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The Slow Food movement is a thriving international organization dedicated to preserving the craft, culture, and traditions that surround the production of artisanal food and drink throughout the world. Slow Food stands in stark contrast to the homogeneity presented by our “Fast Food” society. Slow Food has dedicated itself to the promotion and preservation of quality products produced by local agricultural and culinary craftsmen.

Local chapters are to encourage the continuation of local food and drink traditions; to safeguard regional agricultural heritage against environmental degradation; to help consumers find fresh, healthy food at a reasonable price; to educate young people about the value of food; and to research and promote gastronomic pleasure with a “smiling, tolerant style.”

Slow Food Buffalo is a chapter of enthusiastic individuals joined together with the common purpose of pursuing the Slow way of life in the Western New York area. Slow Food Buffalo’s goals and ambitions include:

· Highlighting the diverse and rich food traditions of Western New York in order to discover local roots and how they connect us as individuals and a region to the wider world.

· Identifying and supporting local growers, food artisans, and purveyors in order to expand the wealth of quality food selections available in Western New York.

· Participating in the reparation of Western New York’s “broken food chain.”

· Becoming a focal point for the development of a food community that brings the people behind the diverse food related businesses in Western New York together in a “convivial” atmosphere in which to share their combined talents and experience.

· Developing and promoting events that reflect the Slow Food philosophy and the local products that exemplify Slow Food’s ideals.

It is our hope that in pursuing these goals Slow Food Buffalo will help raise awareness—both locally and throughout the world–of the wonderful quality of life to be enjoyed in Western New York. We invite anyone who shares these values and ambitions to join us in our celebration.

Please visit our membership page to join Slow Food Buffalo.

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