Making the grade. Civil Eats stamped the Obama’s collective actions on agriculture policy with a B- during the first 100 days. The grade took into account Michelle’s encouragement to grow your own, but indicated that Obama and Secretary of Ag Tom Vilsack need to realize that the food system is intrinsically connected with energy policy and health care. Eddie at Obama Foodorama also provides a mammoth report on food policy developments over these first months of the new Administration.
(Slow) Food fight. Fourth graders in Madison WI planned a boycott of the unhealthy food served in their cafeteria last Friday. It was canceled when parents alerted by school officials with concerns over food allergies, supervision and media.
Egg wavin’ New Haven. As urban livestock becomes more popular in cities across the country, legislation has been introduced in New Haven that will allow residents to raise hens.
Capitol Hill chowdown. Next Tuesday, congressional leaders from across the country will take part in a lunch prepared by Chicago high schoolers who want to introduce healthy foods in schools. Urge your local leader to join the feast here.
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1 Organic Foods 101 // May 1, 2009 at 6:01 pm
I think a lot of us were especially impressed with Mrs. Obama’s stance on grow-your-own. From what I have seen in the press, she is a very big supporter of organic foods.
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