Advance Evening News

This afternoon's stories include a look at the new Rappahannock Education Farm and a preview of tonight's Spotsylvania School Board budget work session.

Rappahannock Education Farm Provides Fresh Produce and Farming Education to the Fredericksburg Region

By Adele Uphaus

According to the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, there is an annual shortage of about 200,000 pounds of fresh produce.

“That is the most in-demand commodity,” said Rich Larochelle, Chair of the Board of the Rappahannock Education Farm (REF), a nonprofit, volunteer-based farm. “We think we can grow about 100,000 pounds here.”

Read the full story.

Spotsylvania School Board Budget Work Session Preview

Planning for the fiscal year 2026 budget starts at tonight’s 6 p.m. meeting.

Preview and agenda here.

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