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Rocky Mountain / Southwest

By Nate Hovee

CONNECTING FOOD ADVOCATES FROM FOURTEENERS TO MAJESTIC CANYONS

AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, TX, UT, WY

We have over 80 Slow Food USA chapters all across the country taking action to create a food system that works for them and their community. Our Rocky Mountain/Southwest chapters are committed to advancing food justice and biodiversity in cities large and small. Get connected to your nearest chapter!

Councilors

Arizona: Molly Beverly
Nevada: Shirley Sandoval
New Mexico: Lissa Johnson
Email: regionalcouncilors@slowfoodusa.org

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Why join Slow Food USA? Our members explain.

September 14, 2024 // Slow Food Leaders

Hear from five brilliant minds about why they are committed members of Slow Food USA.

A coveted food award powered by Slow Food chapters across the USA

August 1, 2024 // Chapter Highlight

Have you ever wondered what it takes for a food and beverage business to earn the coveted Snail of Approval award from a Slow Food chapter? For a business to receive recognition, they must stand for the Slow Food principles of good, clean and fair food.

Savoring freedom: How food plays a part in Juneteenth celebrations

June 13, 2024 // Food Justice
by Lauren J. Mapp, excerpted from San Diego Tides and Tacos Red foods, like the watermelon used in this summer cocktail, are commonly used...

Unpacking Indigenous seed politics: respect over royalties

June 5, 2024 // Biodiversity

How do we honor the seedkeepers who have nurtured food on this land for countless generations? That’s a question that lives in a gray area, and not all Indigenous communities agree on the outcome.

Slow Food chapters celebrate Earth Day 2024

April 18, 2024 // Biodiversity

Earth Day is a critical day for action for the global Slow Food movement.

Seed Mania: Celebrating All Things Seeds

May 4, 2023 // Chapter Highlight
By Zachary Czuprynski, Prescott College Sustainability Coordinator On Sunday, March 5, the Crossroads Center and Cafe at Prescott College...

Want to Start a Local Chapter?

Is your region missing a chapter? Gather some volunteers who are excited about good, clean, and fair food for all.