urban farming

Duron Chavis: Celebrating 20 Years of Happily Natural Day and Pioneering Food and Land Justice in Black and Brown Communities

Duron Chavis: Celebrating 20 Years of Happily Natural Day and Pioneering Food and Land Justice in Black and Brown Communities

Duron Chavis has been a pivotal figure in community advocacy in Richmond for over two decades. His journey began in 2003 as a volunteer at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of VA. It was there that his passion for sharing the stories of Black people grew,...

Farm To Table 2.0

Farm To Table 2.0

The story of two Richmond area farms, Leafy Lanes and Three Fox Farms, teaming up to get produce delivered to doorsteps all over Central Virginia via a new app called CropSwap. One morning, after 10 years of farming in Richmond, Three Fox Farms founder Alex Kling...

Urban Farming at Eden’s Community Garden

Urban Farming at Eden’s Community Garden

At Eden's Community Garden, a project of Second Baptist Church in Southside, growing food for the community helps nourish the soul. “My happiness is making other people happy. Seeing a smile on someone’s face that you gave to them… nothing tops that. And that is why I...

City Chicks

City Chicks

The urban chickens of Richmond are bringing communities together by laying eggs. Tucked away in the backyards and gardens of Richmond live some unusual pets: chickens, to be exact. While you might not see them as you pass through the city’s streets, chickens in all...