Outside my neighborhood it’s pretty much all farm land and areas just filled with nothing but trees except for the section that is occupied by our new strip mall. Every morning when I go for my daily run I’ve noticed these bright yellow signs posted in the ground that say the above: FARMERS FEED CITIES!
I saw a couple of more signs. One was an enormous size banner on the side of a farmer’s shed that had the words: “I'M NOT SELLING!!” On another farm there was a huge sign that read: “THIS LAND IS MY LAND! BACK OFF!” I thought to myself, “oh-uh this can only mean one thing. A developer has his eye on their property.”
Anyways, the big wigs at City Hall who have nothing else better to do with their time are requesting the farmers remove their signs but no reason was given. They're even considering passing a by-law that will prevent farmers from putting up such signs. Last week a group of angry farmers got together and marched into City Hall and argued, “Are you going to regulate the art we can hang in our living rooms too!” The next day they blocked the entire parking lot entrance with their tractors not allowing any officials into City Hall. The police were called and managed to calm the situation down but the farmers returned the next day. The farmers have made it very clear they will not be bullied around by City Hall or by the developers.
If this by-law gets passed it will be the most stupidest one to date. In my opinion: Let them keep their signs up. Seriously, what's the harm?
XOXOXOXO,
Cocaine Princess
