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First Lady Michelle Obama is schedule to attend the opening of Washington's newest farmers' market at 3 p.m. Thursday. It's located just a tomato's-throw from the White House on Vermont Avenue NW.

The President made an off-hand reference about the possibility of a farmers' market near the White House in an interview on The Huffington Post in August, and White House chef Sam Kass seems to have run with the idea, personally making the case to several community groups who were asked to sign off on the project.

Mrs. Obama will use the opening of the market to make her case, again, for healthy eating and access to fresh fruits and vegetables. These are the principles behind her decision to plant her own vegetable garden on the South Lawn of the White House.

The market will sell fresh fruits and vegetables; locally raised meats, cheeses and fresh baked breads and will be open every Thursday afternoon into October.

No word yet on whether the First Family will reserve a booth to sell their extra tomatoes and zucchini.