Tag Archives: Urban Farming

• News

  Do Richmond’s new chicken rules conflict with state law?

  Virginia law requires you buy at least six baby chicks at a time, but under Richmond’s new ordinance homeowners can keep no more than four chickens.
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  Hens allowed within Richmond city limits

  A homeowner can now keep up to four chickens (only hens).
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  Urban chickens proposal met with opposition and fanfare

  A large group of city residents support the idea of keeping chickens within the city limits–and many are also opposed.
• Mark Holmberg Reports / News

  Shaken-up park soothed by community garden

  The three-year-old, 30-plot Tricycle community garden at the eastern edge of the park is one thing that most people in the Chimbarzo neighborhood can agree on.
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  Pecking order passed to examine allowing backyard hens

  Richmond City Council passed a resolution that paves the way for a study of rules regarding backyard hens.
• Mark Holmberg Reports / News

  MARK HOLMBERG: Henrico woman issued citation for backyard chickens

  Britta Cruz said she was issued a citation for keeping hens in her yard. She is part of a growing flock of chicken enthusiasts who want to raise chickens at home.