Coppell Farmers Market hosts a variety of producers each Saturday morning. This doesn’t happen by accident. Vendors go through a process to be admitted to the market line up for a booth assignment, and ongoing review and annual renewal process to continue to come. Most vendors report they heard about this market by word of […]
Many of the vendors at the Coppell Farmers Market bring value added products. What does this mean? The simple definition is taking a basic agricultural product and adding to it for variety and value. CJ Singleton of Good Spice sells pepper seasonings and nuts to which he adds chili, onion, garlic, and citrus fruits that
The Coppell Farmers Market ranchers and farmers bring meats or products from six different livestock animals: cows, pigs, chickens, lambs, and goats. The growers described similar and unique difficulties to overcome in growing the varied livestock. After acquisition of an appropriately sized area of land for the breed, the pasture, paddock, or pen must furnish
Several artisan vendors at the Coppell Farmers Market offer gluten free choices in addition to their other products. The Tamale Company, and Ipanema Cheese Breads (Winter Market vendor) produce only gluten free products. Those are great go-to booths for shopping without concerns because everything is prepared in gluten free commercial kitchens. Custom Café Foods, Grapevine
Saturdays at the Coppell Farmers Market create real family outings. Children wander through the booths, parents visit with their friends, and local farmers sell their wares and give advice about healthy eating. Youngsters are beginning to learn that carrots come from the ground rather than plastic packages, that salad greens grow in several varieties, and
Eggs are generally plentiful in spring at the Coppell Farmers Market. Our farmers and ranchers really do listen to the needs of patrons. After high customer demand and drought led to previous egg shortages, producers with laying hens added to their hen populations. Factor in typically gorgeous spring pasture for foraging and pleasant weather conditions,
The Coppell Farmers Market welcomes a diverse group of farmers each week. By market criteria, they grow and harvest within 150 miles of Coppell, covering counties in all directions out from our community. As a result, they face similar challenges when the weather pattern across the area is consistent and yet have been affected differently
In 2012, the City of Coppell received two prestigious state awards. Although many citizens may not realize the connection, the Coppell Farmers Market was a contributing factor in both awards. The City of Coppell was awarded The Texas Environmental Excellence Award for its efforts to protect the Texas environment. The award recognizes the City’s innovative
Several farmers at the Coppell Farmers Market use sustainable farming methods. The label of Certified Organic can only be used after certification by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) or other certifying organization. For example, Good Earth Organic Farm is certified organic through the California Certified Organic Farmers. This is a farmers association, as well
In 2012, the City of Coppell received two prestigious state awards. Although many citizens may not realize the connection, the Coppell Farmers Market was a contributing factor in both awards. The City of Coppell was awarded The Texas Environmental Excellence Award for its efforts to protect the Texas environment. The award recognizes the City’s innovative
