Dec 28, 2017 | A day in the life..., Events, The Story
We have some awesome activities already on the books for our Spring Term with more getting added as we go. If you are considering a mid-year transition to LoSU, now would be a great time to join us! First Quarter Farm planning & design: Our new farm is completely...
Aug 12, 2017 | Building a Farm School, Featured Slider, Media, The Story
It’s likely few high schoolers imagine arriving to school and feeding goats and chickens instead of rushing to their desks before the morning bell. But it could soon be a reality for some of the region’s teens with the planned opening of the LOCAL STEW U school...
Nov 22, 2016 | Building a Farm School, The Story
There’s something special about the ocean. The smell. The sounds. The feel of the sand. The salty, cool water. For me, growing up in southern Florida, the ocean was home. I spent every moment I could exploring the waterways, tidal pools, beaches, and jetties...
Oct 29, 2016 | Building a Farm School, Featured Slider, Media, The Story
The Journey… It’s 9 AM on a cool, late spring morning. Students, teachers, scientists and a few guests file onto the charter bus, find a seat and get settled in for the long ride into the Allegheny Mountains. Some sleep, some talk or work quietly in their seats....
Aug 16, 2016 | Building a Farm School, Featured Slider, Other Updates, The Story
Well, it happened… Within minutes of publishing our first press release and sending it off to the local Richmond news outlets, we got an email from NBC 12’s Allison Norlian for an interview in just a few day’s time! Huge shout out to Cheryl Tan...
Aug 9, 2016 | Media, The Story
Goochland, VA An alternative, farm-based high school opening in the Richmond area is the grateful recipient of commercial kitchen appliances, donated by Chris McPherson of Piedmont Smokehouse. These appliances are critical to bring farm-to-table culinary training to...
