Sacramento, California
May 20, 2009
On Thursday, May 21, 2009,
California agriculture trade associations will join First Lady
Maria Shriver at the “WE Garden in Capitol Park”, for the
planting of the first edible garden in the California State
Capitol Park.
The California Seed Association,
along with the
California Association of Wheat Growers,
California Bean
Shippers Association,
California Grain and Feed Association, and the
California State Floral
Association provided
materials for the garden planting and will help visiting
schoolchildren understand the relationship between seeds in the
ground and food on the table. Association volunteers will also
help students plant their own lima bean seeds to take home.
The new garden is designed to teach children, students and
visitors about the importance of agriculture in
providing nutritious food to the state and the world. From the
farm to the table, California agriculture plays a
crucial role in the state’s economy and food supply. Education
is the key to consumer awareness about where their food comes
from and how important it is that we have a reliable and safe
food supply.
“We applaud the efforts of First Lady Shriver and are thrilled
to be part of this important event,” said John Palmer, President
of the California Seed Association “An edible garden is the
perfect way to teach children where their food comes from and to
encourage them to include healthy foods in their diet.”
Goldsmith Seeds, Kirsten Company LLC, MorningSun Herb Farm,
Seminis a division of Monsanto and Seeds by
Design all contributed products to ensure the success of the
event. The California Seed Association has committed to
providing all the seed for future plantings at the WE Garden in
Capitol Park. |
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