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  • Promote Your Farm or Business with Video & Drone Technology

    Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United States

    A passion for permaculture and organic farming drove local couple Ian and Candice Stevenson to establish Tiny House Farm in Grayson County, VA. While working as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Ian recognized the need for a proactive approach to help educate and promote healthy and organic eating habits. Candice's experience in Marketing and Videography[...]

  • Care Talks: Sharing Stories of GLC Mini Grant Projects

    Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United States

    The Grayson LandCare March meeting will be our Annual "Care Talks" series. Modeled after TED Talks, these short presentations will feature projects that received mini-grant funding from LandCare in 2017. Ideas for new projects will also be presented. Grayson LandCare awards mini-grants up to $500 for projects led by members that have significant interest and fit our[...]

  • Free Market

    Free Market
    Free Market 1173 N Independence Ave, Independence, VA, United States

    Located in the small town of Independence, Virginia, the Free Market is a project by Grayson LandCare to serve the community by arranging for unwanted items to find new homes and save people money. We will also share information on local events and who provides what services, so those who sell their skills can find[...]

  • IFM Pre-Season Vendor Meeting

    Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United States

    Have you thought about becoming a vendor at the Farmers Market? Here’s your chance to join returning vendors and find out about the coming season and enjoy a potluck lunch. Tentatively scheduled for the Grayson Landcare office at 108 Courthouse street unless we need to move somewhere larger. 1) If you plan to sell any kind[...]

  • First Friday Film Series: The Messenger

    Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United States

    Friday, April 6th at 7:00 pm, LandCare presents Messenger: Imagine a World Without Birdsong. Su Rynard’s wide-ranging and contemplative documentary THE MESSENGER explores our deep-seated connection to birds and warns that the uncertain fate of songbirds might mirror our own. Moving from the northern reaches of the Boreal Forest to the base of Mount Ararat[...]

  • Spotlight on Independence Farmers Market

    Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United States

    Get a behind the scenes look at the Independence Farmers Market! Join Michelle Pridgen, Market Manager, for a brief history and behind the scenes tour of the Farmers Market and learn about our other agricultural initiatives. We'll have drawings for a free IFM t-shirt and shopping bag.

  • First Friday Film Series: Look & See

    Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United States

    Friday, May 4th at 7:00 pm, LandCare presents Look & See: A Portrait of Wendell Berry. LOOK & SEE revolves around the divergent stories of several residents of Henry County, Kentucky who each face difficult choices that will dramatically reshape their relationship with the land and their community. In 1965, Wendell Berry returned home to Henry[...]

  • AG Innovations EXPO

    Saturday, May 5th 2018 9 AM – 1 PM Free Admission Exhibits Demonstrations Kids Activities Box Lunches by Culinary Arts Students Greenhouse Plants Available for Sale Land Stewardship Competition Open to the Public, Awards 1pm

  • First Farmers Market of the Season!

    Independence Town Park 108 E Main St 24348, Independence, VA, United States

    The Independence Farmers Market began in 2007. A local grower and producer market, the Independence Farmers Market is open seasonally on Fridays from 9am to 1pm and features local meats, vegetables, herbs, plant starts, preserves, baked goods, crafts, and more. The seasonal market offers special events, featuring Farm Fresh Kids Day, the Berry Festival, Tomato Day,[...]

  • Food Forest Work Day

    Food Forest Work Day
    Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United States

    Join the Grayson Permaculture Group as we build a Food Forest at Church of the Good Shepherd in Galax.  Tools & gloves provided, bring water and a snack.  Contact Cynthia@graysonlandcare.org[...]