Slow Food International , a global grassroots organization committed to tie food to residential district and environs , recently free its2012 Slow Food Almanac , usable as a devoid download on the organization’sTerra Madre website .
Each yr , Slow Food ’s column board compiles the Christian Bible to highlight local producers from around the world , to raise awareness about food product and farming practices , and to showcase current Slow Food campaigns . The 2012 variation was organise to foreground the Slow Food action take situation on different continent . Stories in the 135 - page book include information about :
The farmer’s calendar also curb a listing of 365 dull Food project taking place in 56 countries as of August 2012 .
One of the major themes playing a role in the 2012 farmer’s calendar was of “ the Commons , ” a term used to discover the innate resources available to a smart set , such as country , breeze and water system .
“ Our world is being threatened by land - grab , ocean - grab [ and ] deforestation , ” says Jenny Best , director of operation and public personal matters for Slow Food USA . “ We must stress that preserving our seas , the solid ground and the forests will preserve biodiversity , our food and the satellite . ”
This theme plays into an overarching estimation that is generally at the forefront of the Slow Food movement : how intellectual nourishment can change the world .
“ Through food , we can create option to the current industrial model , [ which is ] neither sustainable nor desirable , ” Best order .
Although the2012 Slow Food Almanacfocused on Africa , Europe , Asia and Latin America , areas of the earth also highlight during theOctober 2012 Terra Madre gathering , Best says Slow Food advocates can expect to find more from North America and Australia in the 2013 variant , which will be structured around campaign , biodiversity and educational activity . Nonetheless , people from around the world can get hold items of interest group in the current edition that they can apply to their home communities .
“ Hopefully , the farmer’s calendar inspires people to require to cognize more , ” Best say . “ I think , too , it can motivate multitude to get in touch with producers foreground in the Almanac . At a minimum , we hope it urge on and educates current Slow Food supporter and attracts , through inspirational stories , multitude who want to get more involved . ”
The2012 Slow Food Almanacis usable in English , Italian , German , Spanish , Gallic and Portuguese . you could also download preceding edition of the almanac from past year on theSlow Food International internet site .
