ABOUT TEXAS FARMERS’ MARKET
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TEXAS FARMERS' MARKET AT BELL
EVERY SATURDAY, 9:00AM - 1:00PM
200 South Bell Boulevard, Cedar Park, TX 78613
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TEXAS FARMERS' MARKET AT MUELLER
EVERY SUNDAY, 10:00AM - 2:00PM
2006 Philomena St, Austin, TX 78723
Texas Farmers’ Markets at Bell and Mueller are year-round, rain-or-shine, producer only markets. This means that every farmer, rancher or agricultural producer at our markets have been inspected by our team to make sure they are growing what they are selling, using sustainable practices and treating their animals humanely.
Click here to read about our practices and our definition of sustainability.
If you are interested in applying to be a vendor, please click here.
Staff
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Laura McDonald
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Email | (512) 953-7959
Pronouns: She/Her
Favorite thing to eat at the market: My favorite thing to eat at the market is peaches. Growing up in central Texas we waited every year for peaches to arrive and I still get super excited to see them at the market for the first time each year. Second favorite thing is okra – I love it cooked on the grill.
Fun Fact: I love to camp and hike. My husband and I spent six weeks traveling the country and camping (in a tent!) visiting a lot of state and national parks. It was truly an unforgettable experience. Since then we’ve upgraded our shelter to our ’97 Casita trailer and love to visit all the awesome state parks nearby.
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Liz Shafer
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Email | (512) 761-6809
Pronouns: She/Her
Favorite thing to eat at the market: Some of my favorite purchases at the market are root veggies, fresh herbs, goat cheese, fresh-squeezed juice, and floral bouquets. Anything fresh is best!
Fun Fact: I am an artist. I love to paint. I love to create. Acrylic and watercolors are my best forms of medium. I am planning to make paint colors using items from my garden this fall.
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Cailin Tomsu
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Email | (512) 730-0286
Pronouns: She/Her
Favorite thing to eat at the market: I truthfully love to eat everything, but if I had to pick a favorite it would be blackberries and root vegetables!
Fun Fact: I make my own yogurt! It’s super easy and fun. Creating anything yourself is a wonderful experience.
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Mallory Bush
MARKETING MANAGER
Email | (512) 618-4665
Pronouns: She/They
Favorite thing to eat at the market: Cheese and fruit – luckily these two pair well! Bonus points if there’s honey involved.
Fun Fact: I love doing yoga and have been practicing for over 10 years! I hope to one day pursue my yoga teacher certification and travel to teach classes around the world.
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CARLA JENKINS
FOUNDER
Favorite thing to eat at the market: My favorite thing to eat at the market is raw okra as I am buzzing around. The farmers don’t seem to mind when I pick one up as a snack…
Fun Fact: I am an avid bird watcher and a scuba diver.
Texas Farmers’ Markets at Bell and Mueller are organized under F2M Texas, a 501(c)4 non-profit corporation centered around hosting and educating Central Texas producers and consumers to grow a sustainable food system. Click here for a great feature on our market founder and the history of Texas Farmers’ Market. Contact us to learn more about the markets or click here to become a vendor. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please click here.