History

The Slow Food Movement:

  • Celebrates untainted regional foods and encourages connections between farmers who resist industrialization and their consumers who care about the provenance of their food. 
  • It is an idea, a way of living, and a way of eating.
  • It is a global, grassroots movement with thousands of members around the world that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment.

Slow Food USA:

  • There are more than 250,000 supporters, 25,000 members and 225 Slow Food USA chapters across the country
  • Each chapter promotes clean, healthy, local foods as well as the farmers and the producers behind them. 

Slow Food Baton Rouge:

  • With a culture centered around food, its rich agricultural history, and year round growing season, south Louisiana is a perfect place for a Slow Food chapter!
  • Slow Food BR began in 2009 with a handful of likeminded people. 
  • Events included: Film showings, farm tour, Farm-to-Table dinner at Oakland Organics, potlucks,  siminars, and discussions
  • As of September 1st, we have two Louisiana Delta Service Corps members serving with Slow Food BR fulltime for 11 months