Obama wants to set up White House farmers market | Grist

President Obama said on Thursday that he and the First Lady are looking into setting up a farmers market just outside the White House, which might sell food from the White House garden or from local farmers. The president said it could give the city of Washington, D.C., “more access to good, fresh food, but it also is this enormous potential revenue-maker for local farmers in the area.”

Flashback: Wagyu Steak Gets Obama in Hot Water - Associated Content

Wagyu steak was served at a "Stimulus Package" White House cocktail party hosted by President Obama last night, and, as a result, something of an uproar has ensued. Why? Perhaps the fact that Wagyu steak costs at least $59 a pound has something to do with it, but that's just a guess. It's unclear whether any of the distinguished members of Congress who were in attendance voiced any complaints, but the news has certainly raised eyebrows in the blogosphere.
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Wagyu is a breed of cattle that is raised in Japan. The beef that derives from Wagyu cattle is called Kobe beef, and it is considered a delicacy in Japan.