Yard to Market Co-op is seeking a Managing Director to lead our unique micro-scale producer-owned cooperative into its next phase of growth and development. This position offers a person who is passionate about local food a challenging opportunity to lead a small sustainability-focused agricultural business that is well positioned for exponential growth and impact on our region’s food system. We’re looking for someone with an exceptional ability to inspire and build a collaborative, innovative organizational culture where teamwork is the norm and areas of expertise are respected and leveraged.
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Where Does Member Produce Go After it Leaves the Farmers’ Market?
From Spring Into Summer
Come check out our farmstands and see what’s growing as we move from spring into summer!
Garden Tour in South Austin, Saturday February 13th
Join Yard to Market Co-op Members and Friends for a garden tour in South Austin this Saturday February 13 from 10 – 11 AM! See Co-op Member Shirley’s garden, chicken coop and rainwater catchment system. Get inspired to plant for … Continue reading
Sausage, White Bean, and Swiss Chard Soup
Sausage, White Bean, and Swiss Chard Soup Contributed by Rosalie Kelley Prep Time: 15 min Inactive Cook Time: 33 min Level: Ingredients 1 (1.22-pound) package lean hot Italian turkey or chicken sausage, casings removed 1 cup chopped onion 2 … Continue reading
Mustard Greens
What’s it look like? <—Those are (homegrown!!) mustard greens! They come in an assortment of colors and textures, but all varieties are typically spicy and can be used interchangeably with turnip and radish greens. To store, shake off excess water … Continue reading
Edible Austin Feature
Hey, look who’s in the Heirloom Issue of Edible Austin!!
We’re Hiring!
Sunset Valley Farmstand Operator (Paid Position) Yard to Market Co-op is growing more than ever! Come be a part of our brilliant, resourceful, fun, efficient team. Qualifications and Experience: 2-3 years sales experience. Knowledge of local Central Texas growing seasons … Continue reading
Roasted Pepper Pâté
At the end of the season (or perhaps before), peppers can be abundant to the point of overwhelming. If you are like me, and you like to keep and store as many as you can to get you through the … Continue reading
No-cook Sun pickles
Co-op Owner Brittany Fetterman shared her brilliant sun pickling recipe. It is perfect for preserving larger slicing cucumbers. And, did I mention….NO COOKING!!?!?! Recipe is for making in a 1 gallon jar. To make in a quart jar, quarter … Continue reading