Meanwhile, First Lady Michelle Obama has been touting the benefits of locally grown food and community gardens. In a speech last month, the First Lady described herself as “a big believer” in community gardens. In a separate interview, she said, “When you grow something yourself and it’s close and it’s local, oftentimes it tastes really good.” In an attempt to support local farmers, the White House has begun buying fresh fruits and vegetables from farms in Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.