Thanks to our partnership with Leap For Local, we are able to offer a $30 match for SNAP/EBT purchases up to $30. For example, if you spend $15 of your SNAP balance at the Market, you’ll receive $15 of brown SNAP tokens to spend on anything you can normally purchase with SNAP, including plants that[…]
The Farmers Market has been able to accept Senior Farmers Market coupons for several years. This year, we are able to WIC Farmers Market coupons as well. Thanks to Megan Williams at VDH for including the IFM in this program. Just a reminder, these coupons can only be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables.[…]
Friends of the Market, May is finally here and it’s almost time for the Grand Opening of the Independence Farmers Market at Town Park. Join us May 13th from 9am to 1pm for delicious produce, locally raised meats and eggs, fresh baked goods and beautiful crafts. There will be plants for your gardens, both ornamental[…]
It’s time once again for the 4th Annual Winter Markets and Christmas Tree Fundraiser. The Farmers Market returns to Town Park in Downtown Independence on Friday, November 27th and Saturday December 5th, from 10 am to 3 pm. Free Kids activities include decorating cookies, making marshmallow snowmen and creating pressed flower Christmas cards. <a Pick[…]
Celebrate National Farmers Market week at the Independence Farmers Market! It’s the 3rd annual Tomato Day Friday the 7th. Festivities include a free tomato tasting (bring your favorite to share!) and cooking demonstration by Chef Jen Cavey as part of the monthly 1st Friday cooking classes. In addition, everyone is invited to participate in both[…]
Chef Jen Cavey will conduct a free cooking demonstration July 3 during regular market hours from 9am to 2pm. Enjoy free samples and the opportunity to watch a real chef at work. Learn to use the fresh fruits and vegetables found at the Farmers Market in new and delicious ways. Other July events include Wellness[…]
Friday, May 8 is the Grand Opening of the 2015 Independence Farmers Market, beginning the regular market season every Friday from 9am to 2pm until the second Friday in October. The Market is held in the Independence Town Park at the corner of Highways 21 and 58 across from the Historic Court House in downtown[…]