Farmshare Austin is helping strengthen local food systems while making fresh, healthy produce more accessible to Central Texas families. On Studio 512, Executive Director Andrea Abel shared how the nonprofit organization is working to address food insecurity through innovative food access programs while also training the next generation of farmers.
Based in the Austin area, Farmshare Austin focuses on two core pillars: improving food access for communities and providing farmer education opportunities that support a more sustainable local food system.
Farmshare Austin’s Mission
Farmshare Austin is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing equitable access to nutritious food while supporting aspiring farmers through hands-on education and training programs. The organization believes that everyone deserves access to fresh, healthy food and that strong local farms are essential to healthy communities.
By combining food distribution efforts with agricultural education, Farmshare Austin works to create lasting solutions that benefit both consumers and local food producers.
Fresh for Less Mobile Markets Bring Affordable Produce to Communities
One of Farmshare Austin’s most impactful initiatives is the Fresh for Less Mobile Market and Home Delivery program. These programs help provide affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to communities that may have limited access to healthy grocery options…