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Dear Friends of the Market,

The Market is now open for orders to be picked up next Wednesday, March 29th .

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

We have some upcoming events…

Plan to join us Saturday April 1st from 10 am to 2 pm for a potluck lunch and a hands on raised bed workshop for all skill levels at the GNB conference center in the Gywnn shopping center. We’ll talk about planting dates, spacing, interplanting and succession plantings. Using information from the best national and local gardeners you’ll learn to apply these techniques to a single raised bed or a full sized market garden. Hope to see you then! We are able to offer the workshop free of charge thanks to our FMPP grant from the USDA. The class is limited to 50 people. Please email Michelle Pridgen at independencefarmersmarket@gmail.com to register.

Learn about becoming an IFM vendor,sign up for the season’ and enjoy a potluck lunch with your fellow vendors. 11 am to 2 pm at the GNB conference center in Gywnn shopping center between Food City and the high school.

Mark your calendars for the DIY Expo at Grayson County High School on April 22nd, more details to come!

Thank you!

Abby

Market is OPEN for March 22nd pickup!

Dear Friends of the Market,

The Market is now open for orders to be picked up next Wednesday, March 22nd. I am so excited that the next time I see all of you it will officially be SPRING!

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

We have some upcoming events…

Plan to join us Saturday April 1st from 10 am to 2 pm for a potluck lunch and a hands on raised bed workshop for all skill levels at the GNB conference center in the Gywnn shopping center. We’ll talk about planting dates, spacing, interplanting and succession plantings. Using information from the best national and local gardeners you’ll learn to apply these techniques to a single raised bed or a full sized market garden. Hope to see you then! We are able to offer the workshop free of charge thanks to our FMPP grant from the USDA. The class is limited to 50 people. Please email Michelle Pridgen at independencefarmersmarket@gmail.com to register.

Learn about becoming an IFM vendor,sign up for the season’ and enjoy a potluck lunch with your fellow vendors. 11 am to 2 pm at the GNB conference center in Gywnn shopping center between Food City and the high school.

Thanks and have a lovely week!

Abby

Market is OPEN for March 15th pickup!

Dear Friends of the Market,

The Market is now open for pickup next Wednesday, March 15th, between 4 pm and 6 pm at the Grayson Landcare office (108 Courthouse Ln.). Looking forward to seeing everyone!

To shop, go here-

https://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market

Plan to join us Saturday April 1st from 10 am to 2 pm for a POTLUCK LUNCH and a hands on raised bed workshop for all skill levels at the GNB conference center at the Food City shopping center. We’ll talk about planting dates, spacing, interplanting and succession plantings. Using information from the best national and local gardeners you’ll learn to apply these techniques to a single raised bed or a full sized market garden. Hope to see you then! We are able to offer the workshop free of charge thanks to our FMPP grant from the USDA. The class is limited to 50 people. Please email Michelle Pridgen at independencefarmersmarket@gmail.com to register.

Are you interested in becoming a vendor? Are you a vendor already? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please join us for a potluck lunch on Friday, April 7th at the Grayson National Bank Conference Center from 11 am – 2 pm. Donna Harless from weights and measures will be there to certify scales. If you plan to use a scale at the Market it MUST be certified.

Please feel free to share this information with anyone that may be interested!

Thanks and have a great week!

Abby

Market is OPEN for MARCH 8th pickup!

Dear Friends of the Market,

The Market is now open for pickup next Wednesday, March 8th, between 4 pm and 6 pm at the Grayson Landcare office (108 Courthouse Ln.). Looking forward to seeing everyone next month!

To shop, go here-

https://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market

Plan to join us Saturday April 1st from 10 am to 2 pm for a potluck lunch and a hands on raised bed workshop for all skill levels at the GNB conference center in the Trojan shopping center. We’ll talk about planting dates, spacing, interplanting and succession plantings. Using information from the best national and local gardeners you’ll learn to apply these techniques to a single raised bed or a full sized market garden. Hope to see you then! We are able to offer the workshop free of charge thanks to our FMPP grant from the USDA. The class is limited to 50 people. Please email Michelle Pridgen at independencefarmersmarket@gmail.com to register.

Are you interested in becoming a vendor? Are you a vendor already? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please join us for a potluck lunch on Friday, April 7th at the Grayson National Bank Conference Center from 11 am – 2 pm. Donna Harless from weights and measures will be there to certify scales. If you plan to use a scale at the Market it MUST be certified.

Please feel free to share this information with anyone that may be interested!

Thanks and have a great week!

Abby

Market is OPEN for MARCH 1st pickup!

Dear Friends of the Market,

The Market is now open for pickup next Wednesday, March 1st, between 4 pm and 6 pm at the Grayson Landcare office (108 Courthouse Ln.). Looking forward to seeing everyone next month!

To shop, go here-

https://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market

Plan to join us Saturday April 1st from 10 am to 2 pm for a potluck lunch and a hands on raised bed workshop for all skill levels at the GNB conference center in the Trojan shopping center. We’ll talk about planting dates, spacing, interplanting and succession plantings. Using information from the best national and local gardeners you’ll learn to apply these techniques to a single raised bed or a full sized market garden. Hope to see you then! We are able to offer the workshop free of charge thanks to our FMPP grant from the USDA. The class is limited to 50 people. Please email Michelle Pridgen at independencefarmersmarket@gmail.com to register.

Are you interested in becoming a vendor? Are you a vendor already? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please join us for a potluck lunch on Friday, April 7th at the Grayson National Bank Conference Center from 11 am – 2 pm. Donna Harless from weights and measures will be there to certify scales. If you plan to use a scale at the Market it MUST be certified.

Please feel free to share this information with anyone that may be interested!

Thanks and have a great week!

Abby

Market is OPEN for Feb. 22nd pickup!

Dear Friends of the Market,

The Market is now open for pickup next Wednesday, February 22nd, between 4 pm and 6 pm at the Grayson Landcare office (108 Courthouse Ln.).

To shop, go here-

https://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market

Please remember to let your friends, co-workers and family know about our market!

Thanks and have a great week!

Abby

Market is OPEN for pick up on Feb. 15th!

Dear Friends of the Market,

The Market is now open for pickup next Wednesday, February 15th, between 4 pm and 6 pm at the Grayson Landcare office (108 Courthouse Ln.).

To shop, go here-

https://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market

Please remember to let your friends, co-workers and family know about our market!

If you’re in the mood for a sweet treat, be sure to peruse the Baked Goods section! Shannon’s Baked Goods offers yummy brownies and the high school students at the CATE Center are offering up a variety of delightfully tasty treats! The Bear Tree also has some amazing honey lavender cookies and chewy honey bars!

Thanks and have a great week!

Abby

Market is OPEN for Feb. 8th pick up!

Dear Friends of the Market,

Just a little reminder to let you know the Market is now open for pickup next Wednesday, February 8th, between 4 pm and 6 pm at the Grayson Landcare office (108 Courthouse Ln.).

To shop, go here-

https://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market

Please remember to let your friends, co-workers and family know about our market!

Thanks and have a great week!

Abby

Market is OPEN for Feb. 1st pick up!

Dear Friends of the Market,

Just a little reminder to let you know the Market is now open for pickup next Wednesday, February 1st, between 4 pm and 6 pm at the Grayson Landcare office (108 Courthouse Ln.).

To shop, go here-

https://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market

Please remember…

Foxtail Farms said this could be the last week to order onions and potatoes so stock up while you have the chance!

If you are interested in planting your own berry plants this year, you should know that Grayson County 4-H program is selling a variety of live strawberry, blueberry, and thornless blackberry plants. Please pick up an order form at the Grayson Landcare office. All orders are due by FEBRUARY 1st. For more information, please call 276-773-2491.

Our market is doing great, but we love to see it grow! If you get a chance this week, please tell a friend or coworker about us! Feel free to share our posts on Facebook too!

If you have any questions, or need to reach me, please feel free to e-mail me at ifmmarketplace@gmail.com or call me at 541-243-3899.

Thanks and have a great week!

Abby

Market is OPEN for Jan. 25th pick up!

Dear Friends of the Market,

Just a little reminder to let you know the Market is now open for pickup next Wednesday, January 25th, between 4 pm and 6 pm at the Grayson Landcare office.

To shop, go here-

https://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market

Please remember…

Our market is doing great, but we love to see it grow! If you get a chance this week, please tell a friend or coworker about us! Feel free to share our posts on Facebook too!

If you are interested in planting your own berry plants this year, you should know that Grayson County 4-H program is selling a variety of live strawberry, blueberry, and thornless blackberry plants. Please pick up an order form at the Grayson Landcare office. All orders are due by FEBRUARY 1st. For more information, please call 276-773-2491.

If you ever have any questions, or need to reach me, please feel free to e-mail me at ifmmarketplace@gmail.com or call me at 541-243-3899.

Thanks and have a great week!

Abby