A new post of "White House Farmer" is being proposed for the incoming administration. Like the "White House Chef," the WH Farmer would serve both a functional and symbolic role. There are 5 acres of WH lawn that could be turned into an organic vegetable garden and orchard. Michael Pollan is one of the supporters of this effort. For more information and to vote see: Who Will Be the First White House Farmer? <http://whitehousefarmer.com/>
Voting is underway until January 31 (tomorrow). From NYS, Elizabeth Henderson of Peacework Organic Farm is one of the nominees and Although she is the top 10, she is currently trailing other farmers. Ms. Henderson has been a proponent of CSAs and a local food activist. Go here <http://whitehousefarmer.com/?p=64#comments.> to learn more about Ms. Henderson. Katie Quinn-Jacobs -- _______________________________________________ For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ RSS, archives, subscription & listserv information for: [email protected] http://lists.mutualaid.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainabletompkins Questions about the list? ask [email protected] free hosting by http://www.mutualaid.org
