Texas Center for Local Food

At TCLF, we value sharing knowledge and we work to make it available in many forms. Our TXFED Additional Learning page is a prime example of this commitment!

Our team records our webinars, edits out the fluff, compiles resources, and oftentimes summarize key takeaways so the content is there when you're ready.

We encourage you to visit TXFED.org/Additional-Learning to see what you've been missing... 👀 (Link in bio)

Some of our favorite USDA staff in Texas are hosting a webinar on June 17 about USDA farm loans, conservation programs, disaster programs, and more! If you haven't connected with your USDA office, here's the chance for a quick program overview. Shout out to Joshua, Alejo, and Floyd!
Sign up here: 108a1ad1-62a2-4eff-b462-70a43abfcb46@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/108a1ad1-62a2-4eff-b462-70a43abfcb46@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697

If you have questions about USDA programs, you can also submit an intake form with our Farm Business Services team: https://texaslocalfood.org/services/farm-business-services/producer-intake-form/

Data! We're honored to support the Local Food survey by the Fayetteville Chamber. Report coming soon!
Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce

HAPPY JUNE! Shop seasonally at your local farmers market this weekend! Find a market near you at the Texas Local Food Directory: https://texaslocalfood.org/directory/?type=farmers-markets-farm-stands

Our Brazos Valley Farm Success Training cohort is moving along 🚂... but if you missed the train, we'd still love to connect.

We're looking for farmers in Bell, Brazos, Burleson, Falls, Hill, Limestone, McLennan, Milam, or Robertson counties who are interested in farm business coaching, funding programs, selling wholesale, or want some resources and referrals.

Fill out a Producer Intake Form and let's get something on the calendar.
https://texaslocalfood.org/services/farm-business-services/producer-intake-form/

We weren't sure if or when these grants were coming back, but we do know small-scale meat processing is a BIG challenge in Texas.

If your 🐄 processor could benefit from expanded capacity, check out USDA's Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) grants. Cost sharing required. Open through August 7th.

This is a big one! Request technical assistance from Flower Hill Institute at FlowerHill.Institute/USDA-MPPTA for help navigating this Federal grant opportunity.
Meat & Poultry Processing Technical Assistance

Check out what our Local Food Coordinator, Gemma, learned about peanuts while building out the Texas Local Food Directory in our latest blog post: https://texaslocalfood.org/a-tough-nut-to-crack-finding-local-texas-peanuts/

School is out soon! It's never too young to teach gardening.

✨ Introducing our newest Texas Local Food Directory Premium Partner - Rooted: ETX Local Goods + Market! They are a community-focused market connecting consumers with locally produced goods by curating products from Texas growers and makers, including grab-n-go foods, coffee, teas, breads, meats, and more! When you shop at ROOTED, you'll support local farmers, bakers, meat producers, and artisans where every purchase supports small businesses and strengthens the local food system.
📍 Located in Murchison near Athens, TX
🕖 Open Monday & Sunday 7am - 2pm and Thursday - Saturday 7am - 7pm. Closed on Tuesday & Wednesday.
➡️ https://TexasLocalFood.org/TCLF-Partner/Rooted-ETX-Local-Goods-Market/