Farmer in the City

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niemannrice

Location: Louisville, KY

Day Job: HS Science Teacher

The Digs: Backyard

Crops: Jalepeno Peppers, Kale, Lettuce, Mint, Peaches, Pears, Rosemary, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, bamboo, onions

Animals: Chickens, Dogs

Why I'm Getting Dirty: I believe that the food I grow and gather is healthier for me and the environment than any other food I can eat. Plus I love sharing extras.

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Posted by: Wong88 on September 15th, 2012 at 06:45 am
Best Wishes to the Farmer of the Day!

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Posted by: Jenna on September 14th, 2012 at 10:03 am
Nice profile picture!
Do you have pictures of your garden? I would love to see some of them! I like your fence for your chickens. I am thinking of adding some banty chickens to my animals, they eat the fleas and ticks that torture my poor kitties and puppies!

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Posted by: on June 1st, 2011 at 01:08 pm
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