August Events at IFM
Join us Friday August 7th for our “First Friday Cooking Day” with guest Chef Dean McRae. He’ll be featuring dishes made with tomatoes in honor of Tomato Day. Free samples[…]
Category: Health & Wellness
Growing Abundance & Herbal Medicine, July 11
Explore Permaculture methods for building healthy soils, planting a food forest, planning fruit tree guilds, & distributing water with swales & rainwater catchment systems. Discover how to utilize your forest[…]
Integrative Health Mobile Unit at Free Market July 11
The Free Market is honored to be chosen as a location for the Integrative Health Mobile Unit, a partnership between Mt. Rogers Community Services and Highlands Community Services to provide[…]
IFM Schedule for June
Join us Friday June 5th for our “First Friday Cooking Day” with Chef Jen. We are thrilled to have Jen back to lead our cooking program. She’ll be cooking with the fresh,[…]
The Free Market has Medical Equipment for ANYONE who needs it
Three years ago, the Free Market started a new program to help the community—a medical equipment lending library. At first, we had mostly walkers, crutches, bedside commodes and shower chairs.[…]
October at the IFM
Hi Friends, as the end of the season approaches, we are looking forward to next season and we need your input! Please take this 2 question survey about replacing the[…]
Meet the new leaders of Food Independence, Shannon & Mark Miller
As you read in the previous article, Tom and Anita are finally stepping down from Food Independence after creating and leading it for 6 years. Shannon and Mark Miller have[…]
August at the Market
I hope you were able to attend the Tomato Festival August 1st. The 2nd week in August is National Farmers Week. This is a great time to make a donation[…]