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Central Texas Farmer Co-op Announces Fall Season Signups!
Central Texas Farmer Co-op is thrilled to announce that signups are now open for our highly anticipated fall season! As the temperatures begin to cool and the rain nourishes our fields, our dedicated farmers are hard at work planting a bountiful harvest just for you....
7 Tomato Recipes You Must Make This Summer
Tomato season in Texas is brief. Several days of nighttime temperatures above 70 F and or daytime temperatures above 85 F will cause the plants to abort flowers. If you’re reading this thinking - “I need to hurry and enjoy some summer tomatoes!”, you’re thinking...
June Forecast + Summer Recipes
Summer Veggies are officially here! That means tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, just to name a few. This is one of the best moments to be eating locally. Summer veggies are here in their full glory and diversity, and there are many new veggies in the shares this month....
The Best Canned Goods for a CSA Pantry
As a member of a CSA program, you have the wonderful opportunity to eat fresh vegetables, straight from your local farms. When cooking from your farm haul, try to let the vegetables guide the meals. Having a well-stocked pantry will help you cook and eat effortlessly,...
Reinventing Tradition: The Central Texas Farmers Co-op and the Legacy of Agricultural Cooperatives
Agricultural cooperatives have long been a cornerstone of rural communities around the world, allowing farmers to pool resources, share knowledge, and navigate market uncertainties together. Their roots go deep into the annals of history, symbolizing the power of...
Daikon Radishes: What to Do with Your Purple Roots
If you're new to eating hyper-local, seasonal produce, purple daikon radishes may be a new-to-you crop. The new-to-you genre of vegetables is part of what makes eating local food an adventure, and purple daikon (like garlic chives and maybe fennel) often fall into...
The Intricacies of Texan Farming Seasons: An Educational Journey
Today, I'd like to discuss an interesting aspect of farming here in Texas which often confuses newcomers. You might have wondered, why is it that we're in the midst of salad season during winter, or why we harvest "winter squash" in June? As we delve into the unique...
May Forecast + Spring Recipes
Right now is truly one of the most abundant moments of the year! Late spring in Texas means we can still enjoy lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, and radishes, while slowly sliding into all the exciting delicacies of late spring, including potatoes, leeks, storage...