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Mastering the Art of Nepali Fusion

      Several years ago, Bharat Lamichhane found himself newly immigrated to the United States from Nepal. In preparing to make the journey, he thought everything would be automatic in pursuing his American Dream.…
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A Place and Space for Farming Talent to Grow it Forward

      According to the Food and Agricultural Organization, the minimum amount of land needed for self-sustainable food in North America or Western Europe is 17 acres. Yet one organization’s farmers are doing more…

Homemade Goodness Awaits You at the Market

Hand crafted items share the common ingredient of being made from the heart. While a typical working day begins with a commute to the office for many around Houston, a home kitchen or shared warehouse space is where a love of cooking and…
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Craftsman Creates Environmentally Sound Wearable Pieces

In 2014 a green industry report said that 71% of Americans consider the environment a factor when shopping. The report was released the same year that the Westchase District Farmers Market launched. According to the Farmers Market Coalition,…
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From Harmony to Honey, Bees Stay Busy

As 2020 has underscored, keeping the supply chain flowing with man-made goods hasn’t been easy. When it comes to nature’s supply chain, bees demonstrated reliability. Afterall, human use of honey goes back 8,000 years. The wonder of bees’…

PEAS Farm a Family Operation

Three Generations Contribute to its Success PEAS Farm has been an anchor vendor at the Westchase District Farmers Market since the market began. For this Conroe-based grower, bringing produce to market is a full-fledged family operation –…

Vendor Sells Colorful Handicrafts

Sebastian Delgado is a farmers market vendor who hails from Colombia and operates My Lola Bag. Delgado sells unique 100% handmade products by indigenous women in Colombia. "They are members of a tribe called the Wayuu tribe who make beautiful,…

Erbe Ranch Brings Diverse Product Offerings to Farmers Market

Grass-fed cattle, pasture-raised chicken and hogs are a hit with urban consumers Farmer Brian Findeisen is sick of the rain. If the heavy spring rains have left your back yard overly wet and your SUV dirty inside and out, consider this:…
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Farmtastic Returns June 17 & July 15

On June 17, the Westchase District Farmers Market hosts the first of two annual Farmtastic events. Farmers market attendees will get to also experience Farmtastic on July 15. Both events feature family fun activities for children. Scheduled…