First Lady Michelle Obama made headlines on Friday, the first day of spring, by breaking ground on a new White House Garden. Click here for the New York Times story and a layout of the White House Garden. This move has been celebrated by many, especially advocates of organic and local foods.
“This has never been just about business,” said Gary Hirshberg, chief executive of Stonyfield Farm, the maker of organic yogurt. “We are here to change the world. We dreamt for decades of having this moment.”Click here to read the entire New York Times article, Is a Food Revolution Now in Season?
After being largely ignored for years by Washington, advocates of organic and locally grown food have found a receptive ear in the White House, which has vowed to encourage a more nutritious and sustainable food supply.
