Celebrate Local Conservation Efforts at the Texas Farmers’ Market
One of my biggest laments since living in Austin is that I haven’t visited enough farmers markets. It’s an easy way to support local businesses, and you’re usually getting some fresh, flavorful food. But hey, it’s never too late to start cookin’, so why not check out a farmers market that doubles as a way to raise awareness about local conservation efforts?
The Texas Farmers’ Market and Environmental Defense Fund are co-hosting a Monarch Festival in Austin this weekend (April 7-8) to educate visitors about the Monarch Butterfly Habitat Exchange. The exchange is a new program aiming to restore and conserve monarch habitats on private working lands throughout the country.
What to Expect at the Texas Farmers Market
Market visitors can stop by the main market tent and participate in a host of butterfly activities. You’ll find things like monarch butterfly face painting and butterfly wing balloons. The first 15 shoppers to sign up for Texas Farmers’ Market weekly newsletter will get a milkweed start from f-stop farm to grow their very own monarch habitat.
Of course, you’ll get plenty of tasty food at this farmers market, too. Amy and George Greer will be selling their Winters Family Beef Angus and Wagyu options. And while you’re munching on a flavorful cut of meat – medium rare for me, please – you can chat with the Greers and monarch experts from the Environmental Defense Fund.
It’s always nice to embrace the local charms that make cities and towns unique. This farmers market is a cool way to combine yummy food with a good cause. If you’re at the market this weekend, I’ll see you there!
