Welcome to Slow Food Piedmont
Slow Food is a non-profit, eco-gastronomic member-supported organization founded in 1989 in Italy.
Slow Food Piedmont celebrates local food and those involved in growing, selling, preparing and enjoying it. Our aim is to
- support farmers and food producers who focus on sustainable practices
- experience and preserve our food traditions
- rediscover traditional ingredients
- recognize those who contribute to the quality, authenticity and sustainability of the region's food supply
- advocate for better food in our schools etc.
Slow Food Piedmont's members share their experiences, resources, and new initiatives! If you are not a member yet, join us!
| CAMPAIGN TO BUILD N.C.'S LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) launched a new statewide effort to build North Carolina's local food economy.
The 10% Campaign encourages consumers to spend 10 percent of their existing food dollars on foods produced in North Carolina. The campaign will create jobs, boost the viability of North Carolina farms and fisheries and promote healthy communities statewide. To join the 10% Campaign, register online and pledge to spend 10 percent of your food budget on foods produced/grown locally.
The website also hosts a wealth of information about the efforts of the many great organizations already working in the field. |
The Snail Of Approval program has taken off in the Piedmont!
The SOA progarm provides a way for restaurants, food-based establishments, producers, culinary artisans, and markets who exemplify the Slow Food philosophy to be recognized.
Awards presented in 2009:
- Bettini Farm
- Cane Creek Farm in Snow Camp
- Deep Roots Market
- Goat Lady Dairy
- Handance Farm
- Noble's Restaurant
- Peterson Farm
- Rail Fence Farm
- Snow Creek Family Organics
- Stauber Farm
- Sticks & Stones Restaurant
- Sweet Basil's Restaurant
- WeatherHand Farm
Details: Snail of Approval Directory...
Find out how to nominate someone and how it works...
Application Form... |
Community Nutrition Program for Seniors
AT nine senior centers throughout Guilford County, seniors gather Monday- Friday for socializing, health and wellness activities, and lunch. Most program participants are low-income, and healthy food can be expensive.
Our gardens will give seniors access to healthy fruits and vegetables, while providing educational workshops regarding how to best utilize their crop. They need
- volunteers for tilling, weeding, planting, and building planter boxes.
- donations of plants, seeds, soil, and supplies such as tomato cages, rakes, shovels, and gardening gloves.
Once established, the garden will be maintained by local senior groups.
If you have any skills, time, or supplies to donate, contact
Rachel Rochelle
Community Nutrition Director
336.373.4816
commnutrition@senior-resources-guilford.org
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Upcoming Events
Fall 2010 UNCG Sustainable Film & Dialogue Series
Jim Minick, author of The Blueberry Years, a Memoir of Farm and Family, will read from his book
at Kathleen Clay Library, Greensboro, NC.
Oct. 24, 2010, 3:00 pm
(Details and more events...) |
Piedmont Local Food
A new program that will match farmers with restaurants and other customers who want locally grown food.
(Full story...) |
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