FREE MARKET WILL HOLD HUGE FABRIC GIVEAWAY!
Several large bags of high-quality double-knit and jersey fabric were recently donated to the Free Market. Apparently they were left over when the knitting mill in Elk Creek made clothing[…]
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Kids Garden is thriving
It’s time for summer school at the Independence Elementary School. #rd graders were able to harvest and take home broccoli heads and several leafy greens. 2nd graders had their first[…]
Free Permaculture Garden tour and potluck June 19 6pm.
It’s a field trip, cookout, plant sale and tour! Everyone is invited to the permaculture garden for a cookout and “ragged” plant sale. The cookout begins at 6pm at the[…]
May 15 Grayson LandCare presentation features Forester Donny Garman and Ag Development specialist Lyndsie Young
Donny Garman and Lyndsie Young are the speakers Monday, May 15 at 7pm at the Grayson LandCare office. The office is located at 104 Courthouse street in Independence next to the[…]
Permaculture events in May and June
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are postponing the Pallet Herb Garden Workshop. A new date has not been set. Saturday, May 20th, 9:30-1pm we will have our monthly workday at[…]
441 Hello, this is FOOD INDEPENDENCE. How can we help you?
441 is not a new emergency number. It is how many boxes of food we distributed on April 25 to 966 of our neighbors, family, and friends in 396 households[…]
The Free Market is a Philosophy
REDUCE-REUSE-RECYCLE! We all know the mantra. And the Free Market is a perfect example of re-using: Picking up something that still works but someone no longer needed, or turning scraps[…]
2023 IFM Season has begun!
Thanks to everyone who came out for opening day. We had wonderful weather and 34 vendors! It was great to see everyone again. New vendors include: Hope McAdams, a student[…]