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Steve’s first garden is not his first manifestation of interest in the problem of world hunger. “I became concerned in graduate school and in the
seminary,” he said.
“After a while, it didn’t seem enough just to worry about it; it didn’t seem enough to even contribute money. I wanted to do something active. When I found myself in an agricultural setting, it seemed perfect. Why not call attention to the problem with a garden? So I put an ad in the paper and the volunteers responded.”
Scoggin discussed it with the church because, “although it wasn’t a church project, it would account for some of my time. So the church needed to know and approve. They were completely in favor.”
Answers to his ad convinced Scoggin that there were others who could supply the knowledge to match his enthusiasm.
He heard from Sid Gottlieb, a gardener of 30 years.
“Sid’s my bug expert,” Scoggin explained. “And he and I are the compulsive organizers of the group.” Other calls followed and Steve knew he had enough volunteer interest to complete the project.
Other services were offered and requested. Newbill and Carol Miller donated the land, Bill Racer plowed and tilled it, Brad Fisher donated the tiller and worked the soil for the first time.
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