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Online Market CLOSES tonight at 8 PM!


Hello Everyone!

This is your weekly reminder that the Online Market will close for ordering tonight at 8 PM.

Thanksgiving is upon us! Be sure to get in your Holiday orders for pick-up this Wednesday.

This Wednesday is also the first of our two pick-up dates for Christmas Tree and Wreath orders. Thank you for supporting the Farmer’s Market by ordering your Holiday greenery from us!

Black Friday marks the first of our two Winter Markets this year—kick off the Holiday Season by supporting your local community! The First Winter Market on November 25 will run from 11 AM to 2 PM on Courthouse Street. The first 20 kids to visit the Market will receive $5 in Kidsbucks to use on anything at the Market!

Next Friday, December 2 the Farmer’s Market joins forces with the Free Market, the 1908 Courthouse Foundation and Make Grayson Glow to celebrate the Hometown Holiday Market and Tree Lighting ceremony in Independence. Join us for an evening of shopping local, celebrating the season, and enjoying the company of our community at the 1908 Courthouse.

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, November 23, 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!

Happy Thanksgiving!

-Christian, Online Market Manager

Online Market is OPEN for November 23 Pickup!


Happy Wednesday, Market friends!

The Online Market is OPEN for ordering until Monday night at 8 PM. Last call to make orders for Thanksgiving before Pick-up On Wednesday November 23 between 4 and 6. Get those pies, sweet potatoes and fresh greens now!

ALSO If you selected November 23 as your pick-up date for your Christmas Tree or Wreath don’t forget to swing by between 4 and 6 to get it! If you need to change your pick up date to November 30 or still need to select a date, please email ifmmarketplace@gmail.com or text/call me at 828-244-9918.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming in-person Winter Markets! The first Winter Market will be Friday November 25 from 11 AM to 2 PM on Courthouse Street. Shop Local this black Friday and support your Local Community! The first 20 Kids to shop the Market will receive $5 of KidsBucks to spend on ANYTHING at the Market!

The Second Winter Market will coincide with the Independence Tree Lighting and Hometown Holiday Market on Friday, December 2 from 3-6 P. Join us for Holiday Cheer and the Great Chili Cookoff!

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, November 23, 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 will close for ordering at 8 PM tonight! Get those orders in for trees and wreaths and all your market favorites!

Part From Me Farms has also added garland and wreathes on the Online Market to complete your Holiday Decorating. Just a reminder to specify when you’d like to pick your trees up in the comment section before checking out—pick up days are November 23 between 4-6 and November 30 between 4-6. Thanks to everyone who has supported the Market this year by ordering your Holiday greenery through the Online Market!

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, November 16, 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 November 16, Pick-up!


Happy Wednesday, Market friends!

The Online Market is OPEN for ordering until Monday at 8 PM.

Thank you to all who have purchased a Christmas tree or wreath through the online market this week! I saw a lot of new names ordering and that is wonderful—every tree we sell goes toward supporting the Market’s future projects.

We still have Christmas trees and wreaths available but get them while we have stock—the largest size is already sold out. Also on the Market this week is an abundance of fresh, leafy greens and scrumptious baked goods just in time for the chilly weather heading our way.

Mark your calendars for the first Winter Market, coming up on Friday, November 25 from 11-2 pm on Courthouse Street. The first 20 kids to attend will get $5 in Kid’s Bucks to use on ANYTHING at the Market! Come celebrate the season with us and shop local this Black Friday.

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, November 16, 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 Beautiful Monday, everyone!

Here’s your Monday reminder that the Online Market closes tonight at 8 PM. Thank you to everyone who has supported the Market by buying a Christmas Tree this week. We still have a few left for purchase but don’t wait too long—they’re going fast!

There are tons of leafy greens available to order this week from our growers—get it now while the getting is good!

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, November 2, 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 November 9, Pick-up!


Happy Wednesday, everyone!

Can you believe it’s already November?

November means its time to prepare for the Holiday Season! We’ve got pesticide-free Christmas trees and wreaths available for pre-order now, sourced from Brookgreen Farm. Trees and wreaths will be available for pick-up at the Grayson Landcare Office on November 23 between 4-6 and November 30 between 4-6. Delivery is also an option! All proceeds from these sales goes towards funding activities for the Farmer’s Market!

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, November 2, 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 Halloween everyone!

This is your Monday reminder that the online market closes for ordering tonight at 8 PM.

I know it’s a dreary day for Halloween but our fall garden is happy for the rain. Tomorrow kicks off the run up to the Holiday season and I am already gearing up for Thanksgiving—be sure to check out what’s new on the online market as we start gathering groceries for the biggest feast of the year!

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, November 2, 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 November 2 Pick-up!


Happy Wednesday!

Happy Halloween Week to everyone! This weekend is sure to be packed with Halloween activities, festivals and costume parties—get your shopping done online and save yourself more time for pumpkin carving and candy eating!

It’s nearly November which also means it’s time to start thinking about Thanksgiving shopping lists. Shop local this season and give back to the community in the process by supporting local producers and makers.

Also, if you have a few minutes, we are working to improve the Online shopping experience this winter. Would you mind filling out our brief survey?

Survey: https://forms.gle/ZCWxZc49Kzr95D6D6

Thank you for your time and input!

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, November 2, 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!


It’s Monday, y’all! The Online Market closes at 8 pm tonight, so get any last minute shopping done before then for pick-up on Wednesday!

It turned out to be a beautiful weekend to get out in the garden and prep the beds for winter—yes, winter. But with the impending holidays and cold winter months comes the promise of my personal favorite Holiday, Thanksgiving. It’s just a month away, so start planning your menus and checking out what you can order locally online!

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, October 26, 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 October 26 Pick-up!


Happy Wednesday, everyone!

The Online Market is OPEN for ordering until Monday at 8 PM for pick-up next Wednesday.

I hope everyone is staying cozy during this cold snap! Believe it or not Whitetop Mountain had a dusting of snow this morning—it definitely lives up to its name! While the weather turns cooler it’s a great time to take advantage of the Online Market to order all the baked goods, soup staples and freshly roasted coffee on offer. Check out what’s new this week before the Market closes on Monday night!

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, October 19, 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