How government makes us fat and other Web gems

"How government makes us fat" was the headline for an opinion piece in philly.com. Now somehow it will be less so with the Obama vegetable garden and more money for nutrition programs. That's an optimistic view, but perhaps we as a country are becoming more serious about eating right, and the White House vegetable garden may be the inspiration we need.

Other headlines...

The White House Garden and the power of symbolism Examiner.com
Foodies see the vegetable garden (some 59 different items planned) as heroically symbolic and also capable of producing a lot of produce. By the way, author says White House garden not the first, but part of a "venerable tradition."


Ag inspectors may be cut from state budget Vermont Public Radio
Budget crunch may force layoffs or higher fees for state ag inspectors

Church asks portion of local gardens for food banks Evangelical Covenant
give 10% to food banks, church says.

Senators send "dear colleague" letter on ag budget cuts Cattlenetwork
Don't touch farm bill funding, Sens. Roberts and Lincoln say.

High tunnel workshop set for rural Kansas Emporia Gazette
Advocates say growing method can produce crops like lettuce 10 months per year - Ted Carey of KSU one of the presenters..

Pollan hopes for star farmers, local food Scientific American
This article tell how j-school professor Pollan continues to lead the food revolution. Remarkable when you think about it...

Third of Americans have high triglycerides CNN
Another reason to put off your doctor appt.