Thanks to everyone who took the 1st class on January 11!. Join us for the 2nd workshop of the season February 8 from 9am to noon at the GLC/IFM office on 104 Courthouse Street. Cost is $15 and includes light refreshments. We’ll discuss plant families, rotation and ways to reduce the need for costly chemicals.[…]
The Online Market opens for new orders tonight, January 15th, at 8 pm! Customers may place their orders via the Independence Farmers’ Market Website, http://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market . Orders will be taken from 8pm Wednesday evenings through 8pm Monday evenings, and may be picked up the following Wednesday evening from 4-6 at the Grayson Landcare Office. Happy[…]
What a great way to start the New Year! The Town of Independence has been awarded $150,000 by the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission for the construction of the Independence Farmers Market. In the TRRC Financial Viability Assessment, TRRC staff stated; “This is perhaps the strongest farmers market request seen by the Commission to date,[…]
The Independence Farmers Market is thankful for your support in making 2019 their best year ever! With more than 20 farmers markets with 50 miles of Independence, we really appreciate that you choose to support our Market. The Independence Farmers Market started in 2008 when a few determined residents decided Independence needed a Farmers Market. […]
1st Winter Market November 29 @ 11:00 am- 2 pm The Farmers Market is back in Town Park Friday November 29 from 11 am to 2 pm for our 1st of 2 Winter Markets. Kick off the Holiday season by shopping locally for delicious local products and beautiful crafts. Enjoy free Kids activities at the[…]
The regular Friday morning Farmers market is closed for the winter, apart from special events but don’t forget you can still order online! Remember to order your pesticide free Christmas tree and turkey! Here is how the online market works •Customers can place orders anytime from Wednesday at 8pm until Monday evening. On Monday evening,[…]
Bring a dish to share and join us 5 pm, Monday October 21st, at Ward Manor, Saddle Creek Road, Independence for our annual meeting, pot luck dinner and silent auction. Auction items include stained glass, Mangum pottery, weekend stay at the Silo, weekend stay in Winston Salem, seafood dinner, english afternoon tea, alternatives to plastics[…]
Fermentation Friday AND Pepper Day September 13 @ 9:00 am- 1 pm Fermentation Friday returns to the Market on September 13. Carrie Gualt of Bird and Hopper Farm will host 2 demonstrations on preparing fermented foods. The demonstrations will begin at 10 am and again at noon. Fermentation is an ancient method of food preservation[…]