wed., May 13th – Barr Mansion – 6:30 pm –

Tonight we are celebrating local food production and our newest crop of Citizen Gardener and Permaculture graduates. If you are just finding out this event is happening and your schedule is open this evening RSVP to this link
http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?event=CMTPPAUKXUESMARGVVXS&inviteId=TNHBIUVEQUNHCAORFKHO&showPreview=false&x=987071397 and get cooking/chopping!

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May 22, 2009

Windsor Park Community Garden FENCE-A-THON

From: antoinette marie

PLEASE POST FAR AND WIDE

Over the next three weeks, Windsor Park Community Garden will be collecting
recycled materials to fill in the frames of our fence. We are seeking
donations of materials (see list below).

Here is what the frames look like: They are about 5.5 feet wide by 3.5 feet
tall.
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Here is a frame that is partially filled in (with woven venetian blinds)
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And here is one that is completed but has not yet been installed

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Some ideas we have for “fill” are:

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May 22, 2009

Help Johnson’s Backyard Garden Harvest Potatoes

Come help Johnson’s Backyard Garden harvest potatoes this Saturday, May
9th or next Wednesday May 13th from 8am to 1pm! We grow a wide
assortment of organic vegetables, herbs and flowers for our community
supported agriculture (CSA) and certified organic farm. The CSA concept
is based on the model that customers/shareholders invest in the farm and
share in the harvest over the course of the season.

In exchange for your help, you’ll receive a share of our farm’s freshly
harvested organic vegetables. This week, we are planning on including

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May 22, 2009

Upcoming Workshops – Sustainable Food Center

Upcoming Workshops through Sustainable Food Center

Workshops are free unless otherwise indicated. Registration is required –
call 236-0074 x105 or email jess at sustainablefoodcenter.org. To find out
about more events, go to www.sustainablefoodcenter.org
.

Learning the Medicine Wheel
Saturday, May 9, 10am-1pm
Alma de Mujer Center, 13621 FM 2769

Come out to Alma de Mujer and learn about the Nahui Ollin Medicine Wheel
garden, both its concept and its use. We will discuss traditional approaches

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May 22, 2009