Local food coalition will present cultural events beginning with OkraFest Gene Marrano September 7, 2023 1 minute read Arts & Culture meets the local food chain – a grant will help the “Roanoke Foodshed Network,” present a series of events beginning with “OkraFest” at Lick Run Farm this weekend, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Two months into new budget year, state lawmakers approve spending planNext: Danville Police Chief to lead force in Roanoke City Related Stories Lynchburg to host grand opening of new concert venue today Web Staff April 24, 2026 Whit Babcock announces retirement from athletics director role at Virginia Tech Clark Palmer April 23, 2026 Calling all heroes: TAP asks for donations for its Superhero Kids Counseling Program Emma Thomas April 23, 2026