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 U.S., Israel launch combat operations in Iran Gene Marrano February 28, 2026 0 Roanoke County secures $6.3 million for McAfee Knob trailhead upgrades Web Staff February 27, 2026 0 Virginia consumers are more upbeat about the economy Gene Marrano February 27, 2026 0