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Virginia LGBTQ Farm Defies Vandalism, School Board Ban

5/18/2026

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Story summary

The bright “Gardening Gays” sign on US-301 signals LGBTQ+ presence in a Virginia community confronting school board bans and vandalism.
Kevin Graham and Dragan Kurbalija operate the Gardening Gays Farm in King George County and keep it running despite waste-dumping attacks.
Members rallied on Facebook, drove to the farm to buy produce, and saw a sheriff visit that limited farm’s classroom outreach after a parent’s complaint and school board denial.

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Story summary

The bright “Gardening Gays” sign on US-301 signals LGBTQ+ presence in a Virginia community confronting school board bans and vandalism.
Kevin Graham and Dragan Kurbalija operate the Gardening Gays Farm in King George County and keep it running despite waste-dumping attacks.
Members rallied on Facebook, drove to the farm to buy produce, and saw a sheriff visit that limited farm’s classroom outreach after a parent’s complaint and school board denial.