New city ordinance forces family to destroy their vegetable garden

by Shannon Halligan – KSHB KC

SUGAR CREEK, Mo. – There’s a new ordinance in Sugar Creek, Missouri, that restricts the use of agriculture on properties in the city.

Nathan Athans believes it’s a witch hunt against him.

Athans grows several different types of vegetables on his lawn and loves tending to his garden.

“I’d probably say about 300 hours [so far this year], I spend all my free time out here,” Athans said.

He believes it’s important for his family. “I want my family to know where their food is coming from, I don’t want to have to go to the grocery …read more