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Course: WVA 101 Local Food and Cuisine > Section: WVA 101 Local Food and Cuisine

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Introduction to Organizations that Promote Sustainable Agriculture and Cuisine

There are many organizations that promote sustainability, healthy local food, farmers, and the community. In this lesson we will discuss three examples of these types of local and sustainable food organizations.

First example – Slow Food: Slow Food is an idea, a way of living and a way of eating. It is part of a global, grassroots movement with thousands of members in over 150 countries, which links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment.

Click here to access the Slow Food website.

On the Slow Food website read:

- About Us
- Our Philosophy
- ABC of Slow Food
- What we Do
- Terra Madre
- Biodiversity
- Food for Thought
- Pick and read two topics in Food for Thought section

Second example – Slow Movement: One of the most basic areas of connection for the slow movement is in the area of food – all aspects of the food system. This means we need to connect to:

- Traditional seeds
- Food production
- Food sourcing
- Food buying
- Food preparation
- Traditional recipes and ingredients
- Food consumption
- Waste food disposal

Our connection to our food is as important as the food itself. Food is part of our cultural identity and cultural heritage.

Click here to access the Slow Movement website.

On the Slow Movement website read:

- Connection to Food
- Connection to Place
- Pick and Read 2 topics in Connection sections

Third example – Chefs Collaborative: Chefs Collaborative works with chefs and the greater food community to celebrate local foods and foster a more sustainable food supply. The Collaborative inspires action by translating information about our food into tools for making knowledgeable purchasing decisions. Through these actions, our members embrace seasonality, preserve diversity and traditional practices, and support local economies.

Click here to access Chefs Collaborative website.

On the Chefs Collaborate website read the about us section.