The Coppell Farmers Market is opening up a “Winter Market” on Saturday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, March 20 (or the third Saturday of both months) from 8 a.m. to sell-out at noon at Bethel Road and S. Coppell Road in Old Town Coppell. In addition to shopping for local produce, natural meats and seafood, local artisans will also be present.

The Winter Market previously opened on Jan. 16 and will continue until the regular market reopens in April to continue bringing fresh, local produce to Coppell.

According to the Web site, the Farmers Market’s mission is to “form a relationship with local growers/producers in order to provide fresh, seasonal produce and agricultural products for our community while fostering a sense of place in Old Town Coppell”. It was founded in 2003 by community volunteers and is overseen by the Coppell Community Garden.

For more information, email coppellproduce@gmail.com or go to  http://www.coppellfarmersmarket.org.

Saturday Nov. 21 will be the last Coppell Farmers Market of 2009. The market will reopen Jan. 16, 2010.

In a celebration of the last Farmers Market of the year, there will be different and special things for sale. Rehoboth Ranch will be delivering turkeys and pre-ordered meats. Dominion Farms will have pre-ordered hams ready for pick up and many of the local vendors will have gift packages for sale.

When the Farmers Market resumes in January, they will only take place on the third Saturday of each month; Jan. 16, Feb. 20 and Mar. 20. These special “winter markets” will offer natural meats, produce, fruits and vegetables, eggs and other delicious food items for sale.

For more information visit their website: http://www.coppellcommunitygarden.org/coppell_farmers_market.php