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County Sues Farmer, Cites Too Many Crops

 
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http://www.wsbtv.com/news/24979774/detail.html
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. -- DeKalb County is suing a local farmer for growing too many vegetables, but he said he will fight the charges in the ongoing battle neighbors call “Cabbagegate.”

Fig trees, broccoli and cabbages are among the many greens that line the soil on Steve Miller’s more than two acres in Clarkston, who said he has spent fifteen years growing crops to give away and sell at local farmers markets.

“It's a way of life, like it's something in my blood,” said Miller.

In January, Dekalb County code enforcement officers began ticketing him for growing too many crops for the zoning and having unpermitted employees on site.
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I'm not sure how well known this flag is outside of Texas, but I think it's appropriate here.



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so im confused isn't this man protected by his basic right Life, liberty, presuit of happiness?
He's growing food not pot.
 
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