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In looking up this group today, I found this, and thought you all would be
inspired too in light of our recent 200 miles conversations. I wrote to
them asking for help in organizing in our area.
Jill
CHEFS COLLABORATIVE 20000
Charter Preamble
We, the undersigned, acknowledging our leadership in the
celebration of the pleasures of food, and recognizing the impact of food
choices on our collective personal health, on the vitality of cultures and
on the integrity of the global environment, affirm the following principles...
Statement of Principles ©
Food is fundamental to life. It nourishes us in
body and soul, and the sharing of food immeasurably enriches our sense of
community.
Good, safe, wholesome food is a basic human right.
Society has the obligation to make good, pure food
affordable and accessible to all.
Good food begins with unpolluted air, land and water,
environmentally sustainable farming and fishing, and humane animal husbandry.
Sound food choices emphasize locally grown,
seasonally fresh and whole or minimally processed ingredients.
Cultural and biological diversity is essential for
the health of the planet and its inhabitants. Preserving and revitalizing
sustainable food and agricultural traditions strengthen that diversity.
The healthy, traditional diets of many cultures
offer abundant evidence that fruits, vegetables, beans, breads and grains
are the foundation of good diets.
As part of their education, our children deserve to
be taught basic cooking skills and to learn the impact of their food choices
on themselves, on their culture, and on their environment.
Wi zone 4-5