These Countryside neighbors don’t want chickens Evan Jones October 18, 2011 1 minute read Some northwest Roanoke residents who live near the former Countryside Golf Course are uniting in opposition to one element of a proposed urban farm. As WFIR’s Evan Jones reports, they don’t mind fruits and vegetables, but they don’t want chickens. [audio:http://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/10-18-Chickens-Wrap1-WEB.mp3|titles=10-18 Chickens Wrap1-WEB] Share: Post navigation Previous: Food bank asks for more help as holidays nearNext: Your chance to tell Elmwood Park planners what you want Related Stories Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026