Residents of City Heights who spend hours daily tending the garden Michelle Obama visited today wished they had been part of the moment.

Hundreds of guests attended to meet the first lady as she toured the New Roots Community Farm but only three of the community growers were invited as she walked through their Farm.

Many of the Growers watched in their homes across the street. It was a time of happiness to have the First Lady visit the farm and also a time of sadness to not be included.

Michelle Obama visited the New Roots Community Farm in Chollas Creek in support of her Let's Move campaign. In her speech She praised the people who had organized the thriving farm. "They're doing a fabulous job," said the first lady.

Order of appearance:
Shelly Stewart - Grower
Tsitsi Mutseta - Grower/Resident
Robert Carter - Resident
Billy Carter - Resident
Jordan Wafer - Grower/Resident
Loreen Wafet - Grower/Resident
Pfeifer Lacy - Teacher
Denise Machuka - Resident
Eliza Steeple - Grower/Resident
Juliana Mesa - Grower/Resident
Helen Jennings - Grower/Resident
Eliza Steeple - Grower/Resident
Etsea Abayoa - Grower
Steven Ugandi

video & photos by: Chris Morrow

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