Henrico plans 20-acre community farm in Varina; HEF’s ‘Excellence in Education Dinner’ raises $222k
Henrico Newsflash – February 17, 2023
Henrico plans 20-acre community farm in Varina
Responding to longstanding interest from residents in town hall meetings, Henrico officials have approved plans to host a community farm on 20 acres of county land in Varina.
Discussion about the farm stemmed from approval of the East West Communities’ Arcadia development on Jan. 24, said Varina Supervisor Tyrone Nelson. Local advocates had called for a five- or 10-acre farm in the middle of the development, an idea that Nelson struggled with because of zoning and logistical challenges that he thought made it an inappropriate location.
HEF’s ‘Excellence in Education Dinner’ raises $222k
The Henrico Education Foundation’s third annual Excellence in Education dinner at the Greater Richmond Convention Center Feb. 9 raised $222,623 in unrestricted funds attracted 300 attendees and 36 business sponsors. Meta served as the presenting sponsor of the event, which celebrated those who invest in education.
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