Texas Center for Local Food

Texas Center for Local Food We are a non-profit organization developing healthy local food systems. Gro-ACT and TCLF are both run by farmer majorities. Our Goals

1.

We provide education and technical assistance to support rural economic vitality based on Texas agriculture. The Texas Center for Local Food was founded in 2016 and is a project of the Growers Alliance of Central Texas (Gro-ACT). The Growers Alliance of Central Texas is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Be a primary point of contact for resources and referrals related to our Texas food system.


2. Stimulate creation and retention of quality jobs in rural and semi-rural Texas.

3. Catalyze and develop new markets and infrastructure for products that are both Texas grown and Texas made.

4. Support development of a robust Texas grown food system that is equitable and healthy for people, animals and the planet.

At TCLF, we value sharing knowledge and we work to make it available in many forms. Our TXFED Additional Learning page i...
06/17/2026

At TCLF, we value sharing knowledge and we work to make it available in many forms. Our TXFED Additional Learning page is a prime example of this commitment!

Our team records our webinars, edits out the fluff, compiles resources, and oftentimes summarize key takeaways so the content is there when you're ready.

We encourage you to visit TXFED.org/Additional-Learning to see what you've been missing... 👀 (Link in bio)

Some of our favorite USDA staff in Texas are hosting a webinar on June 17 about USDA farm loans, conservation programs, ...
06/10/2026

Some of our favorite USDA staff in Texas are hosting a webinar on June 17 about USDA farm loans, conservation programs, disaster programs, and more! If you haven't connected with your USDA office, here's the chance for a quick program overview. Shout out to Joshua, Alejo, and Floyd!
Sign up here: 108a1ad1-62a2-4eff-b462-70a43abfcb46@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/108a1ad1-62a2-4eff-b462-70a43abfcb46@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697

If you have questions about USDA programs, you can also submit an intake form with our Farm Business Services team: https://texaslocalfood.org/services/farm-business-services/producer-intake-form/

Data! We're honored to support the Local Food survey by the Fayetteville Chamber. Report coming soon! Fayetteville ...
06/06/2026

Data! We're honored to support the Local Food survey by the Fayetteville Chamber. Report coming soon!
Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce

Our Brazos Valley Farm Success Training cohort is moving along 🚂... but if you missed the train, we'd still love to conn...
06/04/2026

Our Brazos Valley Farm Success Training cohort is moving along 🚂... but if you missed the train, we'd still love to connect.

We're looking for farmers in Bell, Brazos, Burleson, Falls, Hill, Limestone, McLennan, Milam, or Robertson counties who are interested in farm business coaching, funding programs, selling wholesale, or want some resources and referrals.

Fill out a Producer Intake Form and let's get something on the calendar.
https://texaslocalfood.org/services/farm-business-services/producer-intake-form/

We weren't sure if or when these grants were coming back, but we do know small-scale meat processing is a BIG challenge ...
06/03/2026

We weren't sure if or when these grants were coming back, but we do know small-scale meat processing is a BIG challenge in Texas.

If your 🐄 processor could benefit from expanded capacity, check out USDA's Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) grants. Cost sharing required. Open through August 7th.

This is a big one! Request technical assistance from Flower Hill Institute at FlowerHill.Institute/USDA-MPPTA for help navigating this Federal grant opportunity.
Meat & Poultry Processing Technical Assistance

05/28/2026

Sue thinks hot beets are the yummiest. Fresh from Hot Spell Farm in Elgin. How do you eat your beets and where do who do you buy them from? ➡️ Tag your farmer!

School is out soon! It's never too young to teach gardening.
05/27/2026

School is out soon! It's never too young to teach gardening.

✨ Introducing our newest Texas Local Food Directory Premium Partner - Rooted: ETX Local Goods + Market! They are a commu...
05/26/2026

✨ Introducing our newest Texas Local Food Directory Premium Partner - Rooted: ETX Local Goods + Market! They are a community-focused market connecting consumers with locally produced goods by curating products from Texas growers and makers, including grab-n-go foods, coffee, teas, breads, meats, and more! When you shop at ROOTED, you'll support local farmers, bakers, meat producers, and artisans where every purchase supports small businesses and strengthens the local food system.
📍 Located in Murchison near Athens, TX
🕖 Open Monday & Sunday 7am - 2pm and Thursday - Saturday 7am - 7pm. Closed on Tuesday & Wednesday.
➡️ https://TexasLocalFood.org/TCLF-Partner/Rooted-ETX-Local-Goods-Market/

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201 North Main Street
Elgin, TX
78621

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