Intro to Our Local Food Systems with Slow Food Boulder County

Date and Time

• Thursday, Mar 12, 2026  5:30pm - 7:30pm

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Boulder EATS! – Taste, Learn, Connect: Making Sense of Food Labels & Shopping Your Values

Join us for a conversation that will change the way you shop, eat, and think about food, hosted by Jodie Popma of Slow Food Boulder County and Kim Lord Stewart, author of Eating Between the Lines. They’ll unpack food labels, decode terms like organic and regenerative agriculture, and share how Boulder’s local food systems support farmers and the community. Along the way, we’ll explore tools like the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen and talk honestly about how personal food choices really are. Whether you’re stretching your budget, prioritizing health, supporting local farms, or all of the above, you’ll leave with practical shopping tips and a clearer sense of how to align your purchases with what matters most to you. The conversation will include an open Q&A, so bring any food-related questions you’ve been wondering about.

We’ll also share a delicious seasonal stew prepared by beloved local chef Daniel Asher of River and Woods and bread from Moxie Bread Co., as we invite guests to explore what it means to make good, clean, and fair food choices for themselves, their families, and the planet.

About Slow Food Boulder County:

Slow Food’s impact is local and global.

In a fast-paced world dominated by convenience, much of the meaning behind our food has been lost. We often don’t know where it comes from, how it was grown, or who made it possible. But food is more than fuel — it’s a powerful force that connects us to the land, to culture, and to one another.

Slow Food Boulder County exists to restore that connection.

We are part of a global movement that believes food should be good for those who eat it, clean for the planet, and fair to those who grow it. Rooted in the values of sustainability, tradition, and community, we promote local, organic, and seasonal food that nourishes both body and soul.

We believe in the importance of knowing where our food comes from. We celebrate traditional and regional cuisines, support local farmers and producers, and work to preserve the biodiversity and wisdom found in our food systems.

By embracing a slower, more intentional approach to food, we’re helping to build a healthier, more vibrant future — one that honors people, place, and the pleasure of the table.

Cost: $20 Members: $10 EBT and Tribal Members: Free