Help Convince the Obamas to Turn the White House into an Organic Farm

A campaign called Eat the View is urging the Obamas to replant a large organic Victory Garden on the White House lawn. The food would go to the White House kitchen and to local food pantries, and serve as inspiration for all Americans to grow some of their own food. Check out this video, Garden of Eatin’, to learn more about the history of ‘America’s Garden’ and why we should revisit this idea.

So, how can you help? We’re glad you asked! Go to Eat the View and sign the White House Food Garden Petition, which states in part:

We, the undersigned, are petitioning President-elect Obama to plant a large organic food garden or Victory Garden on the First Lawn with the produce going to the White House kitchen and local food pantries. The White House is “America’s House” and should serve as a model at a time of economic and environmental crisis. President-elect Obama would not be breaking with tradition, but returning to it (the White House has had food gardens before) and leading by personal example on global challenges such as food security, climate change, and energy independence.

It’s time that we take back the land and use it more wisely – no more wasting space and water on useless lawns. The White House could set an example for the entire country and provide food for needy Washington DC communities. It just makes sense!

Link [Eat the View] via [Green Upgrader]

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