Market is OPEN for 26th pickup!

Good evening!

The Market is open for orders and there is a lot to choose from, including RED RASPBERRIES! There is also a lot of other produce that will preserve nicely!

Berry Festival is THIS FRIDAY July 21. Co-sponsored by River Ridge Organics featuring everything Berry. Make history by entering the Traditional Berry Pie Contest sponsored by Grayson County Historical Society and win $100! This is a true berry pie contest limited to crust, berries, sweetener and spices. Support the IFM and buy some delicious Berry sorbet. This year you can buy it by the scoop or take pints home! It’s a tasty way to support the Market. Be sure to bring the kids out for some berry fun at the Kid’s Corner!

July 28. Take a Break from the Interstate HWY 21 Yardsale.

Other Happenings…

Johnathan Houser of Blue Feather Creek Farm has fresh pasture raised poultry available weekly! Birds range between 3-4 pounds and cost $4 per pound. A limited number of birds are processed weekly, typically on Thursdays. Contact Jonathan Houser at (757)687-9438 or by e-mail at houserjc@appstate.edu. Also from Blue Feather Creek, Reserve your Thanksgiving turkey TODAY! Turkeys will range between 10-12 pounds and will cost $4 per pound. A very limited number will be raised so contact Jonathan as soon as possible.

Get Out of Your Bubble Day is on July 22! The Center for Common Ground and Diversity (101 E. Stuart Dr., Galax) will be hosting a fun filled day of activities for all ages. The day will start at 8 am with a yard sale, starting at 10 am there will be a workshop on building raised beds out of pallets (if you build one, you can take it home!). Local band, Johnny Come Quickly, will go on stage at 12:30. There will also be plenty of bubbles and sidewalk chalk for the kids (and adults!) as well as popcorn and cotton candy available for purchase. Take the day to get out of your bubble and meet new people in the community!

Thank you for supporting the Independence Farmers Market!

Abby

Place your orders for the online Market by Monday night!

Hello!

Be sure to place your orders on the online market by Monday night at 8 pm! There’s a great variety of produce that our farmers are working hard to provide! Also an abundance of meats, honeys, baked goods, eggs and more! Try cooking farm to fork all week by shopping on both our online and our outdoor markets this week!

Remember, Friday is Berry Day at the market! Be sure to join us for some berry sorbet if you can! Make history by entering the Traditional Berry Pie Contest sponsored by Grayson County Historical Society and win $100! This is a true berry pie contest limited to crust, berries, sweetener and spices.

Thanks and have a great day!

Abby

Market is OPEN for July 19th pickup!

Good evening!

The market is open for orders and there is A LOT to choose from! Remember friends, now is the time to start preserving!

Orders will be available for pickup at Grayson Landcare between 4 pm and 6 pm next Wednesday, July 19th.

To Shop: Independence Farmers Market

Upcoming Market Events

Berry Festival is July 21. Co-sponsored by River Ridge Organics featuring everything Berry. Make history by entering the Traditional Berry Pie Contest sponsored by Grayson County Historical Society and win $100! This is a true berry pie contest limited to crust, berries, sweetener and spices. Support the IFM and buy some delicious Berry sorbet. This year you can buy it by the scoop or take pints home! It’s a tasty way to support the Market.

July 28. Take a Break from the Interstate HWY 21 Yardsale.

Other Happenings…

Get Out of Your Bubble Day is on July 22! The Center for Common Ground and Diversity (101 E. Stuart Dr., Galax) will be hosting a fun filled day of activities for all ages. The day will start at 8 am with a yard sale, starting at 10 am there will be a workshop on building raised beds out of pallets (if you build one, you can take it home!). Local band, Johnny Come Quickly, will go on stage at 12:30. There will also be plenty of bubbles and sidewalk chalk for the kids (and adults!) as well as popcorn and cotton candy available for purchase. Take the day to get out of your bubble and meet new people in the community!

Johnathan Houser of Blue Feather Creek Farm has fresh pasture raised poultry available weekly! Birds range between 3-4 pounds and cost $4 per pound. A limited number of birds are processed weekly, typically on Thursdays. Contact Jonathan Houser at (757)687-9438 or by e-mail at houserjc@appstate.edu. Also from Blue Feather Creek, Reserve your Thanksgiving turkey TODAY! Turkeys will range between 10-12 pounds and will cost $4 per pound. A very limited number will be raised so contact Jonathan as soon as possible.

Thank you so much for supporting the Independence Farmers Market!

Abby

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Hello!

If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the market this week! It’s seriously teeming with a huge variety of veggies! Also, if there are certain meats you haven’t been able to find at our Friday markets, check out the meat section online!!! Be sure to place your orders by Monday night at 8 pm! Orders will be ready to be picked up at Grayson Landcare between 4 pm and 6 pm this Wednesday.

To Shop: Independence Farmers Market.

As always, thank you for supporting the Independence Farmers Market!

Abby

The Market is open for pickup July 12th!

Good evening!

Abby will be back from vacation and the Online will run smoothly again! This Friday is Wellness Day. Another form of preserving is fermenting and Donna and Carrie from Bird and Hopper Farm will be showing us how to do it!

Be sure to place your orders by Monday, July 10th at 8 pm! Your orders will be available to be picked up next Wednesday, July 12th, at the Grayson Landcare office between 4 pm and 6 pm.

To Shop: Independence Farmers Market.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wellness Day is July 7th. Bird and Hopper Farm will be offering a fermentation demonstration! Local health professionals will be onsite to offer information and health screenings.

Berry Festival is July 21. Co-sponsored by River Ridge Organics featuring everything Berry. Make history by entering the Traditional Berry Pie Contest sponsored by Grayson County Historical Society and win $100! This is a true berry pie contest limited to crust, berries, sweetener and spices. Support the IFM and buy some delicious Berry sorbet. This year you can buy it by the scoop or take pints home! It’s a tasty way to support the Market.

July 28. Take a Break from the Interstate HWY 21 Yardsale

Thank you for supporting the Independence Farmers Market!

Michelle

Market is OPEN for July 12th pickup!

Good evening!

Abby will be back from vacation and the Online will run smoothly again! This Friday is Wellness Day. Another form of preserving is fermenting and Donna and Carrie from Bird and Hopper Farm will be showing us how to do it!

Be sure to place your orders by Monday, July 10th at 8 pm! Your orders will be available to be picked up next Wednesday, July 12th, at the Grayson Landcare office between 4 pm and 6 pm.

To Shop: Independence Farmers Market.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wellness Day is July 7th. Bird and Hopper Farm will be offering a fermentation demonstration! Local health professionals will be onsite to offer information and health screenings.

Berry Festival is July 21. Co-sponsored by River Ridge Organics featuring everything Berry. Make history by entering the Traditional Berry Pie Contest sponsored by Grayson County Historical Society and win $100! This is a true berry pie contest limited to crust, berries, sweetener and spices. Support the IFM and buy some delicious Berry sorbet. This year you can buy it by the scoop or take pints home! It’s a tasty way to support the Market.

July 28. Take a Break from the Interstate HWY 21 Yardsale

Thank you for supporting the Independence Farmers Market!

Michelle

LOTS of PRODUCE AVAILABLE!

Hey Friends!

The online market is full of produce! We have beets, broccoli, cucumbers, carrots, onions, garlic, lettuce, kale, mushrooms, rainbow chard and even EGGPLANT available to order! A lot of what is available can be frozen, dehydrated or even canned and enjoyed later in the year! Seriously, you won’t regret preserving all of this delicious, tasty, locally grown produce this Winter! If you are available to pick up an order on Wednesday at Grayson Landcare between 4 pm and 6 pm then help our vendors out by placing an order this week.

Thanks and have a great day!

Abby

Market is OPEN for June 28th pickup!

Good evening!

It’s that time of the week, the market is open for ordering! You have plenty of time to kick back, look through the market, and check things off your grocery list!! What an easy way to shop for all of your favorite local items from all of your favorite local vendors! Be sure to place your orders by Monday, June 26th at 8 pm! Your orders will be available to be picked up next Wednesday, June 28th, at the Grayson Landcare office between 4 pm and 6 pm.

To Shop: Independence Farmers Market.

Please don’t forget about our online auction! We are auctioning off an item handcrafted by one of our market artisans each month! This month our auction item is a fabulous canning jar tray handcrafted by Scott Jackson-Ricketts and Lukas Burgher. The tray is approximately 20" long, 14" wide, 3" tall. The bidding starts at $51.00 or more this week! Be sure to look at the “Auction Items” section on the market for a picture and more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS

FARM FRESH KID’S DAY is NEXT Friday, June 30th all day at the market (9 am-1 pm)! This fantastically fun day will include GAMES, ROPING LESSONS, NATURE ACTIVITIES, PONIES, PRINTING WITH MISS ELLIE AND MORE! Please spread the word!

Wellness Day is July 7th. Bird and Hopper Farm will be offering a fermentation demonstration! Local health professionals will be onsite to offer information and health screenings.

We offer FREE kid’s activities at the market every Friday from 10 am- 11 am! This week we will be planting in our new raised bed!

Thank you for supporting the Independence Farmers Market!

Abby

The Market is OPEN for June 21st pickup!

Good evening!

The market is now open for orders! Be sure to place your order by Monday, June 19thth at 8 pm. Everything you order will be ready to be picked up next Wednesday, June 21st at the Grayson Landcare office (108 Courthouse Ln.) between 4 pm and 6 pm.

To Shop: https://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market

We’re trying something new on the online market! We’ll be auctioning off an item handcrafted by one of our market artisans each month! This month our auction item is a fabulous canning jar tray handcrafted by Scott Jackson-Ricketts and Lukas Burgher. The tray is approximately 20" long, 14" wide, 3" tall. Be sure to look at the “Auction Items” section on the market for a picture and more information.

Upcoming Events:

The Kid’s Corner will be open from 10 am-11 am THIS Friday at the market! We’ll be making seed mosaic cards for Father’s Day! Children of all ages are always welcome!

Be sure to mark your calendars for Friday, June 30th at the market for KID’S DAY! We’ll be offering a variety of activities for the kids all day long at the market (9 am-1 pm)!!! We hope you can join us!

Thank you for supporting the Independence Farmers Market!

Abby

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Good evening!

The market is now open for orders! Be sure to place your order by Monday, June 12th at 8 pm. Everything you order will be ready to be picked up next Wednesday, June 14th at the Grayson Landcare office (108 Courthouse Ln.) between 4 pm and 6 pm.

To Shop: https://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market

We’re trying something new on the online market! We’ll be auctioning off an item handcrafted by one of our market artisans each month! This month our auction item is a fabulous canning jar tray handcrafted by Scott Jackson-Ricketts and Lukas Burgher. The tray is approximately 20" long, 14" wide, 3" tall. Be sure to look at the “Auction Items” section on the market for a picture and more information.

Upcoming Events:

We have a fun and busy day at our outdoor market this week! Join us Friday for the first of ONLY 2 Fiber Days this year! 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, alpacas, and rabbits, and see demonstrations of how raw fiber is turned into usable products.be sure to put the next Fiber Day on your calendar, August 5.

The KID’S CORNER will be open at the market this Friday between 10 am and 11 am! Bring all the kids you know and celebrate another great market season! We’ll be planting a three sisters guild and tasting locally grown cherries!

Thank you for supporting the Independence Farmers Market!

Abby