The objective of the Slow Food Community of Mpophopmeni Food Conservation is to support small scale organic farming in the greater Mpophomeni area, to improve food security, to prevent the loss of traditional food culture and to inspire residents to live healthier lives.
In order to do this SFCMFC commits to:
• Promote organic, regenerative cultivation
• Work together in the African tradition of ilima
• Organise one seed sharing event each year
• Celebrate Terra Madre Day in our community
• Develop unique products using indigenous or invasive plants
• Support small producers to access local markets
• Promote traditional foods, by teaching others how to prepare these foods.
• Promote the use of wild greens as a nutrient-dense, free food source and assist others to identify these plants.
Penz Malinga comments "Freely available, flavourful food should be for everyone without causing harm to bird, bees or trees. Slow Food allows us to participate in ensuring that food diversity and all cultures and regions are sustained for generations to come."
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