For the first time since WWII, a vegetable garden is being carved out of the White House lawn. The First Lady says it will provide organic food for family meals, but more importantly, will help educate children about healthful, locally grown fruit and vegetables at a time when obesity and diabetes have become a national concern. Here’s the New York Times story.
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Food systems critic Michael Pollan speaks to Bates students about the craft of writing before giving an open lecture in Bates Chapel for campus and community.
Michael Pollan attracted about 200 more people Tuesday night than the 600-seat Bates College Chapel could hold. Students were promised a repeat lecture at 9 a.m. While we were not allowed to record Pollan’s presentation, you can read both a report from Doug Hubley of the Bates communications office and an account of Pollan’s speech in the Oct. 28 Lewiston Sun Journal.
