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Community | Natural Heritage | Economy
Grayson LandCare is a member-driven non-profit, addressing the challenges of life in a rural, agricultural community. LandCare promotes economic self-reliance, preserves local traditions, and helps landowners to protect and enhance our natural heritage by starting conversations, problem solving, and appreciating the value of the place we call home.
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Pests, Disease, and Fertility Workshop February 8th
Thanks to everyone who took the 1st class on January 11!. Join us for the 2nd workshop of the season February 8 from 9am to noon at the GLC/IFM office on 104 Courthouse Street. Cost is $15 and includes light refreshments. We’ll discuss plant families, rotation and ways to reduce the need for costly chemicals.[…]
Independence Farmers’ Market Online Orders Opens For Business This Evening!
The Online Market opens for new orders tonight, January 15th, at 8 pm! Customers may place their orders via the Independence Farmers’ Market Website, http://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market . Orders will be taken from 8pm Wednesday evenings through 8pm Monday evenings, and may be picked up the following Wednesday evening from 4-6 at the Grayson Landcare Office. Happy[…]
Danny Boyer To Give Presentation on “Standing Forage” at January Monthly GLC Meeting.
Danny Boyer, lifelong resident of Grayson County, grass-fed beef producer, past President of Grayson LandCare, and retired NCRS conservation technician, will present his research on forage at the January monthly meeting of Grayson LandCare. The meeting will be Monday, January 20th at 7 pm. Danny has used rotational grazing for several years, and has been[…]
Independence Farmers Market Receives Second Grant!
What a great way to start the New Year! The Town of Independence has been awarded $150,000 by the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission for the construction of the Independence Farmers Market. In the TRRC Financial Viability Assessment, TRRC staff stated; “This is perhaps the strongest farmers market request seen by the Commission to date,[…]
January News from the Free Market
We had some record attendance days at The Free Market during December as people stopped by to look for all-things-Christmas. Over the course of the month our supply of trees, ornaments, dishes, gift wrap etc. got whittled down to a small stash of festive detritus. Some of the highlights of the holiday season were: Our[…]
Grayson LandCare Mini-Grant Request for Proposals
Grayson LandCare will be considering requests for funding in an amount not to exceed $500 for projects that align with the mission of GLC and its goal to support the Grayson County community. A copy of the Policy and Procedures and the Mini-Grant application form are attached. Applications should be submitted by e-mail to Anita[…]
Grayson LandCare Holiday Party December 16th
Join LandCare to celebrate the holiday season on Monday, December 16th @6:00 PM at the LandCare office. Bring a finger food and beverage to share, and shelf-stable and weatherproof food items to donate to the Little Free Pantries in our area, and wear your Christmas finery. We will have a representative from the Regional Animal[…]
Time to Renew Your Membership for 2020!
Join or Renew Your Membership! It’s that time of year again! If you have not already, please take a moment to renew your membership in Grayson LandCare. Your membership and donations support all of LandCare’s programs like the Free Market, Independence Farmers Market, Land Stewardship Competition, LandCare Rocks the River, Grayson Permaculture Group and so[…]
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