Donnans Orchard is the 2nd Business Challenge Grant recipient.
Bob and Mary Donnan were looking for a retirement project. They wanted to do something with a parcel of land they purchased 2 years ago. After researching the soil and[…]
Category: Our Work
How YOU Can Help The Free Market’s Outreach Mission
Thanks to some creative and energetic volunteers, the Outreach area for agency clients looks much better! This service provides linens, dishes and cookware for those starting over, for whatever reason,[…]
IFM is open for the season.
I hope you were able to join us opening day. A big thankyou to Bill Baldwin for playing! IFM Kids Bucks will be available the entire season this year thanks[…]
Spring in the Kids Garden
The Kids had great germination for their spring crops of peas, carrots and radishes. Potatoes are just starting to come up and we planted cool season greens as well: lettuce,[…]
Congratulations to GLC Business Challenge Winners
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 GLC Business Challenge. The board decided to support 2 businesses this year; Angie’s Sip and Taste in downtown Independence and[…]
Sneak Peek Farmers Market-April 18, 9 am-1 pm
Can’t wait for the Farmers Market to return to Town Park? You don’t have to! We’ll open early for a pre-season peek and give you a chance to purchase plants,[…]
Permaculture Workday April 12, 9am
Join the Permaculture group for a monthly workday on Saturday 4/12 @ 9am. Bring shovel, rake & work gloves. All workdays are in the Permaculture garden at the Church of[…]
School garden update
We are thrilled to be back at Independence Elementary School this spring. John Alexander, Vanessa Austin and I are working with three 1st grade classes. We have sown seeds and[…]