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Summertime’s sweet cornucopia in Virginia Beach

August 3, 2023 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, July 23, print edition. BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE PUNGO — Despite a sluggish start because of the cool spring, the summer produce

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Bradley takes up role as planning commissioner after long service to city of Virginia Beach

October 31, 2021December 20, 2021 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Oct. 31, print edition. BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE VIRGINIA BEACH — Protecting natural resources and agriculture as well as

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Agriculture Back Bay Business Food & Drink Pungo Sandbridge Virginia Beach

Column: Late spring offerings at Virginia Beach farm stands

June 11, 2021June 11, 2021 The Independent News

BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE VIRGINIA BEACH — When strawberry season starts to wind down, local food afficionados look forward to sweet corn and homegrown tomatoes

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Agriculture Back Bay Business Government Virginia Beach

After controversy, Virginia Beach will refocus on assembly uses for land zoned for farming

September 20, 2020November 13, 2020 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — Following the recent approval for a nonfarming commercial venue that will operate on farmland in the rural city, city

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Ignoring farmers, City Council approves event venue on land zoned for agriculture in rural city

September 15, 2020April 16, 2025 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE OCEANFRONT — Moments after a stunning reversal by the Planning Commission, the City Council on Tuesday, Aug. 25, voted to approve

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Agriculture Back Bay Business Government Virginia Beach

Editorial: Virginia Beach City Council betrayed farmers and its own land use ideals — for tourism

September 15, 2020December 18, 2020 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Sept. 6, print edition. THE INDEPENDENT NEWS BACK BAY — False steps large and small by Virginia Beach’s government and

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Agriculture Back Bay Business Government Pungo

Planning Commission recommends denial of proposed event venue on farmland in rural Virginia Beach

July 29, 2020July 29, 2020 The Independent News

Ed. — This story originally appeared in the Sunday, July 5, print edition. It has been updated to include the date upon which the City

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Annual Excellence in Agriculture event recognizes Frye, Creekmore family, Sessoms for contributions to Virginia Beach farming industry

April 6, 2019 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE OCEANFRONT – The Virginia Beach Excellence in Agriculture Committee held its annual awards banquet on Thursday, March 14, recognizing a former

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Farmer Barnes to join Virginia Beach Planning Commission for Princess Anne District

December 7, 2018January 25, 2019 The Independent News

Ed. — This story was archived online on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. It originally ran in the Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY

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Agriculture Government Sigma Virginia Beach

After election, Barnes to join Virginia Beach Planning Commission for Princess Anne District

December 7, 2018April 5, 2019 The Independent News

Ed. — This originally ran in print on Dec. 7, 2018. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE – Farmer Steve Barnes in January will replace Dr. Karen

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