Marfa Farmstand

08/27/2020

Due to the Corona Virus the Farmstand Marfa will be closed until things improve.

01/21/2016

Our thoughts and prayers to the Morales family today. Rest in peace Ben Morales we will miss you at the farmstand.

10/24/2014

Planted my "Keyhole" garden today that was built by Hogar, a community based group that builds these gardens for people all over Marfa. Also put in "hoops" to drape agribond fabric to winterize this little garden. This will be used to grow herbs for the cheese, for now its veggies!

04/24/2014

http://www.wesupportorganic.com/2014/04/rising-food-and-gas-prices-mean-you-should-start-a-garden-like-now.html

You saw the headlines this week, food prices are on the rise all across the nation. Headlines from the mainstream media read “Attention Shoppers: Fruit and Vegetable Prices Are Rising” or “Sticker shock at the steak house; beef prices highest in 27 years” and “Rising food, housing costs push up U.S.…

04/22/2014

Scroll down to the list of heirloom seed producers, lots available.

http://www.off-grid.info/food-independence/heirloom-seed-suppliers.html

Off Grid Info - Giant List of Where To Get Heirloom Seeds, Non GMO seeds, Organic seeds

03/12/2014

This is a very cool idea.

http://www.treehugger.com/green-architecture/build-underground-greenhouse-garden-year-round.html

Can't afford a glass greenhouse? Check out how to build your own underground greenhouse for cheaper and for growing veggies 365 days a year, even in cold climates.

12/27/2013

The service for Julie Mitchell will be Monday, Dec 30 at 11:00 at the Marfa Presbyterian Church. I understand that the Cattlewomen will be providing food at a reception following.

12/19/2013

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Julie Mitchell, a great lady and dedicated participant of the Farmstand. We will miss her so much , her smile and the beautiful display of her lovingly made jellies and salsa.

11/22/2013

FARMSTAND MARFA WILL BE CANCELLED ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 DUE TO POTENTIALLY BAD WEATHER, OPEN FOR THE LAST FARMSTAND OF THE SEASON, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30. STAY WARM Y'ALL.

06/15/2013

Finally, the state legislation see the importance of the farmers markets to the communities in our state. These new laws support our efforts. Hooray!!!

http://farmandranchfreedom.org/governor-signs-local-foods-bills/

Governor Perry signs Texas local foods bills!(June 14, 2013) Governor Perry has signed the three local foods bills passed by the Texas Legislature this session! The cottage foods bill (HB 970), the farmers’ market bill (HB 1382), and the DSHS Better Communications bill (HB 1392) all help make it…

04/15/2013

We should all feel pretty proud that our Farmstand was presented on 60 minutes as a place where all the people of Marfa can come together. Its true, we are an equal opportunity venue that welcomes anyone to buy/sell their wares to our community.

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50144819n

Morley Safer finds a rich cultural stew of cowboys and artists mixing it up in an unusual West Texas town

03/29/2013

Lots of great prepared foods and more at the Farmstand this week: MarFaFusion Foods

Green Chicken Tamales, Jalapeno Potato Empanadas, Jalapeno Chese Yeast Bread
Green Pepper Mushroom Focaccia, Banana Raisin Sweet Bread, Banana Raisin Muffins,
Brownies, Lemon Coconut Pielets
Red Salsa

Eleanor and Gregg Taylor
Spinach, Lettuce (red & green), Beet greens, Honey, Garlic, Parsley and Endive

Lizzy and Aaron
Banana bread, felted & dyed crafty things, possibly some Easter eggs

Jackie Oliver
Egg & Sausage Burritos, Chile Verde Burritos, Easter Decorated Cookies, Breads: Banana, Strawberry, Apple, Zucchini, Lemon, Lemon w/
Jlulie Mitchell
Jalapeno and Habenero Jelly, Great Salsa
Irma Ornelas
Black Bean, Pork , Beef and Spinach Tamales,
Alicia Morales
Asado Burritos, Empanadas, Salsas, Pecans
Eggs
SWHeritage Beef
Beef Jerky and Cuts of Organic Beef
Ganka
Fresh Breads from Organic Flours, Breakfast Pastries, Granola and Special Treats
Wilborn Elliott
Farm Fresh Eggs