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Land of Grace Farm grant

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.

Public comments (5)

SupportiveRobin OsborneOct 27, 2026

Retired teacher supporting the AFID grant for the city's only organic farm, citing health benefits of organic produce.

City Council (Regular) - Oct 27, 2026 · 1:26:59 →
SupportiveAngela ContzOct 27, 2026

Supported the grant, noting the farm found the grant itself and that the $25,000 city match is modest compared to other incentives.

City Council (Regular) - Oct 27, 2026 · 1:26:43 →
SupportiveMary Jane HamblinOct 27, 2026

Shared the family story of her grandson's Crohn's disease being managed through organic diet, urging the council to support the farm.

City Council (Regular) - Oct 27, 2026 · 1:34:55 →
SupportiveAmanda WalkerOct 27, 2026

Farm owner making her third request for city support, noting Virginia Beach has won the AFID grant twice and Chesapeake never applied; asked council to vote for Option A.

City Council (Regular) - Oct 27, 2026 · 1:38:14 →
SupportiveDebbie EatonOct 27, 2026

Returning Chesapeake resident endorsing Option A and urging the council to later explore options B and C for the broader farming community.

City Council (Regular) - Oct 27, 2026 · 1:43:34 →