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Farm-to-Table Pioneer on Why We Still Need Better Food
Jun 28, 2024
Farm-to-table pioneer Alice Waters discusses her advocacy for locally grown, organic food in the U.S. She explores the impact of wild strawberries, the difference between slow food and fast food, educational innovation through gardens in schools, and progress in the organic food movement.
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- Alice Waters advocates for locally sourced, organic food over fast food to revolutionize the food system.
- She distinguishes between slow food emphasizing community-grown, carefully prepared food and fast food prioritizing speed and convenience.
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Alice Waters and the Farm-to-Table Movement
Alice Waters, a pioneer in the farm-to-table movement, founded the renowned California restaurant Panisse in the early 1970s. She emphasized the philosophy of using locally sourced, fresh ingredients by collaborating with nearby farmers and adjusting her menu based on seasonal produce. Waters aimed to shift Americans away from fast food towards a slow food mentality, advocating for food grown nearby. Her vision extends beyond her restaurant, promoting a revolutionized food system to a larger audience.
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