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We are Thankful for you!

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 by IFM

Friends of the Market,  2020 has certainly been a challenge for our Market, our community and our country.  I want to thank you for supporting the Market as we remained[…]

Posted in On-line Market, Uncategorized Tagged on-line market, thank you, Thanksgiving

We are sad to announce that the Winters Markets are cancelled

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 by IFM

Due to the Governors new order restricting social events and continued increases in Covid-19 cases in our area, the Farmers Market board has cancelled both Winter Markets. This was a[…]

Posted in Events, Fundraiser, Market Day, On-line Market Tagged cancelled, online market, winter market

Food Independence Thanksgiving food drive

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 by IFM

When you are doing your Thanksgiving shopping over the next few weeks, please take a moment to remember that there are many in our area who are suffering from food[…]

Posted in Food, On-line Market, Uncategorized Tagged food drive, online market, Thanksgiving

Never fear-the Online Market is still here!

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 by IFM

The On-line Market will keep operating right on through the winter until we open( fingers crossed!) the 2nd Friday in May.  Our schedule will stay the same- Fridays from 2-6pm[…]

Posted in Contest, Fundraiser, On-line Market Tagged fundraiser, online market, raffle

Christmas trees from the Joyce family are available!

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 by IFM

We are excited to be able to offer Christmas trees grown by the Joyce family in Grassy Creek without pesticides again this year.  It’s your chance to support local farmers[…]

Posted in Events, Fundraiser, On-line Market Tagged christmas tree fundraiser, winter market

It’s time for garlic

Posted on October 21, 2020October 22, 2020 by IFM

I’ve been going through the garlic I harvested in July.  Damaged or diseased bulbs are salvaged for immediate use in salsa, sauted with lots of butter and frozen in small[…]

Posted in Crops, Food, How to Tagged fall chores, gardening, garlic, planting

Wonderful items available at the Grayson LandCare Online Auction

Posted on October 18, 2020October 22, 2020 by IFM

Grayson LandCare is the parent organization for the Independence Farmers Market.  It also includes the Free Market, the Permaculture group, the new Food Independence Food Pantry and the new Seed[…]

Posted in Fundraiser Tagged auction, fundraiser, Grayson Landcare

Monster Tomato contest entries and winner

Posted on September 11, 2020 by IFM

The virtual Monster tomato contest attracted a record 9 entries!  We usually only have 3 or 4 people brave enough to give Jen Cavey a run for the money.  As[…]

Posted in awards, Contest, Kids Tagged contest, monster tomato

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