Cross-posted from Envirovore

President Bush said yesterday that people should buy food from local farmers in the face of rising food costs. If you don't believe us, read it for yourself.

During a press conference in the Rose Garden, Bush asserted that local food purchasing would be a "very creative policy" to "deal with scarcity" and help nations become "self-sustaining and self-supporting." He went on to say, "It's a proposal I put forth that Congress hasn't responded to yet, and I sincerely hope they do."

As Grist columnist Joseph Romm asks: "What proposal did Bush put forward to Congress about local food?" (Perhaps there's something tucked away in the Farm Bill?)

We support a policy like this, President Bush. Now tell us, who's your farmer?