The Independence Farmers Market began in 2007. A local grower and producer market, the Independence Farmers Market is open seasonally from the 1st Friday in May to the 2nd Friday in October 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, Tomato Day, and the Apple Festival, as well as contests, raffles, and local musicians.
We hold 3 Winter Markets: the Friday before Thanksgiving, the Friday after Thanksgiving and the 1st Saturday in December. These Markets are 11am to 2pm to account for colder morning temperatures. There is also our year-round online market, with pickup Wednesdays from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Grayson LandCare/IFM Office at 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, Virginia.
During the off-season, we hold winter workshops to encourage and educate new farmers and customers on farmers market goods and services.
Throughout the year, our vendors provide customers with goods grown or made with pride. Ask them for recipes or helpful food preparation tips. Stop by and see us at the crossroads of Hwy 58 and 21 in historic Independence, Virginia.
Mission Statement:
To provide access to local and healthy foods.
To support local farms and market gardens
To educate the public about agriculture, healthy eating habits and local foods
To enrich the lives of the community
To promote sustainable agricultural practices
Vision Statement:
The creation of a community based market which provides healthy local food while fostering civic pride, community involvement, social and environmental benefits. A community capable of providing a food supply which financially supports local citizens.
