https://www.spartaindependent.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/250th-farming-YE6035980 hourly The Sparta Independent en 2026-07-16T13:25:05-04:00 250th Farming https://www.spartaindependent.com/news/local-news/project-self-sufficiency-seeks-school-supply-donations-for-500-students-FD6036061 hourly The Sparta Independent en 2026-07-16T13:38:49-04:00 Project Self-Sufficiency seeks school supply donations for 500 students https://www.spartaindependent.com/binrepository/free-backpacks-and-school-supplies-ar_4-10929090_20260716133851.jpg <b>Donations are needed to help Project Self-Sufficiency to offer new backpacks and school supplies to children in need.</b>