April Organic Garden at the White House

OCA’s Appetite for a Change (APC) campaign works to reduce children’s exposure to pesticides, toxins, and junk foods. One of APC’s goals is to teach kids about healthy food choices and organic agriculture through school garden projects and curriculum materials.

APC got a boost this spring when First Lady Michelle Obama started her White House Kitchen Garden, an educational project involving DC public school children. Mrs. Obama has showcased the garden and its produce at state dinners, shared the harvest with local food pantries, and has used the project to raise awareness of issues related to nutrition and obesity.

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