Whitehouse Garden Seems To Be Upsetting Big Agribiz.....

Charlie · 2009-05-02T00:45:40+00:00

Well now, whadda ya know.....seems as if The First Garden (US) isgenerating quite a stir around the world and amongst dow, monsatano,and dupont. Sounds like MACA is going apeshit about the idea of ahigh profile garden termed organic, shepherded by the First Folks!!!!LMAO about this. "It may not be long until members of the president's staff aresummoned to the garden to help pull weeds, like it or not. Not becausethe weeds are getting out of control, but because gardens are wheresome of mankind's greatest brainstorming sessions take root.""There were probably more shudders in the big-chem corner whenSecretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack celebrated Earth Day byannouncing plans for a 1,300-square-foot organic garden --USDA-certified, of course -- to be installed in the National Mall."And this from lavidalocavore.......priceless.......I just have to post this whole thing.....apologies to objectionists,go to the site and read more.....there's enough bullshit in thisletter to fertilize......well, you get the point. Put on your chestwaders for this one. 26, 2009Mrs. Barack ObamaThe White HouseWashington, DC 20500 Dear Mrs. Obama, We are writing regarding the garden recently added to the White Housegrounds to ensure a fresh supply of fruits and vegetables to yourfamily, guests and staff. Congratulations on recognizing theimportance of agriculture in America! The U.S. has the safest and mostabundant food supply in the world thanks to the 3 million people whofarm or ranch in the United States.The CropLife Ambassador Network, a program of the Mid America CropLifeAssociation, consists of over 160 ambassadors who work and many ofwhom grew up in agriculture. Their mission is to providescientifically based, accurate information to the public regarding thesafety and value of American agricultural food production. Manypeople, especially children, don't realize the extent to which theirdaily lives depend on America's agricultural industry. For instance,children are...

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Steve 17 years ago

If you were asked by a someone how to become proficient, with regards to wild mushrooms, what would you advise?

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Ernie Willson 17 years ago

I studied them for two full years before I ever ate one I picked in the wild...and that first one was while accompanied by an experienced picker.

HTH, EJ > >

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Steve Peek 17 years ago

Find a local club, join & go out with a group as often as possible. A good field guide can be helpful, but there is nothing like holding it in your hand after an expert ID'd it.

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Steve 17 years ago

It does indeed Ernie, and thanks.

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Steve 17 years ago

Thanks Steve.

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