Recognizing that the enjoyment of wholesome food is essential to the pursuit of happiness, Slow Food U.S.A.
is an educational organization dedicated to stewardship of the land and ecologically sound food production;
to the revival of the kitchen and the table as centers of pleasure, culture and community;
to the invigoration and proliferation of regional, seasonal culinary traditions;
and to living a slower and more harmonious rhythm of life.

Guiding Values

Sustainability
• recognizing the interdependence of people with one another and with our environment
• caring for the land and protecting biodiversity for today's communities and future generations
• promoting pure food that is local, seasonal and organically grown

Cultural Diversity
• recognizing food as a language that expresses cultural diversity
• preserving the myriad traditions of the table
• cultivating and reinvigorating a sense of community and place

Pleasure and Quality in Everyday Life
• celebrating the diverse expressions of our earth's bounty
• appreciating and encouraging creativity, passion and beauty
• respecting and supporting artisans who grow, produce, market, prepare and serve wholesome food

Inclusiveness
• following democratic principals in a spirit of sharing and service
• educating members and others about Slow Food's mission
• dedicating ourselves to local cooperation and global collaboration

Authenticity and Integrity
• insuring our values are embodied by all staff, board members, and convivium leaders
• manifesting these values in all our events, projects, and publication
• committing ourselves to partnerships with the like-minded individuals and organizations