2 events in June at IFM
Join guest chefs Dean McRae and Loren Webster Friday June 6 from 9:30-noon as they prepare fresh, healthy food using Market ingredients. Watch the cooking demonstration and enjoy free samples.[…]
Category: Communications & Outreach
The Annual GLC Haybale Contest gets rolling.
Grayson LandCare is sponsoring a “People’s Choice” Hay Bale Contest again this year to promote the County Fair.The winner receives $200.There are only 2 rules:1) There must be a sign[…]
Kids enjoy harvest from the School Garden
48 first graders have enjoyed 2 harvests from the School Garden. They tasted lettuce and radishes in class on May 13 and took the same ingredients home on May 20.[…]
Donnans Orchard is the 2nd Business Challenge Grant recipient.
Bob and Mary Donnan were looking for a retirement project. They wanted to do something with a parcel of land they purchased 2 years ago. After researching the soil and[…]
How YOU Can Help The Free Market’s Outreach Mission
Thanks to some creative and energetic volunteers, the Outreach area for agency clients looks much better! This service provides linens, dishes and cookware for those starting over, for whatever reason,[…]
Spring in the Kids Garden
The Kids had great germination for their spring crops of peas, carrots and radishes. Potatoes are just starting to come up and we planted cool season greens as well: lettuce,[…]
Congratulations to GLC Business Challenge Winners
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 GLC Business Challenge. The board decided to support 2 businesses this year; Angie’s Sip and Taste in downtown Independence and[…]
Sneak Peek Farmers Market-April 18, 9 am-1 pm
Can’t wait for the Farmers Market to return to Town Park? You don’t have to! We’ll open early for a pre-season peek and give you a chance to purchase plants,[…]