OFA – The Association of Horticulture Professionals announces today that Sam Kass, White House Assistant Chef and the Food Initiative Coordinator, will be a keynote speaker on Monday, July 16 at the OFA Short Course, the largest all-industry event in the North America. Kass will bring an enthusiastic message about gardening and planting home-grown fruits, herbs, and vegetables. This spring, several OFA member companies, including breeders and garden centers, launched new or expanded offerings in the edible plant category to meet the increasing demand by consumers. This is good news for the industry and supports an effort to improve the health and well being of kids and adults. …