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New book From the Ground Up collects columns from The Indy by Virginia Beach’s “Farmer John” Wilson

August 1, 2022 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — I am thrilled to announce that the columns by my friend John “Farmer John” Wilson, who has written

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Months after its creation, no appointments to committee on urban agriculture in Virginia Beach

January 2, 2022January 11, 2022 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Jan. 2, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — Several months ago, the Virginia Beach City Council established

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Government: Berlucchi briefs commissioners on new urban ag committee

July 18, 2021August 12, 2021 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, July 18, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — City Councilmember Michael Berlucchi on Monday, July 12, met with

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After formation of urban agriculture committee in Virginia Beach, renewed debate about its role

June 12, 2021June 12, 2021 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, June 6, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE OCEANFRONT — The City Council on Tuesday, June 1, set initial one-year

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Virginia Beach City Council approves urban agriculture committee to study backyard hens, other issues

May 23, 2021June 10, 2021 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, May 23, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE OCEANFRONT — The City Council voted to create an advisory group to study

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Abbott proposes new committee to study some agricultural practices in urban areas of Virginia Beach

May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, May 9, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — The City Council may consider creating an advisory body

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Farmer John: Benefits abound in owning chickens, but go in with clear eyes

April 3, 2021April 3, 2021 The Independent News

BY J.D. WILSON SIGMA — The allure of having chickens got the best of me about two decades ago. I ran a farm in

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