According to Kathleen McGlone - The Mission of Slow Pokes Local Food is to: * Provide local sustainably raised products direct from area farms * Provide nutrient-dense natural foods in easily digested products * Provide age-appropriate educational opportunities and information which will empower individuals to take better care of themselves * Provide encouragement and hope for the people making lifestyle changes which will allow them to live long, healthy, disease-free lives * Support local farmers and educators trying to improve the lives of our children through nutrition and wellness education