The Search for the White House Farmer

By Vanessa Richins

There has been no official position announced.

However, that hasn’t stopped one site from conducting a search for a “White House Farmer”.

The website was begun in response to Michael Pollan saying that the White House needed to hire a farmer.

“Pollan suggested the farmer be charged with transforming “five prime south-facing acres of the White House lawn and plant[ing] in their place an organic fruit and vegetable garden” whose produce will be used by the White House Chef, and given to area food banks.”

From November 2008 – January 2009, the site accepted nominations for the White House Farmer. 111 people were nominated for the position. A poll was Read the rest of this entry »