Building community and training farmers to grow food where we live

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If you're new to UP -
...fill out the short New Participant Form to let us know you're interested in learning more or receiving our notifications!

To see what days we're in the field or at events -
...check out the Calendar where you can sign up directly for an event.

Help coordinate a new farm in your area -
...by contacting us through the New Participant Form so that we can help you start a Community Conversation in your neighborhood.

Donate materials, sponsor a project, or help financially -
...by contacting our director at paige @ urbanpatchwork.org.

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Sunday Community Gatherings in Brentwood Park

They’re Here! <br /> Sunday Community Gatherings in Brentwood Park

The Fall season is upon us! Please join us this coming weekend on Sunday, October 17th from 3-5pm in Brentwood Park (by the kids playground) for the Crestview Area Farm’s seasonal Potluck and [read more]

Seasonal Eating – Central Texas Fall and Winter

Seasonal Eating – Central Texas Fall and Winter

. Fall is upon us, and in Central Texas that means the best growing season is at hand. That makes sense to gardeners and farmers, but what does that mean to those of us who eat our way through the [read more]

Bee Rescue/Relocation This Saturday!

Bee Rescue/Relocation This Saturday!

Sorry for the short notice, but we just scheduled and emergency bee rescue in the neighborhood that we’re sure our neighbors will want to know about! If you’re interested in bees, bee [read more]

Urban Patchwork is Growing UP!

Urban Patchwork is Growing UP!

SPECIAL THANKS! to Texas DPS Credit Union, Hoover’s Cooking, Clif Bar and Houndstooth Coffee for sponsoring our refreshments! This Saturday we’re adding four new farms to the [read more]

Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day!

The beginning, as you know, is always the most important part, especially in dealing with anything young and tender. [read more]

Come Raise a Farm With Us!

Come Raise a Farm With Us!

Ever been to an Urban Farm-Raising? We want YOU to help us create a farm inside Austin’s city limits! Join Austin Growers Guild for our inaugural farm installation event. We can’t wait [read more]

Creativity and Competition

One area the sustainability movement could really enhance its image is in overall approach and attitude. How many times have you heard doom and gloom preached in the name of the environment, local [read more]

CSA Pilot Farms are Tilled, Planted and Growing

This is reprinted from the August Crestview NA newsletter. Imagine getting fresh, locally grown veggies and eggs delivered to your door each week for less than grocery store prices. Now that we have [read more]

Pilot Program Plot Installation

Pilot Program Plot Installation

Over the weekend, we finished almost all of the remaining plots we’ll use for the pilot program growing season. Here are some before and after pictures: We’ll be back out there tonight [read more]

Current Events

If you’re interested in having a weekly share of fresh produce, this month is the last opportunity to get the early bird pricing. After that, the prices goes up from $288 to $320 not including [read more]

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