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When you join the Slow Food movement, you become a member of the largest not-for-profit, educational food organization in the world! A one-year membership entitles you to the following:
> A personal membership card
> the magazine Slow
> the newsletter the Snail
> The right to attend all Slow Food events throughout the world
> Discounts on all Slow Food publications and merchandise
To become a member of our convivium, please go to the web site of Slow Food U.S.A. and sign up for membership there. Click here to join now! slowfoodusa.com Slow Food U.S.A. will notify us of your membership, but to be sure we include you in our programs as soon as possible, please also contact us directly
In the United States, members of Slow Food USA's 200 chapters celebrate the amazing bounty of food that is available and work to strengthen the connection between the food on our plates and the health of our planet. Our members are involved in activities such as:
Raising public awareness, improving access and encouraging the enjoyment of foods that are local, seasonal and sustainably grown
Caring for the land and protecting biodiversity for today's communities and future generations
Performing educational outreach within their communities and working with children in schools and through public programs
Identifying, promoting and protecting fruits, vegetables, grains, animal breeds, wild foods and cooking traditions at risk of disappearance
Advocating for farmers and artisans who grow, produce, market, prepare and serve wholesome food
Promoting the celebration of food as a cornerstone of pleasure, culture and community
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