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A spirited debate and confusion over the wording in the new ordinance stopped the proceedings; the federation will pick it back up in June. more »
May 2, 2012 by Todd Freimuth in Countywide
The delegation will consider ways to promote sustainable, healthy food in Arlington, such as backyard hens, rooftop gardens and suburban farming. more »
Mar 14, 2012 in Countywide
Steve Thurston
Mercury editors take a stab at what will no doubt be an interesting year, especially if our visions come true. more »
Dec 23, 2011
Karen Misencik
The Arlington Egg Project gave the county board a petition with 1,000 signatures requesting a rule change that would allow Arlingtonians to raise hens in their backyards. more »
Nov 22, 2011 by L. Carol Ritchie in Countywide
The Committee of 100 dedicated its monthly program to a discussion of urban agriculture. As expected, most of the focus was on the question of backyard chickens. Nonetheless, almost lost was a presentation regarding Virginia’s "Farm to Table" Plan. more »
Jan 17, 2013 by Mike Nardolilli in The Arlington Green (3 Comments)
When it comes to urban ag, folks have told me that they are interested in a variety of programs, such as more community gardens and demonstration farms in Arlington (such as Reevesland). Roof top gardens are also mentioned by quite a few folks. more »
Sep 27, 2012 by Mike Nardolilli in The Arlington Green (9 Comments)
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For a brief minute or so, in the punchy late evening hours, egg puns ruled the roost at the Arlington Civic Federation meeting. Backyard hens will be discussed in October. more »
Jun 6, 2012 by Steve Thurston in About Arlington
The presence of backyard chickens will impact neighbors, add pollutants to storm runoff and introduce a new source of salmonella to our environment, while not offering the gains in sustainability being claimed. more »
Apr 30, 2012 in Merc Mailbag (2 Comments)
The public is invited to join members of Arlington’s Urban Agriculture Initiative Citizen Task Force for a series of Community Conversations. January 23, 26, 28. more »
The public is invited to join members of Arlington’s Urban Agriculture Initiative Citizen Task Force for a series of Community Conversations. January 23, 26, 28. more »
The public is invited to join members of Arlington’s Urban Agriculture Initiative Citizen Task Force for a series of Community Conversations. January 23, 26, 28. more »