We think that our staff is the best in the business (okay, okay, we are a little biased), but the JBG family hails from all over the place and covers the gamut in talents and interests. We love sharing events, adventures, and side projects that inspire and excite our JBG-ers (food-related or not) with the community. Check out the staff-curated list of favorites below!

The best in the biz. Photo by Scott David Gordon.

Farm, in general - Funky Chicken Coop Tour in East Austin! This is a self-guided tour that happens Easter weekend here in our fair town that is run by the Urban Poultry Association of Texas. The purpose of this tour is to encourage city residents to raise chickens at home by demonstrating the many ways that chicken (and other poultry) housing can be incorporated into urban residence without violating city ordinances or creating a nuisance. Yeehaw!

Seru Andromius by Roi James

Our fabulous photographer, Scott David Gordon, has a great new podcast called Austin Art Talk, where he interviews a different Austin artist every week. The next new episode comes out tomorrow (March 3rd) and is with Roi James. It’s a beautiful and raw conversation about Roi’s struggles accepting his power and path as an artist and what he learned after surviving cancer almost 5 years ago. You can listen from the website, on iTunes, or on any other podcast app. Be sure to subscribe and share!

Lena (Wholesale Crew) - I’ve been really into chef David Chang’s new Netflix show, Ugly Delicious. I’ve never felt more validated in my life than when DAVID CHANG OF MOMOFUKU declares his love for Domino’s after he spends the day eating beautiful artisan pizzas in one of the most celebrated pizzerias in the country. The pizzeria owner is furious- it's hilarious. (Note: Aziz Ansari appears in a couple episodes.)



I’m also in love with Everything Sucks!, another new show on Netflix. As a 90s kid, I’ve always wished I could relive that decade to fully appreciate how much it shaped who I am, and this show does that for me. From now on, I will only introduce myself to new acquaintances by playing a clip of the dad joyfully singing and dancing along to Deep Blue Something’s “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”

Missoula (Farm Dog) - My baby goat.



Ada (CSA and Marketing Manager) - I've got the spring fever and have been really busy building up my home garden this season. All the guys at the farm thought I was crazy for planting such a big garden (considering I work for a 200 acre farm), but I've officially caught the bug this year, and have been working by day at my computer, and by evening in my garden. Planning to plant lots of heirloom tomatoes and flowers. If there are any orphan transplants at the end of our Transplant Sale, these might find a home in my yard, too.

Also! I'm getting really excited about our Spring Picnic coming up on Saturday, March 31st. Usually we book some local honky tonk bands, but this year we've decided to go a different direction and are going to have some fabulous blues tunes gracing our stage. Planning an epic "egg" hunt for the kids, and of course we'll have the Gallop through our fields for anyone wanting a unique tour of our farm and vegetable production. Can't wait to have you all out to the farm!

Tracy (Barn Manager) - My daughter Eden Rayne is turning 5 next week and Tiny Tails to You, a local petting zoo to whom we donate some produce to, will be setting up shop in my backyard. I'm really excited to celebrate my awesome daughter! Also, it's about rodeo season, and the Austin Rodeo is one of my favorite events of the year.

Tracy and his kiddos! Photo by Scott David Gordon.

My non-pick would be Brenton's footwear decisions this Thursday...



Mike Mo (Wholesale Manager) - I'd like to give a shout out to Marcelino's Pan y Vino. This is my favorite morning taco joint as of late.

Pete (Wholesale Manager) - These insanely delectable chargrilled oysters I made recently. YUM.



Brenton (Head Farmer) - I want to give a call out to The China Family Restaurant on Guadalupe. Good Stuff! Also Mushashino - amazing sushi. Also! I recently went to see Pop Up Magazine's show in Austin, and thought it was amazing! Really unique stories, all told in very cool way. Kinda hard to explain, so you've just gotta go see it next time they're in town. Oh! I can't wait to start mowing my grass.

Fawn (Farmer's Market Manager) - I am excited about my fava beans (top right.) I planted them in October and will hopefully get beans in March, if it doesn't get too warm too fast. It's my first time growing favas. I also planted several varieties of garlic last October, including elephant garlic, that I am patiently watching grow. I've got some dragon tongue beans that have just sprouted (not pictured.) These are delicious and so easy to grow!

Fawn's garden.

Andrew (CSA Line Manager) - Nikki and I are hyped for "Meow Wolf Outside" during SXSW. Normally I stay away unless one of us is gigging, buuuut... this might be a must. We had so much fun when we went in New Mexico. With Austin during SXSW vibes and some hidden unreleased Shakey Graves cassettes, this is set to be a potent potion to have some fun.

Andrew at Meow Wolf in NM.

Casey (Customer Service Extraordinaire) - I'm enjoying my new carnivorous hanging pitcher plant. I've never cared for a carnivorous plant before, so it is definitely a learning experience. Fruit flies fall into the pitchers where they are digested. You just need to keep a bit of rainwater in each pitcher. It also likes high humidity, daily misting, and full sun. Best in bathrooms or kitchens where there is a lot of moisture in the air (like near the dishwasher). There is a really great short documentary about carnivorous plants to check out called Plants Behaving Badly. I highly recommend it! You will never look at plants the same way again!

If you are interested in buying one of these or other carnivorous plants like the Venus flytrap, head to The Natural Gardener!

Casey's carnivorous plant.