Pre-Season Vendor Meeting April 6, 2018
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.[…]
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Last Winter Market Saturday December 2
Join us for a regular Farmers Market Saturday December 2 from 11-3 in Town Park. You’ll also be able to pickup the pesticide-free wreaths and trees you ordered from the[…]
Raised Bed Workshop Saturday November 11th
Did you miss our raised bed workshop this spring? Here’s your chance to join us Saturday, November 11th from 9 am to noon for a hands-on raised bed workshop for all skill levels at the Grayson LandCare/IFM office at 108 Courthouse Street. Cost is $10 and light refreshments will be served.
Fall Finale October 13
Join us Friday October 13 from 9am to 1pm for the Fall Finale. Formerly known as Apple Day, the event features a free community apple pressing, an apple dessert contest and a great pumpkin contest. This is the last Market of the regular season.
Bakers of all ages are encouraged to enter the Apple Dessert Contest. Bring your entries to the market by 10:30am, judging begins at 11. Any remaining desserts will be sold by the slice to benefit the Market after the winner is announced as soon is the judging is complete. The top prize is a $100. You are also invited to bring your largest home-grown pumpkin to the Market by 11am. Entries will be weighed and the winner will receive $100. Thanks to the Law office of Jonathon Venzie for sponsoring the Apple Dessert Contest and Wagon Wheel Farm for sponsoring the Great Pumpkin contest. Three apple presses will be in operation. Everyone is invited to bring apples and containers to the Market to press free of charge. The Market will also be pressing apples and the juice will be available for a donation to the Market. In addition, a small press will be available at the Kids Corner. […]
Ice Cream Social Sunday September 10th, 3-5 pm
You are cordially invited to the 1st Annual Independence Farmers Market Ice Cream Social , Sunday September 10, 2017 from 3-5pm. The Ice Cream Social will be held on Courthouse[…]
Free Raised Bed Workshop April 1st
Plan to join us Saturday April 1st from 10 am to 2 pm for a potluck lunch and a hands on raised bed workshop for all skill levels at the[…]
Some recipes from 2016-finally!
Chef Jen Cooks August 5th:
Gazpacho:
Hand mince the onion and rinse in cold water.( rinse anytime to you plan to eat an onion raw) Chop garlic and hot pepper in a food processor until fine. Add tomatoes and cucumbers and pulse until chunky or desired consistency. Add a splash of balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, minced parsley and basil.
Squash with tomatoes and shiitake powder:
Saute sliced squash, chopped onions and minced garlic in a blend of butter and olive oil until squash is tender. Season with salt and pepper. Add chopped tomato and a tablespoon of shiitake powder from Baywood Organics. It adds flavor and thickens the sauce.
Pico de gallo:
Hand chop and rinse onion. You want ½ to 1 cup onion. Chop 2 cups of tomatoes and 3 Tablespoons minced hot peppers. Mince 2 cloves of garlic, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar or fresh lime juice, fresh cilantro and salt to taste. […]
2017 Schedule
Happy New Year! Here’s the Independence Farmers Market schedule: all Market days are Fridays unless noted otherwise.
May 12- Grand Opening
May 26-Herb Day. Chef Jen cooks with herbs
June 9-1st of 2 Fiber Days
June 30-Kids Day. Join Cowboy Don,Ranger Amelia,4H, BRDC and more for fun for the whole family
Tuesday July 4- Town Parade