Planning for the “near future” at Food Independence
Food Independence has grown about fivefold since opening in 2020. We now source over 150,000 pounds of food per year that is distributed on a monthly basis to about 380[…]
Category: Our Work
It’s Giving Tuesday
Dear friends and neighbors, I want to thank everyone for their generous donations at our Annual Meeting and Auction. If you would like to make an additional donation to Grayson[…]
Winter Market AND Free Market Gift Shop December 7
The last Farmers Market Winter Market is this SATURDAY December 7th. The Market will be held in Town Park from 11am -2pm in conjunction with Town of Independence events. In[…]
Permaculture Book Discussion 1/16
Please join the Permaculture Group on Thursday January 16, 2025 (moved from 1/9 due to weather) at 5:30 pm at Ann Watson’s—167 White Oak Ln. Independence. Phone or text 276-768-8171[…]
Food Independence has another record distribution
Food Independence had another record setting distribution for Thanksgiving this year. 30 volunteers handled a record crowd with 464 boxes given out, far ahead of the past record of 441[…]
You made the Harvest Moon Social and Auction a Success! Thank you!
Thanks to everyone who came to the Grayson LandCare Annual Meeting and Auction at the Grange on October 21st. Through your generous support we raised $11,000 to fund our work[…]
Free Market Christmas Shop, Dec 7 11am-3pm
The annual Free Market Christmas Shop returns on Dec 7 from 11am to 3pm. It will be held at the Gate Center again this year. The first 2 hours are[…]
Permaculture highlights from 2024
The Permaculture Group made a huge improvement to the garden this year with the addition of a teaching terrace. It provides a focal point for the garden and a great[…]