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The New England Chapter of Les Dames dEscoffier an LDEl Green Tables Chapter working to strengthen all independent food systems from farm and sea to table and participating in and offering programs and events that will unite our New England food community. The New England Chapter is a FarmtoTable centric chapter inspired by the LDEI Green Tables initiative created in 2005 to further the lineages between urban and rural farms and fisheries to school restaurant and kitchen tables in chapter communities throughout our organization. Promote community health and wellbeing Foster LDEIs leadership in the local food movement Build upon existing community food fishery and agriculture efforts Inspire focus on the value of local farmers and enhance the use of locallygrown food Share our skills and knowledge to further the local food movement and enhance public health Philanthropy The New England chapter furthers the LDEI mission through philanthropy efforts like scholarships job shadowing experiences and food systems advocacy work. Membership Membership in LDEI New England offers women in the hospitality food and beverage and agriculture fields the chance to network and build up the next generation of female leaders.