It seems that Michelle Obama’s White House organic garden has alarmed the Mid America CropLife Association (MACA), so they took immediate action by sending the First Lady an email, Thursday, March 26th, 2009, defending chemical based agriculture, and urging her to use “crop protection products,” (i.e. pesticides) in the name of recognizing the importance of agriculture to the economy. Jill Richardson brought this to public attention on the Daily Kos, adding pointed commentary worth reading.
Here is MACA’s argument in a nutshell (paraphrased, of course):
Mrs. Obama is to be congratulated for recognizing the importance of agriculture by having a garden planted.
MACA has a network of “ambassadors” whose mission is to educate Americans (especially the children) about the importance of farmers and ranchers to our daily lives.
Agriculture is the largest industry in America, employing 22 million people in farm-related jobs at all levels.
The technological advances of the past century have enabled farmers to be much more productive, freeing the rest of us to go invent things and do research, etc.
We Americans who are struggling at jobs, raising kids, and taking care of aging parents shouldn’t have to worry about tending a garden.
Storage and preparation is to blame when food is “considered not wholesome or tasty,” not how the food was grown, and “conventional” agricultural methods produces food that is wholesome, tastes good, and is more economical.
Comments
You know people have nothing to do, but to sit around all day and criticize the President and his wife. why in gods name should the planting of an organic gardening be an issue to anyone. In fact, people whould be applauding the efforts of such a woman in trying to promote the effects of organic gardening..
I tell you, people dont have a life.
Yes its a good idea
It’s a symbol
if millions do this we reduce global warming
It’s a great idea, and you can find on the net some informations about how to create your own white house garden. Funny!
