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[…]
Category: Communications & Outreach
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[…]
Youth Poster Contest Winners!
In the past, Grayson LandCare sponsored the poster contest, primarily for adults, to gernerate a logo to be used for the Fair. This year we created a Youth Poster contest[…]
Haybale Winner!
Thank you to everyone who entered and the 605 people who voted! The winner of $200 and bragging rights is Cresthaven Dairy with 106 votes!
Free Market is a Success, By the Numbers!
During our first full year of operation (2018), we averaged 36 people coming through the door during a 4-hour period. As of July 31, we now average60 people during each[…]
Hay bale contest gets rolling!
Grayson LandCare is happy to sponsor the annual hay bale contest that helps to advertise the Grayson County Fair. We have 8 entries this year! #1Hokie Bird – The Hashes[…]
New River Conservancy to update community on New River Hill Forest at July meeting of Grayson Landcare
August is Clean River Month in Grayson County, and to kick off early, Grayson Landcare is pleased to announce Elizabeth Underwood, executive director of New River Conservancy, as their special[…]
3 IFM events in July: Wellness Day, Berry Festival, & HWY 21 Yard sale.
Wellness Day on July 14 features many local healthcare providers and offers free health screenings and activities for the community and vendors. Wellness Day takes place during the regular Farmers[…]