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Meet our vendors: Arwen Cayton, Cranberry Acre

Posted on May 8, 2018 by independencefarmersmarket

Arwen & Wayne Cayton of Cranberry Acre describe their business like this: We are purveyors of Revisioned – Operative – Art: Handmade, one of a kind, quality merchandise from our[…]

Posted in Vendor Info Tagged crafts, store, vendors

2018 IFM Events

Posted on April 29, 2018November 21, 2018 by independencefarmersmarket

2018  IFM Events May 5-Ag innovations expo and Land Stewardship Contest, Grayson High school May  11- Grand Opening Sunday May 27- Farm Day Sunday 2-5 pm at Wagon Wheel Farm-FREE[…]

Posted in Events, Market Day Tagged events, free, kids, market

Wilted Spinach and Rhubarb Salad

Posted on April 19, 2018April 19, 2018 by independencefarmersmarket

Friends of the Market, Here’s another delicious recipe from Abby. Wilted Spinach and Rhubarb Salad Serves 2 1/2 pound fresh spinach — cleaned, stemmed, and dried ¾ c rhubarb, cut[…]

Posted in Events, Recipes Tagged spinach, spring

Have you tested your soil lately?

Posted on April 11, 2018 by independencefarmersmarket

There is still time to test your soil before planting time.  Instructions and boxes are free from the Extension Service.  They recently moved to the Gate Center. It’s at the end[…]

Posted in Crops

Meet our vendors: Maureen Madden, Mt. Meadows

Posted on April 4, 2018 by independencefarmersmarket

Maureen is one of the founders of the Market.  She was an original vendor with Carol Lundgrun and Taffney Taylor. Since 2008, Maureen spent summers  making baked goods and bringing[…]

Posted in Events Tagged vendors

Abby’s Favorite Smoothie

Posted on April 4, 2018 by independencefarmersmarket

¼ Cup Grape Juice (or any flavor of juice you prefer) ½ Cup Plain Yogurt (again, substitute flavor of choice) 1 Banana 1 Carrot A handful of frozen (or fresh)[…]

Posted in Recipes Tagged cooking, fruit 1 Comment

Another great season!

Posted on March 14, 2018March 14, 2018 by independencefarmersmarket

2018 Schedule of Events: all events are during the Friday Market and FREE unless noted. April 6-Preseason Vendor meeting and potluck. Open to old and new vendors or anyone curious about[…]

Posted in Events

Making Ricotta is easier than you think!

Posted on March 13, 2018March 14, 2018 by independencefarmersmarket

Fresh Ricotta- A simple cheese recipe you can use in a variety of recipes. Makes about 2 cups 7 cups unhomogenized whole milk 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar or 4[…]

Posted in Events

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