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Midpines family embraces a homesteading lifestyle

Sparks family grows nearly all of its food


Tim, Danielle and John Michael Sparks, 4, take a break with their goats and dogs. “The goats are like our pride and joy,” said Danielle.The Sparks family of Midpines is living what city folks might call an unconventional lifestyle, but people from farming and ranching backgrounds would tell you there is nothing unconventional about it.
The Sparks, Tim, Danielle and son John Michael, 4, are attempting to live as naturally as possible by growing their own fruits and vegetables and rai...

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