The Sustainable Food Center's Double Dollars program is growing. Started in 2012 as the first of its kind in Texas, the Double Dollars program offers a dollar for dollar match for SNAP, WIC and Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) benefits. This week, the Sustainable Food Center announced...
Interested in permaculture? Then the Summer 2016 Intensive Permaculture Design Course is for you. Held from May 28th through June 12th and hosted by the Austin Permaculture Guild, the course immerses participants in the exciting world of permaculture design. Students will learn the intricacies of how to...
Did you know? Austin has a serious food equity problem. Some people in Austin live 15 miles from the nearest grocery store! Earlier this month, Austin City Council took steps to do something about that, by directing the newly formed Equity Office to prioritize food access. "We...
Keep Austin Fed is hosting a screening of the inspirational documentary, "Can You Dig This" at the AMC Barton Creek Square 14 on December 1st. The film explores the urban gardening revolution currently taking place in South Central Los Angeles, one of the largest food deserts in the country. More...
Interested in learning more about where your food comes from? The documentary "Cowspiracy"gives viewers a deep dive into the meat industry, linking it to deforestation, increased water consumption, and climate change. An AEN reader recently saw the film and was so inspired that she is hosting a...
Now that October has arrived, it's time for the fall celebrations to officially begin! Johnson's Backyard Garden is kicking things off in a big way with its annual Fall Potluck and 5k Harvest Hustle on October 24th. Tickets are now available for this fun event, which includes a 5k race, community meal,...
In Austin, people living in Districts 1, 2, and 4 have the least amount of access to fresh, healthy and affordable retail food options. Edwin Marty, food policy manager for the city's Office of Sustainability, presented these findings at the council's Open Space, Environment and Sustainability Committee meeting last week....