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The Online Market is OPEN for Pick-up on February 1!


Happy Wednesday, Market Friends!

The Online Market is OPEN for ordering until Monday night at 8 pm for pick-up on Wednesday, February 1 between 4 and 6 pm.

I hope you’re cozy and dry after this dreary weather today! If you need some help staying cozy, check out the Online Market for comfort food like fresh-baked cookies, freshly roasted coffee beans and baked-to-order breads. And don’t forget to order eggs from one of our multiple vendors if you’ve got sticker shock at the store!

If you’d like to schedule a curbside pickup to conveniently have your box awaiting upon your arrival, please feel free to schedule a time using the Calendly link below. Otherwise, You can drop by and pick up your order inside the office any time on Wednesday, February 1, between 4-6 pm.

Thank you, happy shopping!

To shop: https://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/

Schedule Your Pickup Time (OPTIONAL): Calendly.
After you click “Confirm” on your time, be sure to enter your information and click, “Schedule an Event”. You will get a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive a confirmation, you are not scheduled and need to try again.

Thank you for supporting the Market!

-Christian, Online Market Manager

Online Market CLOSES tonight at 8 PM!


Hello everyone!

This is your Monday reminder that the Online Market closes TONIGHT at 8 pm for ordering. Orders will be available for pick-up this Wednesday, January 25 between 4 and 6 pm.

I hope everyone is enjoying the snow (and that it hasn’t posed too much of a hassle!). Thanks to everyone who came to the Gro More Veg workshop this past weekend. It’s time to plan those gardens so if you missed it the IFM will soon have these workshops available in video form to help you have a great growing season this summer.

If you’d like to schedule a curbside pickup to conveniently have your box awaiting upon your arrival, please feel free to schedule a time using the Calendly link below. Otherwise, You can drop by and pick up your order inside the office any time on Wednesday, January 25, between 4-6 pm.

Thank you, happy shopping!

To shop: https://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/

Schedule Your Pickup Time (OPTIONAL): Calendly.
After you click “Confirm” on your time, be sure to enter your information and click, “Schedule an Event”. You will get a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive a confirmation, you are not scheduled and need to try again.

Thank you for supporting the Market!

-Christian, Online Market Manager

Online Market is OPEN for January 25 Pick-up!


Happy Wednesday, Market Friends!

The Online Market is now open for ordering until Monday night at 8 PM. Pick-up orders next Wednesday January 25 between 4 and 6 PM.

We’ve got some new items on the Market this week! Peanut butter truffles from Little Fox Creek Farms, mushrooms and mushroom capsules from Hillcrest Mushroom Farm and cookies from His Heritage Homestead… check it out and gear up for early spring produce to start trickling in soon!

Last call to sign up for the Gro More Veg workshop happening this Saturday, January 21 at the 1908 Courthouse from 9 am to Noon. Contact Michelle Pridgen at independencefarmersmarket@gmail.com to register.

If you’d like to schedule a curbside pickup to conveniently have your box awaiting upon your arrival, please feel free to schedule a time using the Calendly link below. Otherwise, You can drop by and pick up your order inside the office any time on Wednesday, January 25, between 4-6 pm.

Thank you, happy shopping!

To shop: https://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/

Schedule Your Pickup Time (OPTIONAL): Calendly.
After you click “Confirm” on your time, be sure to enter your information and click, “Schedule an Event”. You will get a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive a confirmation, you are not scheduled and need to try again.

Thank you for supporting the Market!

-Christian, Online Market Manager

Online Market CLOSES tonight at 8 PM!


Hello all! Happy Martin Luther King Jr Day!

This is your weekly reminder that the Online Market closes TONIGHT at 8 PM. Orders will be ready for pick-up this Wednesday, January 18 between 4 and 6 pm.

This weekend the Independence Farmer’s Market will be hosting the first Gro More Veg Workshop of the year at the 1908 Courthouse. Join us Saturday, January 21 from 9 am to noon for an interactive vegetable growing workshop for growers of all skill levels. Admission is $15 and the class is limited to 30 people. Please email Michelle Pridgen at independencefarmersmarket@gmail.com to register!

If you’d like to schedule a curbside pickup to conveniently have your box awaiting upon your arrival, please feel free to schedule a time using the Calendly link below. Otherwise, You can drop by and pick up your order inside the office any time on Wednesday, December 21, between 4-6 pm.

Thank you, happy shopping!

To shop: https://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/

Schedule Your Pickup Time (OPTIONAL): Calendly.
After you click “Confirm” on your time, be sure to enter your information and click, “Schedule an Event”. You will get a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive a confirmation, you are not scheduled and need to try again.

Thank you for supporting the Market!

-Christian, Online Market Manager

The Online Market is OPEN for Pick-up on January 18!


Happy Wednesday, Market Friends!

The Online Market is OPEN for ordering until Monday at 8 PM. Pick-up will be Wednesday, January 18 between 4 and 6 PM.

It’s that time of year where we start planning ahead! Whether it’s your garden, vacations or festivals, now is the time to get it all together.

The Independence Farmer’s Market is partnering again with Grayson County to bring back the Ag & Art Adventure this September. If you are a local Grayson county Artist or Farmer who is interested in participating or learning more, follow this link for information on joining this yearly event: https://www.graysoncountyva.com/ag-art-adventure/.

If you’d like to schedule a curbside pickup to conveniently have your box awaiting upon your arrival, please feel free to schedule a time using the Calendly link below. Otherwise, You can drop by and pick up your order inside the office any time on Wednesday, December 21, between 4-6 pm.

Thank you, happy shopping!

To shop: https://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/

Schedule Your Pickup Time (OPTIONAL): Calendly.
After you click “Confirm” on your time, be sure to enter your information and click, “Schedule an Event”. You will get a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive a confirmation, you are not scheduled and need to try again.

Thank you for supporting the Market!

-Christian, Online Market Manager

Online Market CLOSES tonight at 8 PM!


Hello and Happy Monday everyone!

This is your weekly reminder that the Online Market closes TONIGHT at 8 PM for orders. Pick-up this week on Wednesday between 4 and 6 PM.

As we move into the New Year it’s time to start looking forward to the growing season! If you want to get a headstart on your garden plans and learn from the growers you know and love from the Market, look no further than the Gro More Veg Workshop! These workshops will follow a curriculum cultivated by experienced local farmers and gardeners.

The First Workshop will be on Saturday, January 21. This is an interactive vegetable-growing workshop for all skill levels. We’ll meet at the 1908 Courthouse auditorium on Saturday, January 21st from 9 am to noon. Snow date is the 28th, same place and time. Cost is $15, pay at the door, and light refreshments will be served.

We hope to see y’all there!

If you’d like to schedule a curbside pickup to conveniently have your box awaiting upon your arrival, please feel free to schedule a time using the Calendly link below. Otherwise, You can drop by and pick up your order inside the office any time on Wednesday, December 21, between 4-6 pm.

Thank you, happy shopping!

To shop: https://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/

Schedule Your Pickup Time (OPTIONAL): Calendly.
After you click “Confirm” on your time, be sure to enter your information and click, “Schedule an Event”. You will get a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive a confirmation, you are not scheduled and need to try again.

Thank you for supporting the Market!

-Christian, Online Market Manager

Online Market is OPEN for January 11 Pick-up!


Hello and Happy Wednesday!

The Online Market is now open for ordering until Monday at 8 PM for pick-up on Wednesday, January 11 between 4 and 6 pm.

I hope everyone’s New Year has gotten off to a good start!

Thanks to everyone, vendors and customers, who took the time to answer our 15th year survey. The one thing everyone agreed on was the desire to see the Market in the new pavilion in Town Park in 2023. We would all like to see progress but it is out of the Farmers Market’s control. The Town of Independence owns Town Park and is in charge of the project. One thing we CAN do is to show our interest. The best way to do that is to attend the monthly Town Council meetings and request progress updates and inquire if there is anything the public can do to help. Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6pm at the Firehouse on Davis Street. In January, that’s January 10th. February’s date is the 14th and I imagine some folks might prefer a romantic dinner. The March date is also the 14th.
We look forward to seeing you there and appreciate your support.

If you’d like to schedule a curbside pickup to conveniently have your box awaiting upon your arrival, please feel free to schedule a time using the Calendly link below. Otherwise, You can drop by and pick up your order inside the office any time on Wednesday, December 21, between 4-6 pm.

Thank you, happy shopping!

To shop: https://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/

Schedule Your Pickup Time (OPTIONAL): Calendly.
After you click “Confirm” on your time, be sure to enter your information and click, “Schedule an Event”. You will get a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive a confirmation, you are not scheduled and need to try again.

Thank you for supporting the Market!

-Christian, Online Market Manager

Online Market CLOSES tonight at 8 PM!


Happy 2023, everyone!

This is your weekly reminder that the Online Market closes tonight at 8 pm for orders. Your order will be ready for Pick-up this Wednesday, January 4 between 4 and 6 pm.

I hope everyone had a safe and happy start to the New Year this weekend! Thank you for supporting the Online Market and the Independence Farmer’s Market throughout 2022!

If you’d like to schedule a curbside pickup to conveniently have your box awaiting upon your arrival, please feel free to schedule a time using the Calendly link below. Otherwise, You can drop by and pick up your order inside the office any time on Wednesday, December 21, between 4-6 pm.

Thank you, happy shopping!

To shop: https://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/

Schedule Your Pickup Time (OPTIONAL): Calendly.
After you click “Confirm” on your time, be sure to enter your information and click, “Schedule an Event”. You will get a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive a confirmation, you are not scheduled and need to try again.

Thank you for supporting the Market!

-Christian, Online Market Manager

Online Market is OPEN for January 4 ickup!


Happy Wednesday, Market Family!

The online market is OPEN for ordering!

Happy New Year a little bit early! Orders are now open for pick-up on Wednesday, January 4 between 4 and 6 PM.

We hope to grow this Market so much this year as we add new vendors, new products and new customers to our online local community. Help us make this happen by adding your voice!

If you have suggestions or requests for how the Online Market can improve in 2023, please email me at ifmmarketplace.org. I look forward to hearing from you!

If you’d like to schedule a curbside pickup to conveniently have your box awaiting upon your arrival, please feel free to schedule a time using the Calendly link below. Otherwise, You can drop by and pick up your order inside the office any time on Wednesday, December 21, between 4-6 pm.

Thank you, happy shopping!

To shop: https://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/

Schedule Your Pickup Time (OPTIONAL): Calendly.
After you click “Confirm” on your time, be sure to enter your information and click, “Schedule an Event”. You will get a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive a confirmation, you are not scheduled and need to try again.

Thank you for supporting the Market!

See you all soon!

-Christian, Online Market Manager

Happy Holidays from the Online Market!


Hello everyone!

I hope your Holiday weekend was cozy, merry and bright, despite the wild weather. We saw a new record low for our family’s time in Whitetop—the real temperature hit -12 degrees with a wind chill of -30. I hope everyone was as fortunate as we were that we kept our power on! We took the time stuck inside to cook, bake and relax together with the fire going nonstop.

The Online Market will be closed for the Holiday until this coming Wednesday when it reopens for ordering at 8 pm. I hope you’ll all continue to shop local online this coming year as we grow the Market and continue to expand your shopping options! If you have any questions about using the Market or suggestions for how we can improve it in 2023, email me anytime at ifmmarketplace@gmail.com. Thank you for shopping and supporting the Independence Farmer’s Market this year!

Happiest of Holiday weeks to you and yours,

Christian, Online Market Manager