Happy National Farmers Market Week From The Texas Department Of Agriculture

TDA celebrated National Farmers Market Week with a trip to the local farmers market!

Here's what local farmers market goers had to say!

Lily

Earl Lundquist

"I like farmers’ markets because you’re supporting local businesses, and the food I get here is always great. You know where it comes from and it’s convenient!"

Mark from the Austin Honey Company

Earl Lundquist

"Farmers markets are a community hub; it’s not only about food, but food as a social mechanism that brings people together."

Michelle

Earl Lundquist

"Talking to people is nice! I like coming and getting vegetables here, they just seem fresher."

Rick from ElCruz Ranch

Earl Lundquist

"We were trying to self-sustain. So we just did a little bit above and beyond what we were already doing, to offer it to the community. We want to make sure that people around here in our community can eat good, and that they know where this stuff is coming from."

Brenna from Johnson's Backyard Garden

Earl Lundquist

"This was in my neighborhood, so I started volunteering and got back to my roots. I’m a generation removed from farm people, so it was a way to pay homage to my family. I found a real big culture, a community here that I think is a powerful thing."

Paula with Sustainable Food Centers

Earl Lundquist

"For me SFC is more than just a job, it’s something that you totally buy into and be a part of. Our own staff, they all shop at the markets, get to know the farmers, the vendors, see where their food’s coming from. You get to meet the people that invest their time, and love, and energy into producing good food. So to me it’s not only professional, it’s also personal and I love it!"