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Join Field Guide Fest on April 9 at First Light Books for an inspiring panel featuring top chefs and a farmer sharing the books that shaped their culinary journeys. Hosted by Trisha Bates, this conversation will explore the influences behind their passion, with a curated reading list available for purchase throughout April.

The Field Guide Symposium brings together top Central Texas chefs, farmers, sustainability experts, and food industry leaders for an in-depth discussion on the future of local food systems, moderated by Trisha Bates. Attendees will hear from renowned panelists, including Kevin Fink of Emmer & Rye, regenerative ranchers Stacy and Robert Nantz, urban farmer Drew Steans, and other leaders in food justice, policy, and sustainable agriculture, while enjoying cocktails from Tito’s, bites from Local Pastures, and coffee from Proud Mary Coffee.

Field Guide Festival 2025 welcomes **Pangea Selections** as its official Wine Partner, bringing expertly curated organic, biodynamic, and natural wines from Texas and beyond to enhance the festival experience with thoughtful pairings, exclusive selections, and a mission to celebrate diverse winemakers.

Cassiopeia Farm, founded by Sam and Dan in 2019, grows sustainable, seasonal flowers with a focus on biodiversity and low-impact farming. Visit their farmstand in Southeast Austin or catch them at Field Guide Fest on April 27 to support local flower farming!

Greener Pastures’ ‘Bring a Chicken to School’ program teaches kids about sustainable farming through hands-on chicken interactions. Catch them at **Field Guide Fest on April 27**—kids under 12 get in free!

Janie Ramirez, Executive Chef of Dai Due, discussing why the Central Texas food scene and local growers are so special to her!