CULTURES MEETINGS is an initiative of the Slow Food Terres de Lleida association for the safeguarding of agricultural biodiversity and food culture in the West.

With her, work to keep alive the old varieties and breeds with a methodology that combines research, conservation and the promotion and dissemination of this heritage.

common heritage

More than 10.000 years, began to domesticate plants and animals. Since that time, the people have developed the cultivation and consumption of different species as one of the foundations of our culture. Traditional breeds and varieties are a testimony of this process, transmitted between generations peasant, selected and improved by each of them, to form a set of flavors tailored to each floor.

Cultures Found upholds the common heritage of our time, authentic heritage and unique properties, we defend from oblivion and patents, in favor of the food of the future.

Research and knowledge diversity

We work to find agricultural diversity through interviews Speaker, workshops and field trips. We are interested in seeds and trees, but also recipes, conserves, drinks and all related information.

Conservation of traditional varieties

Once located, collect the seed banks and nurseries in order to study them. Anyone can volunteer and help us then multiply, sponsor a tree, etc.

Promotion and dissemination

We know this heritage with lectures and tastings. Scatters through seeds and seedlings. And the most interesting varieties, elaborate promotions to stimulate small initiatives in the region. Finally, support to producers through the Ark of Taste and Food Bastions, two projects of Slow Food International.