I came across a local news blog post about Michelle Obama's vegetable garden at the White House, and then I followed up with a little more reading at the New York Times. It is exciting to think about how this seemingly small effort has the potential to influence so many important issues in the U.S. and the entire world – healthy eating, sustainability and other environmental, social and health concerns.
Here are some coaching article ideas that sprouted for me as I considered this topic:
- Parenting/Family coaches: 10 must-have's to start your own family garden
- Food/Cooking coaches: 10 vegetable side dishes from your organic garden
- Life coaches: 10 reasons that gardening is good for your soul
- Money coaches: 10 ways that healthier eating can save you money
Writing prompt: Did these topics spark any ideas for your newsletter or blog? What's the connection between your specialty area and the Obama garden?
As a marketer/business builder, the first thing that comes to mind after reading the article at the increase in Americans growing their own, is to buy shares in seed companies!
Another example of a business that does well in a recession and times of austerity and adversity.
Glad to see the US finally getting the message about the environment and sustainability. Not everything was “born” in a plastic packet on a supermarket shelf.
I agree, Jane! Thanks for your comments.
Since I first heard the phrase years ago, I have tried to eat more food that “remembers where it came from” versus food that is far removed from its natural state.