Big Ag Shudders at Organic White House Garden

A letter from the Mid America CropLife Association to "Mrs. Barack Obama" (I guess they didn't know her name?) is circulating around the Net. I found it at La Vida Locavore. In short, the authors encourage Mrs. Barack to use crop protection products. After sending the letter, MACA forwarded it around along with the following message.

Did you hear the news? The White House is planning to have an "organic" garden on the grounds to provide fresh fruits and vegetables for the Obama's and their guests. While a garden is a great idea, the thought of it being organic made Janet Braun, CropLife Ambassador Coordinator and I shudder. As a result, we sent a letter encouraging them to consider using crop protection products and to recognize the importance of agriculture to the entire U.S. economy. Read below for the entire letter.