By Diane Urbani de la Paz

SEQUIM -- Nash Huber, the Dungeness Valley organic-farming pioneer, has been nominated to become the nation's first White House farmer.

At www.WhiteHouseFarmer.com, an election is under way for the man or woman who would turn 5 acres of south-facing White House lawn into an organic fruit and vegetable garden -- and set a crisp, leafy example for the country.

Huber, the 67-year-old owner of Nash's Organic Produce, is one of more than 100 nominees nationwide.

Polling continues until midnight Saturday on the site, and the top three vote-getters' profiles will be sent to President Barack Obama's staff.

Washington state's organic farmers are well-represented on WhiteHouseFarmer.com, with 15 nominees, including Huber.

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