Slow Food

The Slow Food movement was founded by Carlo Petrini in order to catalyze a broad cultural shift toward a more sustainable food system, regional food traditions, the pleasures of the table, and a slower and more harmonious rhythm of life. There is huge momentum for the movement, and the organizations below ascribe to similar values.

• Slow Food USA Web site
• Slow Food International Web site
• Slow Food Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Web site

University of Gastronomic Sciences

The University of Gastronomic Sciences is an academic institution that has two campuses in Northern Italy. The main objective of the school is to bridge the gap between agricultural science and gastronomy.

• University of Gastronomic Sciences Web site

Georgia Organics

Georgia Organics is a member supported non-profit organization working to integrate healthy, sustainable and locally grown food into the lives of all Georgians. For a comprehensive guide to sourcing locally produced foods, download The Local Food Guide at www.georgiaorganics.org.

• Georgia Organics Web site

Atlanta Local Food Initiative

The Atlanta Local Food Initiative (ALFI) is a network that joins individuals, corporations, non profits, universities, and governmental agencies to work together toward a locally based food system. ALFI’s mission is to create a regional food system that fosters strong local economies, enhances human health, promotes environmental renewal, and links rural and urban communities.

• Atlanta Local Food Initiative Web site

Terra Madre

Terra Madre is a network of food communities, each committed to producing quality food in a responsible, sustainable way. Terra Madre also refers to a major bi-annual conference held in Torino, Italy intended to foster discussion and introduce innovative concepts in the field of food, gastronomy, globalization, economics. Terra Madre is coordinated by the Slow Food organization.

• Slow Food Terra Madre Brochure
• Terra Madre Web site

Renewing America's Food Traditions (RAFT)

• About RAFT