Obama family will grow vegetables in White House garden

"I am delighted to learn that US First Lady Michelle Obama is going to turn part of the South Lawn into an organic vegetable garden to provide food for first family in the White House. This decision by the First Lady demonstrates the importance the Obama family attributes to food growing. With major challenges facing every country throughout the world it is of the utmost importance that we educate ourselves and our children in the skills of growing good food. This will ensure that we can provide ourselves with healthy food that will nurture both mind and body."

Trevor Sargent, Minister for Food and Horticulture

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