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Our Board of Directors
Board Meeting Minutes
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Our Principles
Sustainability
- recognizing the interdependence of people with one another and with our environment
- caring for the land and protecting biodiversity for today's communities and
future generations
- promoting pure food that is local, seasonal and organically grown
Cultural Diversity
- recognizing food as a language that expresses cultural diversity
- preserving the myriad traditions of the table
- cultivating and reinvigorating a sense of community and place
Pleasure and Quality in Everyday Life
- celebrating the diverse expressions of our earth's bounty
- appreciating and encouraging creativity, passion and beauty
- respecting and supporting artisans who grow, produce, market, prepare and
serve wholesome food
Inclusiveness
- following democratic principles in a spirit of sharing and service
- educating members and others about Slow Food's mission
- dedicating ourselves to local cooperation and global collaboration
Authenticity and Integrity
- insuring our values are embodied by all staff, board members and convivium
leaders
- manifesting these values in all of our events, projects and publications
- committing ourselves to partnerships with like-minded individuals and organizations
EDUCATION
Slow Food offers the cultivation of taste as a natural way to
interrupt the fast food feeding frenzy in an era of bloated portions & epidemic overweight.
CHILDREN'S HEALTH
Miami's School Lunch Initiative began with "Plant A Thousand
Gardens" in 2004. In 2006, the program officially made the move from garden to table. You can read more if you scroll down
the page of "What's Up & Coming." Gifted teachers have developed F-Cat related curriculum materials and integrated the
gardens into classroom work. Outside the classroom, it's clear that participating children relate to gardening, cooking and
enjoying good food in a more positive way.
ARE YOU A SLOW FOODIE? If you enjoy the activities below, you may already
embrace Slow Food values!
- Going to a farmers' market;
- Learning to make a traditional dish from your family's
cultural background(s);
- Teaching your children to participate in family meals and food preparation;
- Cultivating
culinary herbs, vegetables or fruit trees.
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