Organic Farmer Goes to Congress!

Jon Tester, an organic farmer from Montana, will be joining the ranks of U.S. Senators in January, thanks in part to the national Democratic sweep reflecting a hunger (oh, pardon the pun there. . . ) for change in the way things are done in our country.

Tester says, in his thank-you message to supporters, "The message sent by Montanans in this election is clear: it is time to get to work. Time to make government work again for ordinary Montanans. Time to fix health care. Time to achieve energy independence. Time to find a plan to end the crisis in Iraq and bring our troops home. Time to restore the Montana values of honesty and integrity to the United States Senate. And time to end destructive party politics and work together for real solutions and real change in Montana and this great nation."

So we can see why he wants to be there.

It will certainly be interesting -- and refreshing -- to have someone "on the inside" who knows the real scoop (especially about food production and sustainability -- he's been farming organically for 20 years now), helping to shape our country's food policies.

This is a hopeful (and momentous) sign, for those of us who care about sustainability and great organic food -- and for everyone. This is the first time an organic farmer will walk the halls of power in our land. Hallelujah -- and thank you, Montana, for giving us one of your best :-)

Go get 'em, Jon -- you have an "army" of devoted foodies and organic food enthusiasts out here eagerly waiting to see how you will move forward with some progressive changes at last.

Congratulations!

Yours for extraordinary dining -- for everyone,

Nancy
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