Slow down and use your senses to save the planet through the food on your plate... become a 'co-producer', a responsible consumer whose choices influence agricultural production and the state of the eco-system.
Slow Food...
... promotes taste education based on the reawakening and training of the senses and the study of food production techniques.
... defends biodiversity by promoting a sustainable model of agriculturerespectful of the environment, cultural identity and animal welfare, supporting any local community's right to decide what it produces and what it eats.
... supports small-scale, sustainable, local economies worldwide through Terra Madre, an international 'Network of networks' - food producers and representatives of local communities, cooks, academics and young people - respectful of Planet Earth and diverse tastes, foods and cultures of the people who inhabit it.
Membership categories, respective benefits and fees
To become a member of Slow Food Perth County, please download
the Membership Form, fill out electronically and email.
Breakdown of Membership Fee allocation
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
- a personal membership card, valid for one year
- (or three years, in case of the triennial membership)
- the Slow Food Companion (upon first joining)
- the annual Slow Food Almanac
- a monthly electronic Newsletter
- the national Newsletter Slow Canada
- the opportunity to take part in initiatives organized by
- the association around the world
- discounts on the costs of books and merchandise
1-year: $90
3-year: $250
SUSTAINER MEMBERSHIP
- all benefits of the Individual Membership
- plus an Electronic Newsletter on biodiversity and educational projects
1-year: $180
YOUNG MEMBERSHIP
- all benefits of the Individual Membership
- available for people under 30 years of age
1 year: $40
COUPLE OPTION
- includes an additional membership card for a member living in the same household
- a monthly electronic Newsletter
- the opportunity to take part in initiatives organized by
- the association around the world
- discounts on the costs of books and gadgets
1 year: $110
3-year: $310
GREEN OPTION
- choosing this option, you will receive all communications and publications in
- electronic format, except of the membership card(s)
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