Ripley Garden for the Hungry
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I grew up on a farm in South Dakota. I was in the Armed Forces in the early 70's. I am near retirement from the construction field. I grow a 2000 sq.ft. garden and give fresh vegetables to the elderly in the neighborhood. I have this one acre grassfield I want to turn under and expand the grow area go 20,000 sq.ft. I would be able to supply the local missions with fresh vegetables and fruit. If I can feed a few, I can feed many more.