Shades of Green Farm

What a Wonderful Farm Tour!

We had a wonderful time at out farm tour today!  We had about 50 people at our farm and we were thrilled to share our experience.  As you might know, the farm tour benefited TOFGA, the Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association.  Jules shared our values Humane ~ Local ~ Organic and the tour showed examples of what we do and how our work aligns with our values.  Folks asked so many great questions.  We were thrilled to have several of our chicken custmers here and to meet many new ones!  A big thank you to Suzie Medford for organizing this tour and we hope it went just as well for the other farms on the tour.  Thank you to all who came out today.  Let's do it again in the fall!  Here are a few pix and we'll add more as folks send them to us.

Bastrop County Farm Tour May 1st-- We start it off here!

Download FarmTour Flier May 1 2011

Already over 30 people have RSVP'd to attend this great event organized by Suzie Medford for region 2 of Texas Farmers and Gardeners Association. It's exciting to be a part of what may be the first such tour in our county. Very hopeful that there is this much interest, as there are many small farms in the county and all need to be supported by the consumers here. Without farms we have no food. Without people who prioritize healthy food over cheap food, we have no sustainable agriculture. Here's to the partnership that will build a possible future for us all!

Gathering at Barr Mansion to Support TOFGA

Sometimes weeks go by without getting off the farm any farther than grocery stores and egg deliveries and that's okay but I get to missing some joyful community interaction. We recently had the opportunity to gather with other farmers and supporters of organic, sustainable agriculture for joyful interaction and a delicious brunch. Barr Mansion is a certified organic events facility in Austin that consists of beautiful, old and well-maintained buildings on lovely grounds with gardens and walkways and eclectic decorations. Check it out online at www.barrmansion.com

Melanie and Valerie from Barr have both been supporters of organic production and small farmers and late last year they extended their support to TOFGA (Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Assoc.). They were instrumental in nominating Sue to run for President and getting out the vote for her, among many other people across the state. Aware of the organization's financial needs, they next planned and implemented a delightful brunch fundraiser featuring our eggs and produce from several local farms. It was a friendly gathering which included TOFGA board members, long time local organic farmers and agricultural folks, as well as new supporters interested in the effort as part of their growing  awareness of healthy food and food production systems.

Here's a few photos from the day... and thanks to Jeremiah from Coyote Creek for letting me use his camera when I left mine at home.

Sue with Larry and Pamela of Boggy Creek Farm; Pamela serves on the TOFGA Board

Marc Holm, mayor of Elgin and Stacy, council person of Elgin

 

Jennifer B, on TOFGA's Board, Betsy L of TX Dept of Ag, Valerie of Barr

 

CarolAnn of Boggy Creek, Skip and Erin of Green Gate Farm

Melanie and Valerie listen to Sue-- proud hosts

Sue addresses the crowd in her Austin Funky Chicken Coop T-shirt

 

and the crowd listens

and a very fine time was had by all!