Originally aired January 10, 2013.
David Brown interviews Dr. Carl Motsenbocker, Professor at the LSU AgCenter, about the Slow Food movement in Baton Rouge. The Slow Food movement grew in response to fast food. It focuses on food production and consumption that is healthy, clean, and fair. Dr. Motsenbocker explains the ideas of the movement, what's happening in the local Slow Food chapter, and why it's important to buy local food. He also talks about nutrition and healthier food options.
The Baton Rouge chapter of Slow Food can be found here: http://slowfoodbr.org/home
They also have a Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/slowfoodbr
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