Originally settled by Indigenous Americans, the area that would become Lynchburg, Virginia, witnessed significant European settlement starting in the mid 1700s. Named for Nathaniel Lynch, a colonial judge known for his severe enforcement of laws, the town quickly grew as a vital commercial hub on the Appomattox River. Agriculture initially power… Read More

Urban microfarms are emerging as a sustainable/innovative/revolutionary solution to the challenges of food security and urban/city/metropolitan sprawl. These compact farms, often located on rooftops, in vacant lots, or even within buildings, utilize vertical gardening techniques, hydroponics, and aquaponics to maximize/utilize/harness space and… Read More