CENTRAL CITY GREEN MARKET ENDS MARCH 21ST

Open Letter from CCC Command Central

After 2 years as the market managers at Green Market at Discovery Green, Central City co-op has decided to exit as the market manager. Our last day at Market will be Sunday the 21st of March. Our core business as a co-operative has grown tremendously in recent years, and we are turning our energies inward to foster that growth and create more opportunities across the city for our partner farmers and businesses.

We have had such a wonderful experience working with Discovery Green to develop this new market! It has been an exciting 2 years, where we have made new friends and helped bring sustainable agriculture and businesses to the very heart of the city. Our current manager, Sara Eakens, has given 18 months to the market, building relationships with her always sunny disposition and her wonderful ability to keep things rolling, no matter the weather or mishap that may come her way. Sara is moving on to her next adventure, and we wish her happy. She will always be part of the Co-op family, and part of the wonderful community at Discovery Green.

Co-op will continue to play a supporting role in the Farmer's Market community, both at Discovery Green and beyond. As we have always done in our 9 year history, we will shop markets for new farmers and products to bring into the Co-op, we will man information booths to teach people about sustainable agriculture in our community, and we will work in the greater community to promote and support the development of Farmer's Markets, sustainability and community involvement in agriculture.

Susanne Theis from Discovery Green wrote:

"I want you to know how grateful I am for your efforts on behalf of the Green Market. Whatever success this market has in the future will be absolutely due to your work and the energy and commitment you brought to it.

Sara, I want to especially thank you for coming in to run the market, week in and week out, you''ve been amazing. We all know that Green Market did not enjoy the resources it needed to fully get off the ground, and I think it is due to your sunny and always bright presence that we persevered to this point.

Central City Co-op will always have a place at Green Market, in whatever capacity you choose"

What do Carolyn and I have to say? First, we love us some Sara Eakens. Secondly, what a great big learning party this has been, and now we find our co-op galloping off in a new direction, waving fondly to our friends at Disco Green.

In celebration of our success at Green Market, and particularly as a fond farewell and thank you to Sara, please come out to market on Sunday March 21 from 12 to 4 p.m.. We would love to see you there."

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