Delve Experiences - Austin

11/11/2024

This Veterans Day, we invite you to virtually walk with Veterans engaging in "dirt therapy" here in Texas through Farmers Assisting Returning Military - FARM. Take 10 minutes to watch the video below, hear these human stories, and see how these Veterans are reclaiming wellness and purpose, growing food and community at in Crowley.

We so appreciate the ability of the documentary crew to capture their story in such a powerful way, as well as the work of FARM to connect so many with so much good. 🇺🇸🌱

A glimpse into our work and new home!

11/02/2024

It’s November! And in Texas that means MARIGOLDS. Marigolds are an important part of Day of the Dead festivities. But they also benefit yards, pollinators, and growers. Learn more from our friends at the Sustainable Food Center.

10/12/2024

We're at the State Fair of Texas today in the GO TEXAN Pavilion, sharing the love of connecting with local farms! If you're there, swing by and see us in Building 18, and enter for a chance to win free event tickets!

10/09/2024

🍄🍄🍄 Mushrooms, anyone? 🍄🍄🍄

Join us October 17th for an interactive, guided tour of an indoor Mushroom Farm where knowledgeable staff will walk you through the entire process, from spawn to mycelium to fruit.

Participate in steps like cooking spawn, inoculating the substrate, and harvesting fresh mushrooms in the fruiting chambers. Plus, you'll see the in-house liquid mycelium spun into a unique vortex, demonstrating the science behind the mushrooms.

Discover how fungi are being used for groundbreaking environmental solutions, from biofuels to pollution control.

Tickets include an opportunity to learn to harvest live mushrooms you can take home!

MUSHROOM FARM TOUR DETAILS:
Thursday, October 17th
1:00-2:30pm
Suitable for ages 8+

Reserve your spot today!

Join us for a guided Mushroom Farm Tour and learn all about the magical world of fungi!

08/16/2024

::Farm Fact Friday::

Livestock Guardian Dogs can help save sheep, goats, and other livestock from predators.

Have you seen the Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) around at local farms and ranches? (Maybe even on a tour with Delve) They're cute, they're furry, and they're incredibly effective at keeping livestock safe.

But LGDs weren't always part of the Texas ag scene - they were only introduced in the 1970s and 1980s, and after some initial bumps in the process, they have really revolutionized the keeping livestock here in Texas.

Learn more from the experts at Texas A&M (which even has a dedicated LGD research center!)

Livestock protection is a serious job for livestock guardian dogs. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has a program dedicated to helping them.

08/06/2024

Celebrate National and support your local farmers, ranchers & artisans. Start by finding a market near you using the USDA Local Food Directories: https://www.usdalocalfoodportal.com/

04/08/2024

Happy solar eclipse day! Wishing everyone clear skies and a cool experience, wherever you may be! 🌞 😎🌚🥳

12/22/2023

Good news for growers? USDA has updated its plant hardiness zone map for the first time since 2012.

The USDA is updating an important map for gardeners and growers picking plants and flowers. The new map shows the contiguous U.S. is about 2.5 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the last map 11 years ago.