MARKET EVERY FRIDAY
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FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER
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We are volunteer run - let us know if you'd like to help.
The Owens Valley Growers
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WHO WE ARE: The Owens Valley Growers Cooperative works to build a local, sustainable food system in the Owens Valley through community education, support of local agriculture, and the development of local market outlets.
OUR MISSION: The Owens Valley Growers Cooperative’s mission is to build a local, sustainable food system. Through community education, support of local agriculture, and the development of local market outlets, we aim to increase access to healthy food choices, while developing enterprise for our local economy Owens Valley Growers Cooperative (OVGC) is operated by Grower Producers and Added Value Producers in Southern Inyo County |
ACHIEVEMENTS SO FAR: Owens Valley Coop founded in 2012, Farmers Market Working with growers and added value producers from Big Pine to Olancha, Ca. Owens Valley Growers Co-op (OVGC) runs the Owens Valley Certified Farmers Markets in Independence and Lone Pine.
The Farmers Market takes place 5pm - 7pm in the Summer at the Owens Valley Food Co-Op building at Mairs Market in Independence (Edwards St. /Rte 395 @ Kearsarge), We now accept both WIC and SNAP. The Lone Pine market will be closed until further notice but arranging CSA boxes on request. Grants, internships, Artisans, Healthy Choices, Food Sovereignty in the Owens Valley. |
FARMERS MARKET OPEN! EVERY FRIDAY OUTSIDE THE CO-OP IN INDEPENDENCE 5PM - 7PM
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LATEST NEWS
Check out the new mural on the SW wall of the building.
Inspired by war time and art deco posters. Theme is Lady Liberty 'Sowing the seeds of Independence'. |
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Thank you for sharing in the celebration of Independence with us. We won the Sweepstake award for our float "My how we have Grown - showing over 150years of food production,. A big thank you to the Lone Pine Tribe for representing our heritage and to all who participated. |
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Many thanks for all your support.
With Donations of $100 or more.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH THE STORE. POP IN ANY DAY TUES - THURSDAY AFTER 1PM. TRAINING DAYS ARE FRIDAY MORNINGS.
Free Wifi to our visitors. Come surf with a cup of coffee or a bite to eat.
ENJOY SOME OF OUR LOCAL PRODUCERS
SEISMIC GARDENS
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DELACOUR RANCH
It's Lavender season!
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INDY COFFEE
Gunner now has her bigger roasting machine so more yummy coffee available at the store!
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ARTISANS TOO!
See Drew's Pottery, And Ruby and Jude ( our 2 muralists own art work on the walls of the cafe.)
And the liminal print by Lauren Bon and the Metabolic Studio.
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