2023 Highlights
Our annual meeting is also when we celebrate our acheivements for 2023 and look ahead to 2024. In 2023 the generosity of our donors, support of our volunteers, and active[…]
Author: Michelle Pridgen
Field trip to Mt. View Farm September 18, 6:30pm
Thanks very much to Hank and Denise Sturkie of Mt. View Farm for hosting the September meeting. There is always interest in the art of beekeeping and cutflowers continue to[…]
Save the date for the Harvest Moon Dinner, Auction and annual meeting; October 16
316 W Main St, Fries, VA 24330 Fall is in the air and it’s time once again to get together at the annual auction and dinner. This year, the dinner[…]
Permaculture Garden on Ag & Art Tour
This is the first year that the Permaculture Garden was a stop on the Ag & Art tour. It was a great oppurtunity to teach folks a bit about the[…]
How YOU can help the Free Market help those in need!
Since we began six years ago, we have had a special “Outreach” section with new and like-new dishes, cookware, linens and blankets that are available to people just starting out[…]
What drove the post-Covid surge at Food independence?
As discussed in the July GLC newsletter, Food Independence, and other food/feeding programs, saw huge increases in client numbers last Spring, usually our slow season. Demand levelled off this summer[…]
Farmers Market update
Thanks VERY much to everyone who donated during our National Farmers Week fund drive! With the support of generous donors who offered a match, we raised $2259. We really appreciate[…]
Learn to control invasive plants August 21, 5:30 pm.
UPDATE: A light dinner will be provided. Please Rsvp to [email protected] or 276-768-0597 by Saturday August 12. Early fall is the best time to start controlling invasive plants and permaculture[…]