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Coppell Farmers Market and community gardens report growth; donated produce totals nearly 25,000 pounds in 2024
Summary
Coppell Sustainable Food Organization updated council on market attendance, vendor growth and garden donations; presenters said the market plans to reincorporate as a nonprofit in 2026 and noted partnerships with Metrocrest Services and Texas Health Resources.
Representatives from the Coppell Sustainable Food Organization told the Coppell City Council on Feb. 25 that the Coppell Farmers Market and Coppell Community Gardens continued to grow in 2024 and expanded outreach and nutrition programs.
Marissa Olivas, community programs coordinator and liaison to the market and gardens, said the market is preparing to reincorporate as an independent nonprofit in 2026 and that staff and volunteers view the market as “one of the best markets in Texas.” She and Amanda Austin, director of the Coppell Farmers Market, presented…
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