Erin’s family has farmed and ranched in Texas for generations and Skip’s boyhood was spent on a beautiful farm in Pennsylvania.
These family ties, and our work in public health, is what led us to create Green Gate Farms. Skip wrote speeches and materials for Centers for Disease Control, while Erin directed communications at the American Cancer Society. Through this work we became keenly aware that America’s factory food system is at the heart of a myriad of health and environmental issues. (See Michael Pollan’s NYT 10.12.08 article: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/12/magazine/12policy-t.html)
Our farm is designed to connect people to agriculture in a new way. Children -- as well as developers and city planners -- need to see that intown, sustainable farms are possible. And that everyone should have a place where they can savor nature and appreciate how their food grows. Here are some photos.
At our farm stand, located where we live, you’ll find veggies, meat, eggs and local crafts on Fridays (12-6) and Saturdays (10-2).
Austin has a rich farming heritage. Your support of local food ensures that it continues. School groups, special events, weddings and on-farm workshops welcome. If you’d like our input on your project, please see our consulting services.
Memberships:
Slow Food Austin/USA, National Farm To School Program (FTS), Texas Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association (TOFGA)
Skip Connett:
New Farm magazine writer
TOFGA Advisory Board, former
TDA Organic Industry Advisory Board
Permanent Staff: Alex, Avery, Ethan
