Yee Ha! Someone pinch me because I cannot believe I am witnessing the Food Revolution on such a high-profile, celebrity scale. The First Family has placed small hoop houses -- think easy portable greenhouses -- on the lawn of THE White House so they can enjoy fresh vegetables all winter long.
Let the healing begin: this is just what our nation, and our planet has been hungry for. MORE home-grown food production, and less dependence on foreign soil for our most basic need.
We're talking REAL homeland security.
Thanks to Sam Kass, Kathleen Merrigan, the Obamas and all those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this happen and to provide inspiration to those of us with much smaller lawns or even no lawns at all. Roger Doiron, I'm talking about YOU.
Gardening into the winter? Why YES WE CAN!
Think critically and eat well!
About Me
- Melinda Hemmelgarn
- Columbia, Missouri, United States
- I'm a Registered Dietitian, "investigative" nutritionist and advocate for social and environmental justice. My tools: the spoken and written word, in combination with compelling images. I believe in using the power of art and media to influence public opinion, change public policy, and improve quality of life. I'm the author of a 25+ year weekly "Food Sleuth" newspaper column, a freelance writer and syndicated radio host. My mission: Help people "think beyond their plates;" connect the dots between food, health and agriculture; and, promote critical thinking and "food system literacy." I live in Columbia, MO, with my husband, Dan, a talented photographer and the producer of Food Sleuth Radio. Together, we created two calendars and greeting cards to celebrate the farmers who feed us "well." Our "F.A.R.M." Project captures farmers' images and stories, and contrasts food and agriculture propaganda with rural realities. You can see some of Dan's photos here: http://enduring-image.blogspot.com We also have two grown children, for whom we are most grateful.
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