60 timber framers from all over the country worked from October 1-10, in sunshine, drizzle and pouring rain, to complete a beautiful white oak frame for the pavilion at Town Park. It will be home for Town events and the Farmers Market, and the cornerstone of the park in the center of Independence. The Farmers[…]
The construction of Town Park has started! The Timber framers will arrive October 1st to begin building the pavilion. In the meantime, the IFM has moved right across the street onto Courthouse Street (that’s where the GLC/IFM office is located) and the parking area behind the buildings. All your favorite vendors are still with us,[…]
The Farmers Market staff is happy that Caroline Clough has agreed to take on management of the Farmers Market when they open in Town Park THIS Friday May 14th. Some of you may know Caroline from her time with the Online Market, as a market shopper or a neighbor in Elk Creek. She’ll be in[…]
The Independence Farmers Market is moving forward with plans to open outside on May 14th. After a year of operating only Online it’s exciting to be able to take a step to returning to normal. For those who prefer, the Online Market will continue as well. It will return to it’s usual schedule of Wednesday[…]
The Independence Farmers Market received a grant from Grayson County from funds provided in the first CARES Stimulus Bill to help local non-profits recover losses and cover costs due to the pandemic. These funds will help cover increased operating costs incurred by the Market as it pivoted to provide a safe, touchless, Online-only platform and[…]
Grayson LandCare added 3 member-driven projects this year, despite the pandemic: Food Independence, a much-needed food pantry located in Independence, a new Seed saving group that will partner with the Wythe-Grayson Regional Library, and a new School gardening initiative The Annual meeting was held via Zoom and the Auction ran from October 16-November 1st. Thanks[…]
The On-line Market will keep operating right on through the winter until we open( fingers crossed!) the 2nd Friday in May. Our schedule will stay the same- Fridays from 2-6pm. We may shorten it to 3-6pm to reduce operating costs. Please let us know if that will cause anyone problems. There will be a few[…]
Our awesome market isn’t all produce and meat, we also have some amazing crafters participating on the Online Market! Check out all of the locally grown and produced products we have available to order this week and don’t forget about your dad! ? https://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market/?fbclid=IwAR1ZHEDJqhpBzsbkRIl_02dUaafmH9yFIl8IPFPkAJsm3qbXquX19tyfktQ