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SUMMARY:4th Friday Evening Market\, May 22 \,3-7pm
DESCRIPTION:REMINDER: there is NO market from 9 to 1 today!  Join us for the first of 5 4th Friday Evening Markets.   We hope folks who haven’t been able to attend the regular 9am – 1pm market can come to these Markets. Once a month\, on the 4th Friday\,  the regular 9am-1pm market will be replaced by an evening market at Town Park from 3-7pm.  Enjoy all the regular vendors\, music and BBQ by Safe and Sound\, and IFM Kids Bucks too.
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/4th-friday-evening-market-may-22-3-7pm/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T200517Z
UID:4873-1777626000-1777640400@independencefarmersmarket.org
SUMMARY:Grand Opening\, Mother's  Day Craft Fair and Cooking Day May 1st
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we start the 2026 season with our Grand Opening featuring the Mother’s Day Craft Fair and our first “First Friday Cooking Day”! Guest Chefs Dean McRae\, Niki Weir\, and Loren Webster\, who cooked 2 times last year\, will be cooking with herbs. Many of our vendors will be selling herb plants and some will have some fresh cut herbs as well. Cooking demonstrations generally run from 9:30 to noon. Free samples and recipes will be available. Donations are always appreciated to help fund our cooking program.\nWe’ll also have a full range of vendors and IFM Kids bucks for the first 20 kids to the Market booth. We continue to accept SNAP/EBT and offer the $30 Match. In addition\, we are excited to continue a new program-Fresh Match Plus- that we started late last season. Virginia Fresh Match(VFM) has received a HOPE grant from Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia to support the program. It allows us to offer vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables for Medicaid\, WIC\, and Farm Market Fresh users.
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/grand-opening-mothers-day-craft-fair-and-cooking-day-may-1st/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T140000
DTSTAMP:20250128T174253Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T174253Z
UID:3857-1765018800-1765029600@independencefarmersmarket.org
SUMMARY:2nd Winter Market-Dec 6
DESCRIPTION:IFM KIDS BUCKS are back!  $5 of Kids Bucks for the first 20 kids to the Market tent. Enjoy FREE Kids Activities; make bird feeders and other crafts.  Join your favorite Farmers Market vendors and shop locally for the holidays. \nBe sure to visit the Free Market Christmas Shop in the Gate Center. 11-1 is just for kids 14 and under-“elves” will assist kids to pick out a gift for family members. 1-3 Is open to everyone. It’s all free! And be sure to stay for the parade and enjoy a visit with Santa and other Town festivities.
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/2nd-winter-market-dec-2/
LOCATION:Town Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T140000
DTSTAMP:20250128T173156Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T173156Z
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SUMMARY:1st Winter Market Friday Nov. 28
DESCRIPTION:The 1st Winter Market returns to Town Park Friday November 28 from  11am-2pm.  We call it Green Friday. Miss the Black Friday mobs and head to the IFM! This Market features the Annual Chili Cookoff  with a first prize of $100.  Please bring your entry to the Market between 9:30- 10:30\, preferably already warm\,  in a crockpot.  The contest is free to enter\, $5 allows you to taste all the chili and vote for the People’s Choice winner. IFM KIDS BUCKS are back.  The first 20 kids to the Market tent  get $5 of Kids Bucks to spend on ANYTHING at the Market.   Shop for delicious local products  and beautiful crafts\, say hi to your favorite vendors and support the local economy.
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/1st-winter-market-friday-nov-24/
LOCATION:Town Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T140000
DTSTAMP:20250109T143307Z
CREATED:20241120T210510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T143307Z
UID:4075-1763722800-1763733600@independencefarmersmarket.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Market Friday Nov 21
DESCRIPTION:Despite the bitter cold last year\, we will try the Thanksgiving Market again this year. It will be a regular market with IFM kids bucks for the 1st 20 kids to the Managers tent. Pick up everything you need to make your Thanksgiving dinner special. Just a reminder to pre-order your turkey online if you haven’t already done so.
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/thanksgiving-market-friday-nov-22/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T130000
DTSTAMP:20250109T143830Z
CREATED:20230515T162556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T143830Z
UID:3744-1760086800-1760101200@independencefarmersmarket.org
SUMMARY:Closing Day! October 10
DESCRIPTION:Our final regular Market of the 2024 season.  Stay tuned for details.
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/closing-day-october-13/
LOCATION:Town Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T123000
DTSTAMP:20250128T163840Z
CREATED:20230226T015001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T163840Z
UID:3715-1759483800-1759494600@independencefarmersmarket.org
SUMMARY:First Friday Cooking Day and Squashtober October 3
DESCRIPTION:It’s our last Cooking Day of the season. The first Friday of the month is Cooking Day. Guest Chefs cook several recipes featuring products available at the Market that day. To celebrate Squashtober\, we will cook all the different squash available at the Market. Enjoy free samples and learn fast\, fresh recipes. Donations are gratefully accepted to help fund our cooking program. Recipes are posted on the website\, independencefarmersmarket.org.\, click “recipes”.
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/1st-friday-cooking-day-with-chef-jen-3/
LOCATION:Town Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T130000
DTSTAMP:20250126T105609Z
CREATED:20230906T182115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T105609Z
UID:3845-1758877200-1758891600@independencefarmersmarket.org
SUMMARY:Pepper Day Friday September 26
DESCRIPTION:This Friday is Pepper Day!  While the selection isn’t quite as extensive as our tomato tasting\, it’s a great way to taste lots of sweet and hot peppers. Don’t worry\, we’ll label the hot ones!  We’ll have water\, but if you plan to eat lots of hot ones\, bring your own milk or cheese.  Dairy quenches the heat\, water can just spread it around. \n 
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/pepper-day-friday-september-8/
LOCATION:Town Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T130000
DTSTAMP:20250128T171849Z
CREATED:20230906T182636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T171849Z
UID:3847-1757667600-1757682000@independencefarmersmarket.org
SUMMARY:Apple Festival September 12
DESCRIPTION:The Apple Festival will be held Friday September 12 from 9am to 1pm. The Market will be pressing apples and offering fresh cider as a fundraiser. Here’s your chance to support the market and enjoy delicious cider.  The Festival also features an Apple Dessert Contest. IAs long as it features apples\, any dessert is welcome. Please bring your entry to the Market by 9:30 am. Please be sure that your name is attached to the bottom of your dish so it can be returned to you. Judging will begin at 10:00 Winners will be announced once the judging is complete. First prize is $100\, 2nd prize $30 and 3rd is $20. Remaining desserts will be sold by the slice as a fundraiser.
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/apple-festival-september-22/
LOCATION:Town Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T123000
DTSTAMP:20250109T145244Z
CREATED:20240515T173039Z
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UID:4008-1757064600-1757075400@independencefarmersmarket.org
SUMMARY:First Friday Cooking day AND the NEW Garlic Festival
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be featuring garlic in everything we cook today and we’ll have a garlic tasting and info on planting garlic.  Free samples.  Donations are appreciated and help to fund our cooking program.
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/first-friday-cooking-day-with-chef-jen-2/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T130000
DTSTAMP:20250805T192625Z
CREATED:20250805T192625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T192625Z
UID:4457-1755248400-1755262800@independencefarmersmarket.org
SUMMARY:Christmas in August and Fiber Day August 15
DESCRIPTION:The Christmas in August Craft Fair features our talented Fiber artisans. This is a great opportunity to purchase yarns\, roving\, raw fiber\, baskets\, and an array of knit\, woven\, and felted goods.  Come and meet the artisans who often raise the animals providing fiber for the handmade items in their booths.  Feel free to ask questions about farming with sheep\, goats\, and alpacas. Other artisans will join us with wooden items\, jewelry\, art and more.
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/christmas-in-august-and-fiber-day-august-15/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T130000
DTSTAMP:20250625T203440Z
CREATED:20230719T183121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T203440Z
UID:3820-1754038800-1754053200@independencefarmersmarket.org
SUMMARY:Tomato Festival August 1st
DESCRIPTION:Join us Friday August 1st for the Annual Tomato Day. Enjoy a free tomato tasting and the Salsa Contest! The Salsa contest is People’s Choice. Bring a quart of salsa to the Market by 9:30. We’ll put it in sample cups and everyone tastes and votes for their favorite. First place is $100\, Second $30 and third $20. Winner announced at 12:30. The free tomato tasting is a great way to try all the varieties at the Market and discover your favorite. And if that wasn’t enough\, we will also have Virginia Family Nutrition Healthy Kids Bucks! The first 30 kids to Ms Andrea’s tent will get $10 to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables and eggs. Don’t miss the fun and bring a friend. There is so much happening\, we’ll skip Cooking Day this 1st Friday.
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/tomato-day-august-4th/
LOCATION:Town Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T130000
DTSTAMP:20250128T170637Z
CREATED:20230619T234216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T170637Z
UID:3793-1753434000-1753448400@independencefarmersmarket.org
SUMMARY:21 Yardsale July 25
DESCRIPTION:The Independence Farmers Market is a producer Market. This is the only day IFM vendors can sell things they didn’t raise or make.  Join the giant yards ale that stretches from Elkin to Wytheville on HWY 21.
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/21-yardsale-july-28/
LOCATION:Town Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T130000
DTSTAMP:20250625T202507Z
CREATED:20230619T232217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T202507Z
UID:3788-1752829200-1752843600@independencefarmersmarket.org
SUMMARY:Berry Festival July 18
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Berry Day on July 18. This year Berry Sorbet will be available by the scoop or frozen pint as a fundraiser for the Market. It’s also time for the Berry Dessert contest. Any dessert featuring berries is welcome! 1st place is $100! Entries are judged on appearance\, taste\, and the degree to which berries are the primary focus. Remaining desserts will be sold as a fundraiser for the Market. Please bring your entry by 9am and make sure to put your name on your container so we can be sure to return it to you. \nThe annual berry sorbet fundraiser will be smaller this year since our longtime sponsor\, River Ridge Organics\, was destroyed by Hurricane Helene. We’d like to thank them very much for sponsoring this event since 2017!
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/berry-festival-july-21/
LOCATION:Town Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T130000
DTSTAMP:20250625T202837Z
CREATED:20230619T233216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T202837Z
UID:3790-1752224400-1752238800@independencefarmersmarket.org
SUMMARY:Wellness Day July 11
DESCRIPTION:Wellness Day features local healthcare providers and offers free health screenings and activities for the community and vendors. Community partners Tri-area Community Health\, and Mount Rogers WIC services will join us this year. Wellness Day began in 2015 in partnership with the Virginia Department of Health.
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/wellness-day-july-14/
LOCATION:Town Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250706
DTSTAMP:20250128T174344Z
CREATED:20240515T172854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T174344Z
UID:4005-1751587200-1751759999@independencefarmersmarket.org
SUMMARY:4th of July-Market closed
DESCRIPTION:This is the first time since 2013 that 4th of July has fallen on a Friday.  The Market is closed for the Town’s 4th of July celebrations and parade.
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/first-friday-cooking-day-with-chef-jen/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T130000
DTSTAMP:20250611T185516Z
CREATED:20250611T135137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T185516Z
UID:4349-1751014800-1751029200@independencefarmersmarket.org
SUMMARY:Fiber Day June 27
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to welcome the talented fiber artisans back to the Market for the first of 2 Fiber Days. This is always a wonderful chance to buy totally original handcrafted items for yourself and for gifts. You can also buy yarn and even raw wool and if you are interested in raising animals for fiber\, these are the folks to ask. Save the date for the 2nd Fiber Day August 15
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/fiber-day-june-27/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T120000
DTSTAMP:20250512T135317Z
CREATED:20250512T135317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T135317Z
UID:4295-1750500000-1750507200@independencefarmersmarket.org
SUMMARY:Composting and water harvesting workshop June 21 plus Herbal workshop!( postponed from May 17)
DESCRIPTION:Join the permaculture group from 10- noon June 21st at the Permaculture garden at Church of the Good Shepherd for a FREE composting and water harvesting workshop.  There are lots of ways to make compost\, they will demonstrate a few different styles. You’ll also learn how to capture rainwater for irrigation. \nAnd we’ll hold the Herbal Workshop that was postponed from May 17 the same time. Join Cynthia and Michelle June 21 from 10-noon for a herbal workshop.  We’ll forage plants from the Food Forest at Church of the Good Shepherd and prepare them to eat\, make a salve\, a tea\,  and a tincture.  $10 payable the day of the workshop covers the cost of supplies.
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/composting-and-water-harvesting-workshop-june-21-plus-herbal-workshop-postponed-from-may-17/
LOCATION:Church of the Good Shepherd
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T130000
DTSTAMP:20250128T162004Z
CREATED:20230226T013336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T162004Z
UID:3705-1750410000-1750424400@independencefarmersmarket.org
SUMMARY:KIDS DAY
DESCRIPTION:Join us for fun\, free activities for Kids of all ages June 20th.  Kids Day was the first event ever held at the Market. It started in 2012. Join Andrea Wann and the Virginia Family Nutrition Program for FRESH BUCKS   The 1st 25 kids to the Market get a $10 coupon to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables\, and eggs. Perennial favorites Cowboy Don will teach roping and Miss Laura will lead games and contests.  June 27th is the rain date.
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/kids-day-4/
LOCATION:Town Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T203000
DTSTAMP:20250109T151048Z
CREATED:20240121T201003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T151048Z
UID:3928-1750356000-1750365000@independencefarmersmarket.org
SUMMARY:Potluck\, Plant sale\, Tour and meeting THURSDAY June 19 6pm
DESCRIPTION:It’s a field trip\, cookout\, plant sale and tour! Everyone is invited to the permaculture garden for a cookout and “ragged” plant sale. The cookout begins at 6pm at the garden at the Church of the Good Shepherd located at 9441 Grayson Pkwy\, Galax\, VA 24333.\, please bring a side dish to share. This will be followed by a tour of the garden and the plant sale beginning about 6:45pm. It is not necessary to attend the potluck to tour the garden. The plant sale will feature recently divided plants from the garden\, not new seedlings. The permaculture garden features a wide array of native plants and most are excellent for pollinators as well. All proceeds from the sale go to support the Permaculture garden.
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/potluck-plant-sale-tour-and-meeting-june-17-6pm/
LOCATION:Church of the Good Shepherd
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T120000
DTSTAMP:20250505T173902Z
CREATED:20250505T173902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T173902Z
UID:4293-1749202200-1749211200@independencefarmersmarket.org
SUMMARY:Cooking Day June 6
DESCRIPTION:Join guest chefs Dean McRae and Loren Webster as they prepare fresh\, healthy food using Market ingredients. Watch the cooking demonstration and enjoy free samples. Donations are always appreciated to help fund the cooking program.
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/cooking-day-june-6/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T130000
DTSTAMP:20250128T160241Z
CREATED:20250128T160241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T160241Z
UID:4133-1744966800-1744981200@independencefarmersmarket.org
SUMMARY:Preview Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Can’t wait for the Farmers Market to return to Town Park? You don’t have to! \nWe’ll open early for a pre-season peak and give you a chance to purchase fresh\, local food and artisan crafts just in time for Easter.  Join us from 9-1. \nWe’ll have our Grand Opening May 2nd\, our typical opening day\, the first Friday in May.
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/preview-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T130000
DTSTAMP:20250305T175610Z
CREATED:20250305T173045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T175610Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Library Open House
DESCRIPTION:The open House at the Seed Library will be 11am to 1 pm Saturday\, March 29 at the Library in Independence.  The notion of the seed library is that you’ll “check out” some seeds early in the season and ‘return’ the seeds that you saved from your harvest. If you are a new gardener or seed saver\, you might not have seeds to swap or donate.  That’s perfectly fine!  Come enjoy some light refreshments\, learn about seed saving and take some seeds home.  Kids can plant a sunflower\, bean or lettuce seed to take home. \nHeirloom seeds are all open pollinated.  Not all open pollinated seeds are considered heirlooms.  Honestly\, heirlooms just have better PR.  Some one decided to save grandma’s favorite flower or tasty tomato from the old county\, or made up a great story in the hopes of selling more seeds. \nIf you have seeds you’d like to donate to the library\, you can drop them off at the front desk anytime the Library is open\, or bring them the day of the open house. See you Saturday the 29th and bring a friend!
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/seed-library-open-house/
LOCATION:Wythe-Grayson Regional Library
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SUMMARY:Pre-season Vendor meeting March 28
DESCRIPTION:Please plan to attend our annual pre-season vendor meeting and potluck Friday March 28 from 11-2  at the  VFW Hall\,115 Klondike Rd\, Independence\, VA 24348.  Attendance is expected if you plan to be a vendor this year.  If possible\, bring your scale and Donna will check them -just a reminder\, all scales used at Farmers Markets in Virginia must pass inspection. VDACS will cover marketing programs and the Senior nutrition program.  We’ll cover rules\, accepting various coupons and SNAP tokens\, and the vendor map. Please bring an item to share for the potluck and make sure to label the dish and any serving pieces please. We’ll supply beverages\, plates\, utensils etc. \nLooking forward to seeing everyone and to kicking off a great 2025 season!
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/pre-season-vendor-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Default title\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T090000
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SUMMARY:Grow More Vegetables\, Part two: Pest\, disease and irrigation
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to an interactive vegetable growing workshop for all skill levels at the Grayson LandCare office\, Saturday March 1st from 9 am to noon. The office is located at 104 Courthouse Street in Independence. Cost is $15 and light refreshments will be served. This is the second part of our Grow More Vegetables workshop series.   It is not necessary to have attended the first class to take this one. We’ll focus on managing pests\, diseases\, irrigation and fertility using organic methods and will include some hands-on demonstrations of various tools and techniques. The snow date is Saturday March 8. The class is limited to 20 people.  Please email Michelle Pridgen at independencefarmersmarket@gmail.com to register.
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/grow-more-vegetables-part-two-pest-disease-and-irrigation/
LOCATION:Grayson LandCare/IFM office\, 104 Courthouse Street\, Independence\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T120000
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SUMMARY:Grow More Vegetables February 15
DESCRIPTION:It’s back!  Learn to pack a 21/2 X 5 foot raised bed with a huge amount of vegetables! It’s easy to multiply by 5 so this works for larger gardens too. This is an interactive vegetable growing workshop for all skill levels. We’ll meet at the Grayson LandCare/IFM office at 104 Courthouse Street\, Saturday February 15th from 9 am to noon. Snow date is the 22th\, same place and time. Cost is $15\, pay at the door\, and light refreshments will be served. Planting dates\, spacing\, interplanting and succession plantings will be addressed. Using information from the best national and local gardeners you’ll learn to apply these techniques to a single raised bed or a full-sized market garden. \nIn order to get the most out of the class\, please come with a sketch\, or even just the dimensions of your space. In addition\, think about the top 5 vegetables you’d like to grow. This “homework” will give you a head start when we break into groups and design gardens for maximum production.  Start planning for a successful garden now. The class is limited to 20 people. Please email Michelle Pridgen at independencefarmersmarket@gmail.com to register. \nThe next workshop which will cover pest and disease control\, irrigation and fertility will be held March 1st\, same location\, price\, and time.  Snow date for the 1st workshop is February 22\, March 8 for the second. You can take either or both classes.
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/grow-more-vegetables-february-17/
LOCATION:Grayson LandCare/IFM office\, 104 Courthouse Street\, Independence\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T130000
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SUMMARY:Pruning workshop 11am-1pm
DESCRIPTION:Join Grayson LandCare and the Permaculture Group  Saturday February 8 from 11am until 1 pm at the Permaculture garden at Church of the Good Shepherd located at 9441 Grayson Pkwy\, Galax\, VA 24333 The workshop will be led by Casey Johnson. Casey has a degree in Horticulture from Penn State\, manages the orchard at River North and is a GLC board member.\nWe’ll focus on fruit trees. If time allows blueberries will be included. Dress warmly and bring pruners or loopers if you have them. \nSnow date is February 22
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/pruning-workshop-11am-1pm-2/
LOCATION:Church of the Good Shepherd
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T140000
DTSTAMP:20240916T181250Z
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SUMMARY:Plant the Park
DESCRIPTION:Want to help plant the park? This event is hosted by the Town of Independence. \nHere are the details: Please consider volunteering to help plant approximately 500 seedlings and shrubs in Independence Town Park on September 27th (afternoon) and/or September 28th (all day). We’re looking for approximately 20 volunteers who will be divided in to 4-5 planting teams. You don’t need experience – just a good attitude and a willingness to “dig in” (pun intended). We’ll take whatever time you can give us….and we’ll feed you well in return! Interested parties are asked to email Laura Ratcliffe (laura@independenceva.com) and Kit Marshall (kmarshall@independenceva.com) with questions or to sign up. Please include both as each are out of town between now and the event and we don’t want to miss your email. Thanks in advance!
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/plant-the-park/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20240123T014958Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive plant Control\, Sept 14
DESCRIPTION:This was one of our most popular presentations last year.  If you need a refresher or missed the presentation last year\, here’s your chance.  Cynthia and Rick Taylor will share their expertise on how to control invasive plants common to our area.  The workshop is from  1-4pm\, location to be announced.
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/invasive-plant-control-sept-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T160000
DTSTAMP:20240515T173648Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Canning July 13
DESCRIPTION:Did you miss the earlier canning classes or just need a refresher now that your produce is coming in? Join us for this Introduction to canning workshop Saturday July 13 from 1-4 pm.  We highlight both water bath and pressure canning.  I confess\, I am a rank amateur  when it comes to pressure canning.  So let’s learn together!  We will make water bath pickles and pressure can some beans. We’ll be cooking in the Gate Center kitchen. $15 covers the cost of supplies and everyone will take home a jar of pickles and beans.  Please RSVP so we can have enough supplies. Michelle at graysonlandcare.org or 276-768-0597
URL:https://independencefarmersmarket.org/event/canning-demonstration/
LOCATION:Gate Center Kitchen\, Davis Street\, Independence\, 24348\, United States
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