Free Market Shares the Joy of Giving—for Free!
On Friday, December 2nd, the Free Market Christmas Gift Shop will be set up in the GATE Conference Room from 3-7 pm, as part of the big town celebration (Farmer’s[…]
Record Month at Food Independence in October
331 boxes to 700 people (82 children) in 292 households, Oh my! We expected to set a new record for boxes distributed in November or December but not in October.[…]
Join us October 17, 5:00-8:30pm for the 15th Annual Auction, Potluck and Meeting.
Everyone is invited to join us Monday October 17 from 5-8:30 at Cox Chapel Community Center, located at 1639 Cox Chapel Rd, Mouth of Wilson VA, 24363 for out 15th[…]
Detailed directions to Auction location-Cox’s Chapel Community Center
From the light in downtown Independence. Continue west on HWY 58 for 2.5 miles turn LEFT onto Battlefield drive, immediately past Rixey’s Market. Continue on Battlefield for 3.4 miles. Turn[…]
Good times can be hard times, but they are still good times!
We are certainly experiencing good times at Food Independence. We just learned we got a $25,000 grant from Twin County Community Foundation to start a project that better links local[…]
IFM is celebrating 15 years this Friday!
Everyone is invited to help celebrate the Independence Farmers Market 15th birthday during the last regular market of the outdoor season from 9am to 1pm, Friday October 14. Do you[…]
It’s Harvest Time!
Grayson Permaculture Group harvested sweet potatoes this week bound for food independence in time for November distribution! Interested in Learning more about Permaculture and participating in our activities? Email [email protected]
September Meeting starts at 5:45 at the New River Hill Farm
Join GLC at the New River Soil and Water Conservation District’s New River Hill Farm for our September meeting and presentation. From HWY 58 turn onto Beechwood Rd. Stay on[…]