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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Bob Banner, publisher of Edible SLO, has dedicated his life to educating
residents of San Luis Obispo and beyond about the idea the importance
of creating secure food systems. Bob has been praised for
single-handedly introducing slow food principles that have transformed
San Luis Obispo into a local, sustainable, and viable economy. Follow
Susan as she learns about Bob’s efforts in bringing the theories of the slow food movement to this central valley town in beautiful California.
DIG DEEPER
- Since we taped this story, Bob Banner has returned his focus to his wildly popular publication HopeDance,
an online newsletter covering the sustainable and simple-living scene
in San Luis Obispo, covering topics from food safety to community events
and discussions.
- Grow your own food. If growing your own garden seems overwhelming,
start with one tomato plant or a potted herb. Enlist the help of your
kids and make it into an educational experience. Or find a neighbor who
you can start a small garden with and share the work. One of our
favorite blogs for gardening is YouGrowGirl. Gayla provides gardeners old and new a myriad of tips while she herself continues to experiment!
- When possible, buy in bulk.
Most grocery stores have a nice variety of bulk items, and buying bulk
can offer huge savings, especially on certain items like spices and
herbs.
- Eat lower on the food chain to save money and the environment.
If you eat more whole grains, vegetables and beans, you’ll naturally
spend much less and you will reduce your eco-footprint. Many families
find that they can afford to eat mostly organic when they buy less
animal protein.
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