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By Sharon Grigsby
Dallas Morning News Writer
Daron Babcock says the decision was terribly difficult because his brand is founded on the trust that he always follows through on promises.
The agriculture-centered project formerly known as Bonton Farms at Lake Highlands is moving forward without the popular South Dallas partner that inspired its creation in the first place.
Back in June, I shared the news of City Council member Adam McGough linking arms with Bonton Farms and the Georgia-based nonprofit City of Refuge to transform 12 acres of empty city-owned concrete into an innovative community asset. The urban farm would provide job training, tiny homes for transitional housing, a co-working facility, market, cafe and acres of gardens and green space.
None of that vision has changed, but who will make it happen has.
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