Opening Day of the FRESHFARM Markets' White House Farmers Market with Michelle Obama Sept. 17, 2009
First Lady Michelle Obama opening the new White House Farmers Market, managed by FRESHFARM Markets, in Washington, DC, on Vermont Avenue, just steps from the White House
Audience watching Michelle Obama at the opening of the White House Farmers Market
Farmers, Chef Nora Pouillon of Restaurant Nora in Washington, DC, and others awaiting Michelle Obama at the opening of the White House Farmers Market
White House Chef Sam Kass at White House Farmers Market opening
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, speaking at the White House Farmers Market opening
Washington, DC, Mayor Adrian Fenty
Ann Yonkers (left) and Bernadine (Bernie) Prince, Co-Directors of FRESHFARM Markets
Ann and Bernie ringing the opening bell at the market
Farmer Clare Seibert of Clear Spring Creamery, in Clear Spring, Maryland, speaking at the opening of the new White House Farmers Market
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