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IFM Pre-Season Vendor Meeting
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesHave 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[...]
Spotlight on Independence Farmers Market
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesGet 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 Farmers Market of the Season!
Independence Town Park 108 E Main St 24348, Independence, VA, United StatesThe 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,[...]
IFM FARM DAY!
Join us Sunday, May 27th from 2- 5 pm at Wagon Wheel Farm, 1132 Gold Hill Rd, Independence VA for an afternoon of hands-on activities. See and try out some of the best market garden tools. If you’ve taken our “Grow More Vegetables” class, you’ll see those spacings and planting ideas in the ground and[...]
IFM Kids Korner- Seed Bombs
Independence Town Park 108 E Main St 24348, Independence, VA, United StatesJoin us at the Kid’s Corner June 8th, to kick off the season by making seed bombs together! We’ll also learn about pollinators and the important role they play in our environment by planting a pollinator garden in our raised bed.
IFM Grand Opening and Mother’s Day Craft Fair!
Independence Town Park 108 E Main St 24348, Independence, VA, United StatesJoin us for the opening of the 2019 Market Season in Town Park! We’ve invited area artisans to join us Opening Day so you can find a perfect gift for Mother’s Day.
IFM Farm Day
VAJoin us Sunday, May 26th from 2- 5 pm at Wagon Wheel Farm, I for an afternoon of hands-on activities. See and try out some of the best market garden tools. If you’ve taken our “Grow More Vegetables” class, you’ll see those spacings and planting ideas in the ground and growing! Tour the greenhouse, high[...]
Independence Farmers Market
Independence Town Park 108 E Main St 24348, Independence, VA, United StatesThe Independence Farmers Market began in 2007. A local grower and producer market, the Independence Farmers Market is open seasonally on Fridays from 9 am to 1 pm 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,[...]
March meeting features new Town Manager Laura Ratcliffe
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesLaura Ratcliffe will be joining us March 20th at 7pm at the GLC office. March 1st is Laura's official start date as manager, but she has already started work and has met with Rick and I several times. I am very pleased to have her as our new Town Manager. Given the continued interest in[...]