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
#GivingTuesdayNow is a global event created to try and meet the needs of our local communities during the Covid-19 pandemic. Grayson LandCare, like the rest of our friends and neighbors, has had to adjust our activities because of the recent Stay-at-home orders and other safety precautions. We have had to cancel most of our presentations[…]
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,[…]