I am now officially a farmer! Well, a back yard farmer, at least. Our town has an exciting group called 15Thousand Farmers, whose goal is “growing community through neighborhood-based, sustainable growing”. Its a very cool idea. Here is their vision:
The Vision:
15Thousand Farmers helps create, empower, and inspire 15,000 new, sustainable, neighborhood backyard/front yard farmers in Louisville, KY to feed their families and themselves and to give away! How? By using simple and easy instructions, checklists and materials and ongoing support provided through local growers and resources that will provide everything needed to start growing food in our yards, on decks or in community gardens.
Since “Barb’s Garden” this year scaled to an additional 28′ by 16′ in size, this organization crossed my path at a great time. I learned of the group through Art in the Arbor, a local art festival. Of course, I signed up immediately an got my official Dirt Card, which also gives me some cool discounts.