Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

462. Betty Chinyamunyamu on the Generational Impacts of Gender Equity Nov 21, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Betty Chinyamunyamu, the CEO of the National Smallholder Farmers' Association of Malawi (NASFAM). They discuss what the Association is doing to ensure food producers receive a fair price for their food, the impact of extreme weather events on the country’s farmers, and the far-reaching social and economic benefits that can be seen when space is created for women to assume leadership roles.

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461. Carey Gillam on the Industry Tactics Used to Silence and Discredit Pesticide Critics Nov 14, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with author and journalist Carey Gillam. They discuss a recent investigation that reveals how agrochemical industry leaders are downplaying the risks of pesticides and working to discredit journalists, scientists, and others who have been critical of pesticides or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The conversation dives into the shocking findings that a team of journalists uncovered, the harms caused by exposure to pesticides and herbicides, and the policies that are — or aren’t — in place to protect people from them.

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460. Dr. Christine Going on Improving Food Security for U.S. Veterans Nov 07, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Dr. Christine Going, Senior Advisor in the Food Security Office at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. They discuss the barriers that can prevent veterans from seeking support, what the Veterans Health Administration is doing to help those experiencing hunger, and the innovative partnerships the Office of Food Security is developing to advance their mission.

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459. Liz Neumark on the Climate Action that Starts in the Kitchen Oct 31, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Liz Neumark, Founder and CEO of Great Performances and the Founder of the Sylvia Center. They discuss how the climate crisis is affecting farmers and what that means for chefs, how the hospitality industry can lower greenhouse gas emissions, and the policies that can build resilience in our food and agriculture systems.

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458. Farmers on the Frontlines: Tackling Hunger, Climate, and Gender Inequality Oct 24, 2024

Food Tank recently traveled to Toronto Canada for the official 2024 North America World Food Day Celebration. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features three fireside chats from the event, moderated by Dani, that dive into the right to food, financing food systems transformation, and the need to center equity in everything we do. You’ll hear from Thomas Pesek, Senior Liaison Officer for FAO North America; Jahan-Zeb Chowdhury, a Lead Technical Specialist and the Environment & Climate Cluster Coordinator at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD); and Lasse Bruun, Director of Climate and Food at the UN Foundation.

This event was hosted by Food Tank, the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph, and the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization.

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457. Dr. Marion Nestle and Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian on the Politics of our Food and Healthcare Systems Oct 17, 2024

On this episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani sits down with Dr. Marion Nestle, an author, nutritionist and the Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University and Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, a cardiologist and the Director of the Food is Medicine Institute at the Friedman School at Tufts University for a conversation about Food is Medicine. During the fireside chat, they dive into how effectively the U.S. healthcare system can help us address food and nutrition security through Food is Medicine programs, the politicization of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and the latest class of weight-loss drugs known as GLP-1s.

This conversation was part of a Summit at Climate Week NYC hosted by Food Tank, Flashfood, ReFED, Apeel, and Divert.

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456. Secretary John Kerry and Dr. Cary Fowler on Holding onto Optimism in the Face of Climate Challenges Oct 10, 2024

During Climate Week NYC, Food Tank hosted a series of Summits to position food and agriculture as a key solution to the Climate Crisis. This episode features two conversations from these events.

First, hear from John Kerry the 68th U.S. Secretary of State and former U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, moderated by John Piotti, President and CEO of American Farmland Trust. During their fireside chat, which was part of a Summit hosted by Food Tank and American Farmland Trust, they discuss the efforts to put food and agriculture front and center at the U.N. Climate Change Conference, how to hold onto current gains that support the health of the environment, and why the upcoming election is so important to the future of climate action.

Then, Dani speaks with Dr. Cary Fowler, Special Envoy for Global Food Security at the U.S. Department of State, as part of an event hosted by Food Tank and the World Food Program USA. They discuss the tendency to underestimate the impacts of the climate crisis, the potential of the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils, and why we need bolder solutions.

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455. Jason Buechel on Finding Success as a Mission-Driven Food Brand Without Compromising on Sustainability Oct 03, 2024

During Climate Week NYC, Dani sat down with Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods Market. They discuss how emerging companies can differentiate themselves from their competitors in the marketplace, the value of a clear and powerful story when trying to reach eaters, and how brands can navigate an acquisition without losing sight of their mission. This conversation was part of a Summit for mission-driven brands co-hosted by Food Tank, Oatly, Vital Farms, Tony’s Chocolonely, and King Arthur Baking Company.

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454. Bill McKibben and Anna Lappé on Breaking Ties Between Food Systems and the Fossil Fuel Industry to Prevent Climate Catastrophe Sep 26, 2024

During Climate Week NYC, Dani sat down with author, activist, educator, and the Founder of Third Act, Bill McKibben and the Executive Director of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food Anna Lappé. During the fireside chat, they discuss the link between our food and agriculture systems and fossil fuel industry, how storytelling can be used for both good and bad, and the limited time remaining to act and stop the worst of the climate crisis from unfolding. This conversation was part of a Summit, co-hosted by Food Tank and the James Beard Foundation in partnership with Protein Pact, Planet Forward, Guckenheimer, Brightly, and Astanor.

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453. Chef Valerie Chang on Reshaping the Hospitality Industry through Honesty Sep 19, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Chef Valerie Chang, the Chef and Owner of Maty’s in Miami, Florida and the recipient of the 2024 James Beard Award for Best Chef: South. They discuss what a sustainable career in the hospitality industry looks like, what it means to be a part of a culinary team that succeeds collectively, and why honesty and transparency matter both inside and out of the kitchen. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

452. Ken Cook on Why There’s No Better Time to Be an Environmentalist Sep 12, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Ken Cook, President and Co-Founder of Environmental Working Group. They talk about getting around the partisan politics that so often stymie progress, a roadmap to reduce contamination from forever chemicals, and why support for climate-smart farming must be preserved.

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451. Nikiko Masumoto on Inheriting a Philosophy of Farming Sep 05, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with farmer, memory keeper, and artist Nikiko Masumoto of Masumoto Family Farm. During the conversation, they discuss the philosophy of farming, grounded in inclusivity, that Masumoto inherited; the synergy that can emerge when working with family units on the farm; and why tenderness is fierce and should be seen as a strength, not a weakness.

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450. From Investing in Rural Communities to Corporate Responsibility: Paving the Way for Regenerative Food Systems Aug 29, 2024

Food Tank, in partnership with Niman Ranch, recently hosted their Education Summit at the annual Hog Farmer Appreciation Celebration, an event that recognizes and honors the contributions of independent family farmers in the U.S. This episode features two conversations from the day.

First, Dani speaks with Ambassador Ertharin Cousin, Founder and CEO of Food Systems for the Future about the infrastructure that agriculture communities need, the kind of capital required to overcome the pain points in food and agriculture systems, and why investors in the food system must learn that change won’t come in a single season.

Then Eric Schmid, Economic Development Reporter with the St. Louis Public Radio, sits down with Maisie Ganzler, an advisor and the author of the new book You Can't Market Manure at Lunchtime: And Other Lessons from the Food Industry for Creating a More Sustainable Company. They discuss how food companies can begin setting and working toward sustainability goals, why these initiatives must be baked into every aspect of the company, and the business case for implementing changes that are better for eaters and the planet.

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449. Roger Thurow on Trusting the Wisdom of the World’s Smallholder Farmers Aug 22, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” author and journalist Roger Thurow talks about his new book Against the Grain: How Farmers Around the Globe Are Transforming Agriculture to Nourish the World and Heal the Planet. During the conversation, they discuss the link between the environmental and hunger crises, how farmers around the world are turning to practices that heal the soil and restore biodiversity, and becoming comfortable with new relationships that will put the Earth back in balance.

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448. Jason Bade on Getting Beyond Reductionist Food Systems Fixes Aug 15, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Jason Bade, a Lecturer at Stanford Law School and the Board Chair for the Alice Waters Institute and Edible Schoolyard Project. They discuss what can be accomplished if eaters learn to become more flexible in their expectations of the food system; the problem with many current approaches to financing food and agriculture solutions, and how a great first customer can change an entire paradigm.

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447. Mark Kaplan on Forced Labor in the Seafood Industry—and How We Stop It Aug 08, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Mark Kaplan, the Co-Founder of Wholechain. They discuss the shocking level of exploitation in seafood supply chains; the importance of blue food for the sustainability of the world’s food systems; and why traceability and transparency matter for the wellbeing of workers, food safety, and food waste prevention.

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446. The Momentum Is Greater Than Ever: National Progress on Food Access and Affordability, Food is Medicine, and Food Waste Aug 01, 2024

Food Tank, in collaboration with The Germeshausen Foundation, and Oatly, recently hosted a special luncheon event on Capitol Hill to explore issues of food access and affordability, Food is Medicine, and food loss and waste prevention. Discussions explore the interagency collaboration that is moving the needle on food loss and waste, the importance of federal nutrition programs to food is medicine solutions, and the momentum that continues to build around food systems transformation.

Speakers include U.S. Congressmembers Jim McGovern, Chellie Pingree, and Ayanna Pressley; Catherine Oakar, The White House; Admiral Rachel Levine, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Jean Buzby, USDA Office of the Chief Economist; Alberto Gonzalez Jr., USDA Food and Nutrition Service; Ruth Petersen, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Sophia Adelle, Farmlink; Alexandra Ashbrook, Food Research and Action Center; Caron Gremont, FRESHFARM; Regina Harmon, Food Recovery Network; Steven Jennings, Ahold Delhaize USA; Mandy Katz, Giant Food; and Amanda Oenbring, Upcycled Food Association.

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445. Dr. Veronica Womack on Writing a New Narrative for the Black Belt Region Jul 25, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Dr. Veronica Womack, the inaugural Executive Director of the Rural Studies Institute at Georgia College & State University and a Professor of Political Science and Public Administration. They discuss the reasons behind the underdevelopment of the Black Belt in the American South—and the resilience that has persisted in spite of it; the storytelling that is essential to amplifying people’s voices and connecting one another; and how Womack is working to use the resources of her institution to encourage rural development, support entrepreneurs from farmers to food businesses, and best meet the needs voiced by the community.

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444. U.S. Representative Jim McGovern on Food and Farming Policies that Can Feed the Nation Jul 18, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” U.S. Congressmember Jim McGovern, who represents the 2nd Congressional District in Massachusetts. They discuss the state of food policy in America and the progress we have—and haven’t—made as a country; why hunger is a political condition that can be solved; and effective programs that can improve food and nutrition security for all eaters.

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443. Michael Kotutwa Johnson on Giving the Seeds a Chance to Come Home Jul 11, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Michael Kotutwa Johnson, a member of the Hopi Tribe in Northern Arizona, and an Assistant Professor in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Arizona. They talk about the spiritual and cultural importance of seeds and the process of their rematriation, the challenges of securing resources for Indigenous communities, and the importance of data sovereignty.

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442. Catherine Piccoli on Curating Food Experiences Beyond the Plate Jul 04, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Catherine Piccoli, Curatorial Director for the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) in New York City. They discuss how exhibits can inspire curiosity in eaters about where food comes from and how they experience it, why our understanding of food cannot be divorced from historical context, and the collaborative process behind MOFAD’s recent exhibit African/American: Making the Nation’s Table.

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441. Christine White on Aligning Agricultural Education with the Values of Young People Jun 27, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Christine White, Chief Program Officer for the National FFA Organization. They discuss how the organization is connecting students with career paths that span the agriculture industry, the factors contributing to a shortage of teachers in U.S. schools as well as opportunities to support educators, and why it’s important to provide a setting that allows students to fail forward.

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440. Edward Mukiibi and Bilal Sarwari on Why We Have No Choice But to Be Hopeful Jun 20, 2024

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Edward Mukiibi, President of Slow Food International, and Bilal Sarwari, the interim Executive Director of Slow Food USA. They discuss what happens when a food system is designed on fragility, the biodiversity that creates the foundation of the world’s food and agriculture systems, and why they both feel hopeful in spite of the many challenges we face.

This interview is part of a series of live conversations, which feature a special Q&A segment not included in the episode, available only to Food Tank members. To access these virtual events and have the chance to ask your own questions to changemakers transforming our food and agriculture systems, head to foodtank.com/join and find a membership level that works for you. New members also receive a special gift from Food Tank when they sign up.

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439. Leah Garces on a Just Transition to End Factory Farming Jun 13, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Leah Garces, the CEO and President of Mercy for Animals. They discuss the harm that industrial animal agriculture causes to people, the animals, and the environment; why this approach to farming essentially traps producers; and solutions that can help farmers sustainably transition away from factory farming while supporting themselves and their families.

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438. Alex Amouyel on Empowering Kids through Food Justice Jun 06, 2024

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Alex Amouyel, the President and CEO of the Newman’s Own Foundation. They discuss the model of the Foundation, which utilizes 100 percent of the profits from the sale of Newman’s Own products to transform the lives of children who face adversity; how the Foundation’s Food Justice for Kids Prize is being used advance Indigenous food justice and improve nutrition education and school food; and the value of peer- to-peer learning.

This interview is part of a series of live conversations, which feature a special Q&A segment not included in the episode, available only to Food Tank members. To access these virtual events and have the chance to ask your own questions to changemakers transforming our food and agriculture systems, head to foodtank.com/join and find a membership level that works for you. New members also receive a special gift from Food Tank when they sign up.

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437. Estrella “Esther” Penunia on Unleashing the Potential of Small-Scale Farmers May 30, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Estrella “Esther” Penunia, Secretary General of the Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development. They discuss the importance of small-scale farmers to global food security, the unique challenges that women food producers face, and the need for innovation and experimentation in the face of the climate crisis.

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436. Eric Kessler on What to Expect from the Latest Farm Bill Negotiations May 23, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Eric Kessler, the Founder and former Co-Head of Arabella Advisors and a board member, investor, and advisor to organizations working toward a better food system. They talk about the competing versions of the next Farm Bill and whether a bipartisan bill is possible, the power and influence of chefs as advocates, and helping investors think differently about food systems solutions.

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435. Barbara Kowalcyk on Avian Flu’s Jump to Cattle and What it Means for Public Health May 16, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks to Barbara Kowalcyk, an Associate Professor at the Milken Institute School of Public Health. They discuss the recent spread of avian influenza to cattle, what it means for the safety of beef and dairy products, and the holistic solutions that can help us monitor and and reduce the risk of infectious diseases to protect both animals and public health.

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434. Food, Education, and Community Innovation: Bridging Gaps for a Sustainable Future May 09, 2024

During a recent event, speakers came together to celebrate food diversity, scientific advances, and community innovation. This week’s episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two panels from the program moderated by Dani. First, panelists discuss the power and privilege that shape food and agriculture systems, what we can learn from looking back at traditional foodways, and why communities must be engaged in growing their own food. Then, speakers explore the educational approaches that are nurturing the next generation of food systems leaders, the value of bringing culturally relevant ingredients into the classroom, and how programs can connect food, nutrition, and planetary health.

Speakers include Rachel Atcheson, Deputy Director for the New York City Mayor's Office on Food Policy; Sheryll Durrant, Board President of Just Food and the Food and Agriculture Coordinator for the International Rescue Committee; Jessica Harris, an author and journalist, leading expert on foodways of the African Diaspora and Professor Emeritus at Queens College; Tony Hillery, CEO and Founder of Harlem Grown; Michael Kotutwa Johnson, a member of the Hopi Tribe in Northern Arizona, an Indigenous Resilience Specialist at the School of Natural Resources and the Environment and an Associate Faculty at the Indigenous Resilience Center at the University of Arizona; Stephen Ritz, Executive Director of Green Bronx Machine; Karen Washington, a farmer and activist with Rise and Root Farm; and Marion Williams, National Program Director for Wellness in the Schools.

This event was held in partnership with the Periodic Table of Food Initiative, Food EDU, The Rockefeller Foundation, the American Heart Association, and the Alliance of Bioversity International - CIAT.

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433. Dr. Rajiv Shah on Reenergizing the Fight for Justice and Equity at Scale May 02, 2024

During a recent celebration of food diversity, scientific advances, and community innovation, Dani sat down with Dr. Rajiv Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation and author of Big Bets: How Large-Scale Change Really Happens. They discuss the scaleable ideas that can address the most pressing global challenges, the scientific inquiry that can change the world’s sense of what is possible, and why it’s realistic to stay an optimist.

This event was held in partnership with the Periodic Table of Food Initiative, Food EDU, The Rockefeller Foundation, the American Heart Association, and the Alliance of Bioversity International - CIAT.

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432. Fueling Future Generations with Healthier School Meals Apr 25, 2024

On this episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” hear a special panel conversation on developing healthier meals for young eaters, featured during a recent Summit hosted by Food Tank, Emory University, and Spelman College. Panelists discuss efforts at the federal level to make school food healthier for students, working at the intersection of physical activity and nutrition, and how schools are integrating gardens into the cafeteria and the classroom. healthy consumption patterns that go beyond the Mediterranean diet, cultivating a generation of compassionate scholars, and why we can’t lose sight of the joy that food brings.

Speakers include Kelliann Blazek, Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture and Rural Policy; Alastair Pullen, Executive Director of the Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School; Will Sellers, Executive Director of Wholesome Wave Georgia; Diane Harris, Senior Health Scientist and Team Lead at the Centers for Disease Control; Lysa Ratliff, CEO of KABOOM!; and moderator Rose Scott, award winning journalist and host of a “Closer Look” on Atlanta's NPR.

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431. Nourishing Communities through Diverse Models of Healthy Eating Apr 18, 2024

Food Tank, in partnership with Emory University and Spelman College, recently hosted the “Empowering Eaters” Summit in support of the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features a panel from the Summit focused on food as medicine and the approaches that nutrition experts, researchers, and private sector leaders are taking to ensure that all eaters have access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally relevant foods. Panelists discuss healthy consumption patterns that go beyond the Mediterranean diet, cultivating a generation of compassionate scholars, and why we can’t lose sight of the joy that food brings.

Speakers include Tamara Melton, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Diversify Dietetics; Tambra Raye Stevenson, Founder and CEO of Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics and Agriculture (WANDA); Dr. Kimberly Jackson, Director of Food Studies at Spelman College; Karuna Rawal, Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Marketing Officer for Nature’s Fynd; and Steven Jennings, Stakeholder Relations and Brand Lead for Health & Sustainability at Ahold Delhaize USA.

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430. Opening a New Area of Science to Benefit Society Apr 12, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg'' Dani moderates a discussion about new research and tools that can help the world adapt to a changing climate, protect agrobiodiversity, and transform our approach to and understanding of food and nutrition. Speakers dive into the architecture of a food system that will help eaters make sustainable choices, the recent work that aims to better understand diets around the globe, and measuring progress from farm to plate.

Speakers include Jessica Fanzo, Professor of Climate and Director of the Food for Humanity Initiative at the Columbia Climate School; Anna Herforth, Senior Research Associate at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and a member of the Periodic Table of Food Initiative’s Scientific Advisory Committee; Gary Paul Nabhan, a writer, ethnobiologist, Research Social Scientist Emeritus at the University of Arizona, and the Co-Founder of Native Seeds/SEARCH; Andy Jarvis, Director of Future of Food at the Bezos Earth Fund; and Jonathan Lundgren, the Founder and Director of the Ecdysis Foundation.

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429. Uncovering the Dark Matter of Food Apr 11, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg'' Dani moderates a discussion about the dark matter of food—the biomolecules found in our diets that researchers haven’t even discovered yet. They discuss why a term that might sound ominous is actually very exciting; the tools that will unravel the mysteries still present in our food, and what new research will enable as communities work to improve the health of humans and the planet.

Speakers include Steven Watkins, Founder of Verso Biosciences; Tracy Shafizadeh, Director of Programs and Partnerships Director at Verso Biosciences; and J. Bruce German, Distinguished Professor and Chemist Emeritus at the University of California, Davis and Chair of the Periodic Table of Food Initiative Scientific Advisory Committee.

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428. Mobilizing the Global Research Community to Transform Human Health Apr 10, 2024

On this episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg'' Dani moderates a discussion about the new Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI), a global effort to analyze the more then 26,000 biomolecules found in food. Panelists explain what this research may mean for human health and biodiversity, the ways the initiative is leveraging the expertise of researchers around the world, and how partners are coming together to amplify the findings from the PTFI and make them more accessible.

Speakers include Selena Ahmed, Global Director of the Periodic Table of Food Initiative; John de la Parra, Director of the Global Food Portfolio for the Food Initiative at The Rockefeller Foundation; and Gina Kennedy, Director of Research for the Periodic Table of Food Initiative with the Alliance of Bioversity International - CIAT.

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427. Asking the Right Questions to Shape Resilient Food and Agriculture Systems Mar 21, 2024

Food Tank, in partnership with Barr Mansion and Driscoll’s, recently hosted the All Things Food Summit at SXSW. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two conversations from the event.

First, hear from Chef Olivia Hernandez, Founder of HER Hospitality, and Paul Newnham, Executive Director of the SDG2 Advocacy Hub as they sit down with Dani to talk about the role that chefs play in driving food systems change. They discuss the power of chefs as connectors as well as the many expectations placed on them and the fair wages that are an essential piece of a sustainable food system.

Then Dani speaks with A-dae Romero-Briones, Vice-President at the First Nations Development Institute and Principal at Manzanita Capital Collective. They discuss the important role that Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) play in food and agriculture systems, the disconnect between consumers and the foods they eat, and the diversity that builds resilience.

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426. Feeding Food Systems Change Through Documentary Film Mar 20, 2024

Food Tank, in partnership with Barr Mansion and Driscoll’s, recently hosted the All Things Food Summit at SXSW. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two conversations from the event focused on activating people through the power of film. First, Ben Collier, CEO and Co-Founder of The Farmlink Project and Mike Meyer, Head of Advocacy for The Farmlink Project and a 5th Generation Cattle Rancher, sit down with Dani to discuss the documentary “Abundance,” which follows a group of college students who catalyze a national movement to end hunger in the United States. They discuss the early days of their food rescue efforts during the pandemic, launching and sustaining a movement, and what lies ahead when their work is only beginning to scratch the surface.

Then, filmmakers Rebecca and Josh Tickell talk with Dani about their new documentary “Common Ground,” the followup to “Kiss the Ground.” They discuss how raising children introduced a sense of urgency and new meaning to their work, a new era of documentary filmmaking , and why sometimes, all it takes to make a difference is for one person to see a film.

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425. Cultivating Innovative Partnerships for Thriving Communities Mar 19, 2024

Food Tank, in partnership with Barr Mansion and Driscoll’s, recently hosted the All Things Food Summit at SXSW. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two conversations from the event focused on the health and wellbeing of future generations in policy. First, Admiral Rachel L. Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, sits down with Dani to discuss the collaborative, whole of government approach that is being implemented to support healthy, nourished, and thriving communities.

Then, Dani moderates a conversation on access, affordability, and healthier food environments which touches on federal programs that need protection and expansion to ensure that people can feed their families and the innovative partnerships that are helping the federal government advance their National Strategy to end hunger and support the wellbeing of all eaters. Speakers include Will McIntee, Senior Advisor for Public Engagement in The White House Office of Public Engagement; Kelliann Blazek, Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture and Rural Policy; Judy A. Monroe, MD, President and CEO of the CDC Foundation; and Hartina M. "Tina" Flournoy, an American political advisor who served as Chief of Staff to Vice President Kamala Harris from 2021 to 2022. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

424. Deena Shanker on the Innovations and Retail Trends Shaping the Foods We Eat Mar 14, 2024

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Deena Shanker, a journalist who reports on food, agriculture, and health for Bloomberg. They discuss the future of lab grown and plant-based meat, how cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have affected grocery retail sales, and the changing landscape of food journalism.

This conversation was part of a live conversation available only to Food Tank members, which featured a special Q&A session not included in the episode. To access these virtual events and have the chance to pose your own questions to changemakers transforming our food and agriculture systems, head to foodtank.com/join and find a membership level that works for you. New members also receive a special gift from Food Tank when they sign up.

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423. Building a Foundation for Resilience in Our Food and Agriculture Systems Mar 07, 2024

Food Tank and Duke University’s World Food Policy Center recently hosted the “Empowering Eaters” Summit in support of the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two fireside chats from the event. First, hear from award-winning chef, author, educator, and advocate Sean Sherman, who sits down with Dani to discuss the harm colonization has caused to Indigenous food systems, the investment needed to undo this damage and support Native communities, and why it’s more important than ever before to build resilience. Then, Dani speaks with Baldemar Velasquez, the International President and Founder of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC). They explore the false division that exists between farmers and farm workers, the skill and effort required of farm workers, and the potential benefits of minimum commodity prices for growers.

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422. The Fight to Protect and Expand Nutrition Assistance Programs for Healthy Communities Mar 05, 2024

Food Tank and Duke University’s World Food Policy Center recently hosted the “Empowering Eaters” Summit in support of the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two conversations from the event focused on policies and programs that nourish eaters and ensure that they can reach their fullest potential.

First, Luis Guardia, President of the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), sits down with Dani to discuss the barriers to enrolling in nutrition assistance programs; the importance of protecting and expanding SNAP, the country’s first line of defense against hunger; and ongoing efforts to ensure that all children have access to healthy meals in schools. Then, hear a fireside chat between Dani and U.S. Congressmember Valerie Foushee, who represents North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District. They discuss the work of the bipartisan House Hunger Caucus; the value of programs like WIC, which help to nourish mothers, infants, and young children; and the need to vote for policymakers who are passionate about the communities they serve and represent the values we believe in.

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421. Regina (Anderson) Harmon on Turning Surplus into Solutions in the Food Recovery Movement Feb 29, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Regina (Anderson) Harmon, Executive Director of the Food Recovery Network (FRN), a nonprofit mobilizing young people to tackle food waste and hunger. They discuss the growing attention that food loss and waste is receiving and how that’s affecting the movement, the organization’s gleaning projects that focus on diverting fresh surplus food to those most in need, and why recovering food to feed people today is just one piece of the puzzle in today’s anti-hunger efforts.

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420. Anna Lappé on Closing the Funding Gap for Food Systems Transformation Feb 22, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Anna Lappé, Executive Director of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food. They discuss how philanthropists can work in partnership with food producers to drive positive food systems transformation, the link between the fossil fuel industry and global food and agriculture systems, and why Lappé thinks of herself as neither an optimist nor a pessimist, but a possibilist.

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419. Holly Freishtat on Scaling Food Is Medicine Solutions Feb 15, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Holly Freishtat, Senior Director of Feeding Change at the Milken Institute. They discuss the growing interest around Food is Medicine programs and the challenges to scaling them, the benefits that can come by leveraging the reach of pharmacists, and why Food is Medicine isn’t a panacea but part of a broader treatment plan.

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418. Elevating the Role of Herbal Medicine in Food Systems Feb 08, 2024

This week’s episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features conversations from a recent herbal education summit, hosted by Food Tank and Traditional Medicinals, which focused on herbal medicines in the food system. Speakers discussed the notion of “herbalism as activism,” the many benefits that plants offer to physical and mental wellbeing, and ways for eaters to incorporate more herbal medicines into their own lives.

Speakers include Taryn Forrelli, chief science officer at Traditional Medicinals; Guido Masé, principle scientist and chief formulator at Traditional Medicinals; Deborah Vorhies, CEO of FairWild; Jocelyn Boreta, executive director of The Botanical Bus: Bilingual Mobile Herb Clinic; Dr. Nadja Cech, professor of chemistry at the University of North Carolina Greensboro; Dr. Holly Johnson, chief science officer at the American Herbal Products Association; Dr. Kevin Spelman, Founder of Health, Education & Research; and moderator Chloe Sorvino, food journalist at Forbes.

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417. Nancy Dalton on Fostering Community Wellness through Digital Grocery Solutions Feb 01, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Nancy Dalton, the Head of Community Experience and Customer Marketing for Amazon Access. They discuss the benefits of online grocery shopping, which extend far beyond convenience for some eaters; the community outreach work that has helped to guide Dalton and her team; and what the private sector is doing to advance food is medicine initiatives.

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416. Documenting the Story of Failure and New Beginnings Jan 27, 2024

At a recent Summit during the Sundance Film Festival, Food Tank and 360 Communications presented a day of programming focused on food, environment, and the arts. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features a panel from the event about the new documentary “Susan Feniger. FORKED.” The film follows award-winning Chef Susan Feniger’s passionate struggle and quest to bring global street food under one roof in the form of a new LA restaurant: STREET. During the panel, Chef Feniger, Liz Lachman, the film’s Writer, Director, and Producer; and Lisa Donmall-Reeve, Producer and Creative Director at LDR Creative LLC, discuss the male-dominated culinary industry that Chef Feniger navigated throughout her career; the friendship between Chef Feniger and Chef Mary Sue Milliken that is central to the documentary; and the story of how the film came to be.

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415. How Chefs Are Making Restaurants the Fabric of Their Communities Jan 26, 2024

At a recent Summit during the Sundance Film Festival, Food Tank and 360 Communications presented a day of programming focused on food, environment, and the arts. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features a panel about a chef’s perspective on food systems change. Chef Adrian Lipscombe, Founder of the 40 Acres Project; Chef Eric Gephart, Director of Culinary Inspiration for Kamado Joe; and Chef Dave White, author of Salted: A Recipe Book with a Story to Tell discuss the leadership role that chefs play in times of uncertainty, the work being done to address the toxic environment fostered in many restaurants, and the mental health challenges that many hospitality workers face.

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414. Building and Investing in Community through the Food System Jan 25, 2024

At a recent Summit during the Sundance Film Festival, Food Tank and 360 Communications presented a day of programming focused on food, environment, and the arts. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two conversations from the event.

First, hear from Chef Bleu Adams, Founder and Director of IndigeHub and a member of the American Culinary Corps. She discusses strategies to bring more equity to the restaurant industry, why it’s important for her to be a part of the American Culinary Corps; and how IndigeHub is working to address the challenges that the Navajo Nation face. Then hear from Kimbal Musk, a chef, entrepreneur, food advocate, and author of The Kitchen Cookbook and Christiana Musk, Chair of Unreasonable Group and the Founder of Flourish Trust. They discuss the challenges of navigating conflicting research on livestock, and the role technology will play in the future of the food system, and how they’re reaching eaters with their new projects.

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413. The Transformative Impact of Food and Environmental Storytelling Jan 24, 2024

At a recent Summit during the Sundance Film Festival, Food Tank and 360 Communications presented a day of programming focused on food, environment, and the arts. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two conversations from the event focused on impact storytelling. First hear about the ways that documentaries are being used to not just inspire hope, but also drive action. Then hear a fireside chat that explores why we need to create space for new storytellers and what it will take to achieve this.

Speakers include Jared Lipworth, Head of HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and Executive Producer of Wild Hope; Bettina Dalton, Producer of Rachel's Farm and Every Little Thing; Josh Tickell, a Sundance Award Winning Filmmaker and the Co-Founder of Big Picture Ranch; and Sanjay Rawal, a film director behind documentaries including Gather and Food Chains.

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412. Dr. Cary Fowler on Getting the Fundamentals of Food and Agriculture Systems Right Jan 18, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Dr. Cary Fowler, Special Envoy for Global Food Security at the U.S. Department of State about the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils, an initiative that aims to boost agricultural productivity and nutrition by developing diverse, climate-resilient crop varieties and building healthy soils. They discuss the promise of “opportunity crops,” how the initiative is trying to kickstart a new way of thinking, and why it’s so important for VACS to go back to basics with a focus on crops and healthy, fertile soils.

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411. Saru Jayaraman on the Only Way Forward for the Restaurant Industry Jan 11, 2024

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Saru Jayaraman, President of One Fair Wage, an organization working to end subminimum wages in the United States. They discuss the inspiring progress that workers have celebrated, why the only future for the restaurant industry is one that provides life-sustaining wages to employees, and what it means to be a part of the fight for fair pay at a time when, as Jayaraman says, “we’re finally winning.”

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410. Building Resilience on the Ground: Investing in the Farmers of Today and the Future Jan 04, 2024

This week’s episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two recent, live fireside chats, moderated by Dani. First, hear from Million Belay, General Coordinator of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa, who discusses the need to invest in youth, the differences he sees between the agroecology and regenerative agriculture movements, and why he is pushing for a model for food systems that is grounded in community. Then, hear from Sandra Uwera, Global CEO of Fairtrade International. She touches on opportunities to empower women in agriculture, the connection between fair prices for farmers and environmental sustainability, and the regional networks that are helping producers improve their resilience. Both conversations were organized by Food Tank and the Food and Agriculture Pavilion during the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP28).

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409. A New Year and New Opportunities: What's Next for the Food Movement Dec 28, 2023

On this special episode of "Food Talk With Dani Nierenberg," Dani reflects on some of the greatest achievements in food and agriculture systems in 2023 and what lies ahead. And hear from special callers Reverend Eugene Cho of Bread for the World, Seth Goldman of Eat the Change, Erika Allen of Urban Growers Collective, Rupa Bhattacharya of the Culinary Institute of America, and Tambra Raye Stevenson of WANDA as they discuss what they're expecting—and hoping—to see in the new year. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

408. “We Don’t Have Time to Wait:” How the Public and Private Sectors Are Taking Action Now on Food Systems Transformation Dec 21, 2023

During the recent U.N. Climate Change Conference, Food Tank participated in more than 30 conversations to underscore the importance of transforming food and agriculture systems to address the climate crisis. This week’s episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two fireside chats, moderated by Dani, from the Conference.

First, in a session organized by Food Tank and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture, hear from Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. She discusses how California’s food producers are impacted by the climate crisis and the steps that they and the state government are taking to adapt. Then, in a session organized by Food Tank at the Food and Agriculture Pavilion, hear Dorothy Shaver, Global Food Sustainability Director for Unilever explain why the private sector doesn’t have time to waste on pilot projects and what she’s looking for in relationships with producers and fellow food businesses.

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407. Brent Loken on the Case for Optimism Coming Out of COP28 Dec 18, 2023

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Brent Loken, Global Food Lead Scientist for WWF. The discuss the wins the food movement saw at the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, the strategic work that is needed to break down silos, and what lies ahead on the road to COP30 to ensure that global leaders continue to view food and agriculture systems as a solution to the climate crisis.

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406. Irene Li on Fighting Food Waste with Creativity Dec 07, 2023

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Irene Li, Co-Founder of Mei Mei Dumplings, Co-Founder of Prepshift, and Co-Author of Perfectly Good Food: A Totally Achievable Zero Waste Approach To Home Cooking. They discuss what it was like to write a cookbook that encourages experimentation, the biggest challenges that lead to food waste in the home, and the new restaurant models emerging that give her hope for the future of the hospitality industry. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback.

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405. Elizabeth Whitlow on a “Revolutionary” Certification for Soil, Animals, and People Nov 30, 2023

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Elizabeth Whitlow, Executive Director of the Regenerative Organic Alliance. They discuss why the Regenerative Organic Certification touches on soil health, animal welfare, and workers, the greenwashing taking place in the regenerative agriculture movement (and what to do about it), and what it means for the success of the label to come back to the farmers nourishing the world.

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404. Tope Fajingbesi on Finding Allies and Creating Community in Food and Agriculture Systems Nov 23, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Tope Fajingbesi, and agricultural and social impact entrepreneur, author, educator, and the Co-Owner of Dodo Farms in Maryland. They discuss the highly spiritual nature of agricultural work, how Dodo Farms is bridging the gap between Nigeria and the United States with the crops they grow, and Fajingbesi's plans to create space for women in food and agriculture to connect and build community. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

403. Michelle Hughes on Giving Young Farmers a Seat at the Table Nov 16, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Michelle Hughes, Co-Executive Director of the National Young Farmers Coalition. They discuss what motivates young farmers despite the challenges they face, wins around mental health for producers, and why the National Young Farmers Coalition focuses so heavily on shifting power for a new future of agriculture. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

402. Katherine Miller on Becoming an Advocate for Food Systems Transformation Nov 09, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Katherine Miller, the author of At the Table: The Chef’s Guide to Advocacy. Since 2012, Miller has focused on the interdisciplinary practices of politics, policy, advocacy, sustainability, and gender bias in the global food system. During this episode, they discuss strategies to be a successful advocate on food and agriculture issues, the ways that organizations are responding to the demands of younger generations, and turning feelings of helplessness into meaningful action.

This conversation was part of a live conversation available only to Food Tank members, which featured a special Q&A session not included in the episode. To access these virtual events and have the chance to pose your own questions to changemakers transforming our food and agriculture systems, head to foodtank.com/join and find a membership level that works for you. New members also receive a special gift from Food Tank when they sign up.

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401. Ira Wallace on the Stories Behind the Seeds We Grow Nov 02, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Ira Wallace, a seed saver, writer, educator, and a co-owner of the cooperatively managed Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. They discuss how seed saving contributes to resilience in times of crisis, pushing back against corporate control of the seed industry, and why the story behind the seed is just as important as the seed itself. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

400. Adrian Lipscombe on Creating a Sacred Place to Tell the Story of Black Foodways Oct 26, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Adrian Lipscombe, a chef, the Founder of the 40 Acres Project, and the Co-Founder of the Muloma Heritage Center. They discuss opportunities that allow chefs to reimagine what the hospitality sector can be, why food systems encompass so much more than the food we grow and consume, and the creation of an institution that is dedicated to research, archiving, education, and awareness raising around agriculture and Black foodways.

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399. The Inseparable Link Between the Food and Water that Sustain Us Oct 19, 2023

During a recent Summit in celebration of World Food Day, speakers gathered to explore this year’s theme “Water is Life. Water is Food. Leave no one behind.” This week’s episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two sessions from the event. First hear about the importance of centering water in conversations about food and agriculture and the growing stress on one of the Earth’s most precious natural resources. Then, hear from a panel of four youth leaders working to improve food systems on land and at sea, who explain why food security is impossible without water security.

Speakers include Tiare Boyes, Fish Harvester, Arbegar Fishing Co. Ltd; Dana James, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of British Columbia; Lisa Kenoras, Communications Coordinator, Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty and Founder, Matriarch Resistance; Tom Pesek, Senior Liaison Officer; U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization; and Lizeth Ardila Ramírez, MSc Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems, University of British Columbia.

The event was co-hosted by Food Tank, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, Driscoll’s, Wholechain, the University of British Columbia, and Simon Fraser University in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the University of Guelph, the Arrell Food Institute and Compass Group Canada.

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398. Bleu Adams on Uplifting the Cultural Richness of Indigenous Communities Oct 12, 2023

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Bleu Adams, Director of IndigeHub, an organization working to empower Indigenous communities through culturally informed, sustainable solutions that prioritize self-sufficiency and long-term success. They discuss the influence of Indigenous foodways on global cuisines, the talent too often locked in poverty, and Adams' efforts to remove misconceptions while showing that Indigenous communities are culturally rich, language rich, and land rich.

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397. Rupa Bhattacharya on Building Empathy into a Culinary Curriculum Oct 05, 2023

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Rupa Bhattacharya, Executive Director of the Strategic Initiatives Group for the Culinary Institute of America. They discuss the small adjustments that can have a big impact on the culture in the culinary world, the role of chain businesses in driving structural change, and why it’s helpful to take a less prescriptive approach when encouraging eaters to alter their diets.

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396. Mark Bittman on Demonstrating that Viable Food Systems Solutions Are Possible Sep 28, 2023

As part of Food Tank’s recent Summit in New York, journalist Deena Shanker of Bloomberg sat down with Mark Bittman the author of 30 books and the Editor-in-Chief of The Bittman Project. They discuss the importance of national policy that states that everybody has the right to good food; Bittmans’ Community Kitchen project, which aims to serve delicious, affordable, nutritious food to eaters in a way that benefits the food chain workers and the planet; and why it’s critical to build new models to show what the food system could look like if things were done right.

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395. Facing the Politics of Our Food System Head On Sep 21, 2023

Following a sneak peek screening of the new Food, Inc. 2, Dani sat down with Michael Pollan of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Marion Nestle of Food Politics, and the filmmakers Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo. They discuss the biggest changes they have observed since the release of Food, Inc. in 2008, the hold that multinational corporations have on the U.S. government, and whether guiding eaters toward different choices is enough to drive the food systems change we want to see. In Food, Inc. 2, the sequel to the Oscar®-nominated and Emmy®-award winning documentary, Food, Inc., filmmakers Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo reunite with investigative authors Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser to take a fresh look at our efficient yet vulnerable food system. This conversation, hosted by Food Tank, Participant, River Road, and NYU Steinhardt, was part of Food Tank’s NYC Climate Week programming that positioned food and agriculture systems as a solution to the climate crisis.

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394. Anna Hammond on Designing Waste Out of Our Food System Sep 14, 2023

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Anna Hammond, the Founder and CEO of Matriark Foods, a social impact business producing Upcycled Certified foods. They discuss how the company is turning surplus food remnants into products for foodservice retail and emergency food aid, the ways the private sector is changing in response to demands from young consumers, and what businesses and organizations can do to help more eaters understand and embrace the upcycled food movement.

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393. Morgan Ody on Returning Power to the Hands of the People Sep 07, 2023

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Morgan Ody, General Coordinator for La Via Campesina, the international peasant movement. They discuss why food sovereignty is the basis of people’s sovereignty, the connection between the struggle against the climate crisis and the fight for social justice, and why peasants are the future.

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392. Lessons on Building Multigenerational Farming and Food Systems Aug 30, 2023

During a recent Summit co-hosted by Food Tank and Niman Ranch, speakers gathered to discuss the role that everyone can play to support independent family farmers, the changing meat sector, and the opportunities we can build through food. This week’s episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two discussions from the event. First, hear why a strong relationship between chefs and food producers is so important to building a sustainable food system. Then, dive into a policy discussion as experts unpack the recent decision to uphold Proposition 12 and protect animal welfare.

Speakers include Gustavo Arellano, Columnist, Los Angeles Times; Helena Bottemiller Evich, Founder, FoodFix; Jamey Fader, Chef, Marczyk Fine Foods; Chris Green, Executive Director, Harvard University’s Brooks McCormick Jr. Animal Law & Policy Program; Julia Jordan, SeniorSustainability Director, Compass Group North America; Jo Lerma-Lopez, Chef, Luna Mexican Kitchen; Pushkar Marathe, Chef, Ela Curry Kitchen and Stage; Chris Oliviero, General Manager, Niman Ranch; and Michael Showers, Chef, High West.

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391. Chef Sean Sherman on Building a Support System for Indigenous Food Operations Aug 24, 2023

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with the award-winning chef, educator, author, and activist Sean Sherman behind The Sioux Chef, Owamni, and North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS). They discuss the importance of naming American colonialism for what it is, the infrastructure being built to support Indigenous entrepreneurs, and the importance of moving forward with intention.

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390. Chicago’s Changemakers on Letting Communities Lead Us to a Just Food Future Aug 17, 2023

As part of Food Tank’s recent Summit in Chicago, some of the city’s leading voices in food and agriculture came together to explore issues of food access and affordability. They called for investment in solutions led by communities who know what they need; reflected on the changes Chicago’s food system has seen in the last decade; and discussed their vision for a vibrant, just, and resilient urban food system where everyone can afford healthy, culturally relevant, and delicious food. Speakers include Sam Acho, ESPN Sports Analyst, NFL veteran, and author; Erika Allen, Co- Founder and CEO of Strategic Development and Programs for the Urban Growers Collective; Jahmal Cole, CEO and Founder of My Block My Hood My City; Rodger Cooley, Executive Director, Chicago Food Policy Action Council; Monica Eng, a journalist for Axios; Haven Leeming, Senior Program Officer for Builders Vision; Dr. David Nayak, a farmer and the Founder of Nayak Farms; Liz Moran Stelk, Executive Director at the Illinois Stewardship Alliance; and Lisa Tallman, Project Executive Director for Community Food Navigator. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

389. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin on Shaping the Future of Food Policy Aug 10, 2023

As part of Food Tank’s recent Summit in Chicago, Dani sat down with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois. They discuss farmers’ evolving views on the climate crisis, the Senator’s efforts to protect consumers by improving food safety, and where the next Farm Bill stands.

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388. Laura Carroll and Robin McKinnon on the FDA's Efforts to Prioritize Nutrition Jul 27, 2023

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Laura Carroll, Senior Advisor to the Chief of Staff, and Robin McKinnon, Senior Advisor for Nutrition Policy, at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. They discuss the FDA's reorganization of the human foods program to strengthen their nutrition initiatives, the societal costs of poor nutrition, and the agency's recent work around labeling to help consumers make healthy food choices. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

387. Seth Goldman on Finding a Path to Activism through Entrepreneurship Jul 20, 2023

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Seth Goldman, Co-Founder of Eat the Change. They discuss how businesses can be used to make food systems healthier and more sustainable, the lessons Goldman learned from his entrepreneurial journey that shaped the launch of his new brand Just Ice Tea, and what it means when every meal offers an opportunity to take climate action. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

386. Mavis-Jay Sanders on Playing the Long Game to Create the Change We Want to See Jul 13, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Chef Mavis-Jay Sanders, a James Beard award-winning culinarian, storyteller, and the Founder of A Sanders Thing. They discuss the process of translating a sense of identity through food, the need for new institutions in the hospitality industry that don't replicate oppressive models, and Sanders' work to build a world where everyone "can feed themselves in a way that is not killing them." While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts

385. Milagros de Hoz on NYC's 10-Year Food Policy Plan Jul 06, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Milagros de Hoz, the Food Policy Advisor at the New York City Mayor’s Office of Food Policy (MOFP), where she is responsible for advancing MOFP’s work in the intersection of food, environment, and climate. de Hoz is also responsible for reporting on progress towards the goals set in Food Forward NYC, the city’s ambitious 10-year food policy plan. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts

384. How Research Can Help Us Unlock Solutions to Our Current Health Challenges Jun 29, 2023

In partnership with the White House and the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Food Tank recently co-hosted the "Advancing Food Is Medicine Approaches" Summit in support of the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” listen to a two-part session from the event, where food policy and public health experts discussed research in support of community empowerment, the politics that can get in the way of data collection, and the need to balance stats and figures with stories. Speakers from the panels include former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman; Dr. Christina Economos of the Friedman School; Dr Bisola Ojikutu of the Boston Public Health Commission; Diana Johnson of the Rockefeller Foundation; Dr. J. Robin Moon of the World Farmers Market Coalition; Kim Kessler of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; and Lauren Fiechtner of Mass General Hospital for Children. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

383. Lakisha May on the Art of Accessibility and Advocacy Jun 22, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Lakisha May, actor, producer, and advocate Her advocacy work includes being the Chair of the Leadership Awards Committee at the James Beard Foundation. She serves as Co-Vice Chair of the board at Space on Ryder Farm, a non-profit residency program and organic farm in Brewster, New York. She is also on the board at Süprseed which provides education, programming, and low cost organic produce to residents of South LA through the social enterprise Süprmarkt. They discuss the importance of using one's platform for good, as well as finding purpose through garden grown food and organic produce. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts

382. Yazen Al Kodmani on Creating an Ecosystem of Sustainable Agriculture in the UAE Jun 15, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Yazen Al Kodmani, a farmer and the Deputy General Manager at Emirates Bio Farm (EBF), the largest organic farm in the United Arab Emirates. They discuss why it's critical for the UAE to grow their own food for the health of local communities and national security and challenge preconceived notions around the barriers of food production in arid regions. They also discuss opportunities provided by advancements in agri-foodtechnology and the importance of seasonality to EBF. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts

381. From Policy to Progress: Unpacking the 2023 Farm Bill Jun 08, 2023

During a special virtual event hosted by Food Tank, food policy experts sat down to discuss the upcoming Farm Bill. Panelists discuss why the Farm Bill is structured the way it is; finding the humanity in this complex, lengthy piece of legislation; and opportunities to create the policy change we want to see. Speakers include Marion Nestle, author, nutritionist, and Professor Emerita at New York University; Kathleen Merrigan, Professor and Executive Director of the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems at Arizona State University; Jennifer Otten, Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington; Adrian Lipscombe, Chef and Founder of the 40 Acres Project; Ben Thomas, Senior Policy Director for Agriculture at the Environmental Defense Fund; and Danielle Nierenberg, President of Food Tank.

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380 A Special Conversation with Below Deck's Chef Dave White Jun 02, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Below Deck's Chef Dave White. This was held as an exclusive interactive live event for Food Tank members. They discuss his recent experience in Ukraine, as well as how becoming a chef helped him find his path in life. If you're not already a member, make sure to sign up today so you can join our members-only livestreams and interact with the most important voices in food. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

379. Mercedes Diane Griffin Forbes on Bridging the Gender Gap in Agriculture May 25, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Mercedes Diane Griffin Forbes. The Founder and Editor of DG Speaks and Founder of the Mercedes Parra Foundation for Women and Girls, Forbes has devoted her career to promoting gender equity, sustainable economic growth, and positive social development. They discuss Forbes' work to support female agriculturalists and close the gender gap, her recent trip to Uzbekistan to help farmers engage with digital marketing, and how she's using her platform DG Speaks to inspire other women. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

378. Dr. M. Jahi Johnson-Chappell on the Link Between Ending Hunger and Deepening Democracy May 18, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Dr. M. Jahi Johnson-Chappell, the Director of the Center for Regional Food Systems at Michigan State University. They discuss the barriers to feeding the world’s population despite having enough food, the growing interest in regional food systems following supply chain shocks during the COVID-19 pandemic, and whether a true food movement exists in the United States.

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377: Bonus Episode: Seeds of Success: Investing in Farmers for a Sustainable Future May 12, 2023

As part of a recent event recorded live from Capitol Hill, policymakers and food systems leaders discussed the importance of centering farmers’ voices, connecting the dots between agriculture and climate resilience, and solutions that can help producers and their communities thrive. Speakers include Senator Chris Coons, Congressmember Sara Jacobs, Craig Cogut of Pegasus Capital, Ambassador Ertharin Cousin of Food Systems for the Future, Simballa Sylla of Sustainable African Foods, Samir Ibrahim of SunCulture, Matthew Meredith of Ifria, Allison Aubrey of NPR News, and more.

This convening marked the official launch of the Forum for Farmers and Food Security, a global coalition dedicated to driving tangible action to transform food and agriculture systems, founded by Producers Trust, Pegasus Capital, and Food Tank. To learn more about the Forum for Farmers and Food Security, please visit foodsecurity.net.

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376. Mohamed Attia on Advocating for Street Vendors May 11, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Mohamed Attia, the Managing Director of the Street Vendor Project, an organization that fights for the rights of street vendors across New York City and helped successfully advocate to increase the number of permits available to street vendors to allow them to operate legally. They discuss the importance of defending and supporting these entrepreneurs.

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375. Keith Agoada and Craig Cogut on the New Coalition for Farmers and Food Security May 04, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Keith Agoada, Founder and CEO of Producers Trust and Craig Cogut, Founder, Chair, and CEO of Pegasus Capital. They discuss the importance of market access and purchasing commitments for farmers' livelihoods, how a new coalition is working to drive tangible action to transform food and agriculture systems, and what lies ahead on the road to COP28 in Dubai. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

374. Noreen Springstead on Breaking Down Structural Barriers to Healthy Eating Apr 27, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Noreen Springstead, President and CEO of Partnership for a Healthier America. They discuss how PHA is supporting the implementation of the White House’s National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health; the analysis of racial and economic injustice that is crucial to understanding why food insecurity in the United States persists; and the role of local government in carrying the food movement forward. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

373. Leah Penniman on the Earth as Text, Teacher, and Kin Apr 20, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks with Leah Penniman, a farmer, author, and food systems advocate who just released her new book Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists. They discuss the power of listening to and learning from the earth, the urgency of the environmental justice movement, and the process of leaning into collaboration and co-creation. This conversation was part of a live, virtual event available only to Food Tank members, which featured a special Q&A session not included in the episode. To access these discussions and have the chance to pose your own questions to changemakers transforming our food and agriculture systems, head to foodtank.com/join and find a membership level that works for you. New members also receive a special gift from Food Tank when they sign up. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

372. Sally Worley on Cultivating a Farmer-Led Network to Build Resilient Farms and Communities Apr 13, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Sally Worley, Executive Director of the Practical Farmers of Iowa. They discuss the work the organization is doing to support farmer-led research and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, diversify Iowa's agricultural landscape, and bring more young and beginning farmers onto the land. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

371. Richard Trumka Jr. on Uncovering the Hidden Health Hazards of Gas Stoves Apr 06, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Richard Trumka Jr., a Commissioner of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). They discuss the recent research that suggests almost 13 percent of childhood asthma cases in the U.S. are attributable to gas stove use, potential regulations to protect households from the hazards of gas cooking, and concerns around the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's response to the presence of toxic heavy metals in baby food. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

370. Stuart Appelbaum and Michael Foster on Stories of Courage and Collective Action in the Food Industry Mar 30, 2023

As part of a recent event, Dani sat down with Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) and Michael “Big Mike” Foster, a lead organizer for RWDSU. On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” listen to that conversation as they discuss the intimidation tactics companies use to discourage employees from organizing, the labor movement that workers of all ages are driving forward, and how everyone from policymakers to eaters can support the right to form a union.

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369. Dr. Abdou Tenkouano on Empowering Local Actors of Change for Locally Focused Solutions Mar 23, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks with Dr. Abdou Tenkouano, Executive Director of CORAF (the West and Central Africa Council for Agricultural Research and Development). They discuss how CORAF is taking an integrated approach to tackle agricultural issues in 23 countries across the African continent, the benefits and limitations of international humanitarian aid, and moving away from buzzwords to respond to the expressed needs of communities.

This conversation was part of a live, virtual event available only to Food Tank members, which featured a special Q&A session not included in the episode. To access these discussions and have the chance to pose your own questions to changemakers transforming our food and agriculture systems, head to foodtank.com/join and find a membership level that works for you. New members also receive a special gift from Food Tank when they sign up.

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368. Congressmember Earl Blumenauer on Food and Farming Policy that Meets the Needs of People and Planet Mar 16, 2023

As part of Food Tank’s recent event at SXSW, in partnership with Huston-Tillotson University and Driscoll’s, Dani sat down with Congressmember Earl Blumenauer, who has represented Oregon’s third Congressional district since 1996. They discuss why an industrialized approach to agriculture removes people from the food they eat, the benefits of school gardens, and opportunities to break down siloes between the country’s food and healthcare systems.

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367. Tambra Raye Stevenson on the 'Food Sheroes' Changing the Trajectory of Their Communities Mar 09, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Tambra Raye Stevenson, the Founder and CEO of Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics And Agriculture (WANDA). They discuss what it means to be a storyteller who can uplift the voices of Black women in food, the importance of celebrating the diversity of Black American foodways, and why WANDA is advocating for a Food Bill of Rights that takes a comprehensive and holistic approach to food and agriculture systems in the United States. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

366. Sally McGee on the Shellfish Growers Uniting in the Face of the Climate Crisis Mar 02, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks with Sally McGee, Project Manager for the Shellfish Growers Climate Coalition and The Nature Conservancy' Director of Climate and Strategic Initiatives for the Global Aquaculture Team. They discuss the impacts of the rising water temperatures and ocean acidification on aquatic ecosystems, why oysters are environmental powerhouses, and what the Shellfish Growers Climate Coalition is doing to help more than 270 shellfish producers feeling the effects of the climate crisis. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

365. Dr. Mark Hyman on Why Your Body is Your Best Doctor Feb 23, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks Dr. Mark Hyman, the founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, the Founder and a fourteen-time New York Times best-selling author who just released his latest book Young Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life. They discuss why food is medicine for both humans and the planet, what it means to eat with longevity in mind, and why it's important for everyone to listen to their bodies to find a diet that works best for their physical and mental health.

This conversation was part of a live, virtual event available only to Food Tank members, which featured a special Q&A session not included in the episode. To access these discussions and have the chance to pose your own questions to changemakers transforming our food and agriculture systems, head to foodtank.com/join and find a membership level that works for you. New members also receive a special gift from Food Tank when they sign up.

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364. Ted Matthews on Why You Can’t Understand Farming if You Don’t Understand Farmers Feb 16, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks to Ted Matthews of the Rural Mental Health Outreach Program. They discuss the isolation and stress that farmers face, why mental health is a community issue, and the importance of embracing kindness for oneself. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

363. Rev. Eugene Cho on Addressing Hunger and Acknowledging the Common Bond of Humanity Feb 09, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks to President and CEO of Bread for the World Rev. Eugene Cho. They discuss why Bread for the World's anti-hunger work focuses on advocacy targeting legislators over direct relief, the effectiveness of nutrition assistance programs and the Child Tax Credit in addressing food insecurity, and the way faith shapes Cho's understanding of his work. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

362. Alice Waters on the Greatest Gift We Can Give the Next Generation Feb 02, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks to award-winning chef, author, and food systems advocate Alice Waters. They discuss the remarkable evolution of the Edible Schoolyard Project that Waters founded in 1995, the power of eating together and cultivating local communities, and why supporting producers who grow food for schools is one of the best gifts we can give to the next generation. This conversation was part of a live conversation available only to Food Tank members, which featured a special Q&A session not included in the episode. To access these virtual events and have the chance to pose your own questions to changemakers transforming our food and agriculture systems, head to foodtank.com/join and find a membership level that works for you. New members also receive a special gift from Food Tank when they sign up. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

361. Mark Schleusener on the Data that Shapes Food and Farming Systems Jan 26, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Mark Schleusener, Illinois State Statistician for the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service Information. They discuss how the USDA's Census of Agriculture informs food policy in the country, supporting opportunities for young farmers, and what the USDA can do to help veterans transition into agriculture. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

360. Diane Holdorf on Corporate Accountability for Climate Action Jan 20, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Diane Holdorf, Executive Vice President for the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). They discuss how WBCSD encourages cooperation among some of the world's leading companies, the importance of mandatory reporting to accelerate systems change, and what the Good Food Finance Network is doing to raise ambitions and drive action. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

359. Michael Fakhri on Good Food as a Human Right Jan 12, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Michael Fakrhi, U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food and a Professor at the University of Oregon School of Law. They discuss Fakhri's role as the good conscience for the U.N. system, why governments are returning to the status quo rather than expanding innovative solutions to increase food access, and the promise of agroecology as a way forward. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

358. Kim Nace on Framing Urine as an Agricultural Resource, not Waste Jan 05, 2023

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Kim Nace, Co-Founder of the Rich Earth Institute and CEO of Brightwater Tools. They discuss what makes urine a good fertilizer source, overcoming people's initial aversion to the process of collecting and converting human waste, and the benefits of carrying out peecycling at scale. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

357. Meeting the Momentum of the Food Movement in 2023 Jan 01, 2023

On this episode of "Food Talk With Dani Nierenberg," Dani reflects on some of the most memorable events that shaped food and agriculture systems in 2022. And hear from special callers chef Andrew Zimmern, labor activist Baldemar Velasquez, professor and author Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson, chef Tiffany Derry, and farmer and activist TemuAsyr Martin Bey, who weigh in on what lies in store for the food movement in the coming year. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

356. Niyeti Shah and Lucy Shanker on Celebrating a Win for the Food Movement Dec 29, 2022

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Niyeti Shah, Senior Manager of Social Impact and Lucy Shanker, Associate Manager of Social Impact at WeightWatchers International. They discuss the recent passing of the Food Donation Improvement Act, which will make it easier for businesses to donate surplus food; its potential for curbing both hunger and waste; and the work that went into what Shah calls "a monumental win for food policy.” While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

355. Lewis Perkins on Bridging the Worlds of Food and Fashion Dec 22, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Lewis Perkins, President of the Apparel Impact Institute. They discuss opportunities for cross-pollination in the agriculture and fashion industries, the carbon footprint of clothing production and the catalytic funding that can make the sector more sustainable, and the exciting development of textiles made from mycelium, fruit peels, and more. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

354. Verónica Mazariegos-Anastassiou on the Legacy Today's Young Farmers Can Leave Behind Dec 15, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Verónica Mazariegos-Anastassiou, a farmer and co-operator at Brisa de Año Ranch in Pescadero, California. They discuss the challenges to land access that young producers face, organizing with the California Farmer Justice Collaborative, and the energy around building alternative farming models. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

353. Helena Bottemiller Evich on Reaching a Tipping Point in Food and Ag Journalism Dec 08, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks to Helena Bottemiller Evich, a journalist and the Founder and Editor in Chief of Food Fix, a new online publication about food policy in Washington D.C. and beyond. They discuss editors' changing views on coverage of food and agriculture policy, universal free school meals, and where local governments are taking the lead on food systems issues. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

352. Christopher Carter on Soulful Eating and Food as a Spiritual Practice Dec 01, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks to Dr. Christopher Carter, an Associate Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of San Diego and the author of The Spirit of Soul Food: Race, Faith, and Food Justice. They discuss the idea of soulful eating, whether it's possible to view food as a religion, and soul food's role in preserving and promoting the Black community. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

351. Brent Loken on Getting to Work After the U.N. Climate Change Conference Nov 24, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks to Brent Loken, Global Food Lead Scientist for WWF. They discuss the progress made by civil society organizations at the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Egypt, where global decision makers fell short, and why "we don't have the luxury of feeling cynical and jaded anymore." While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

350. Rosalinda Guillen on Giving a Voice to Farm Workers through Collective Action Nov 04, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks to Rosalinda Guillen, the Founder of Community to Community. They talk about confronting the harm caused by conventional agriculture, the effects of the worsening climate crisis on farm workers' health, and why depriving farm workers of the right to organize weakens the food system⁠—and the country. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

349. Elysabeth Alfano on Investing in Plant-Based Innovation Oct 27, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks to Elysabeth Alfano, Founder of Plant Powered Consulting and Co-Founder of VegTech. They discuss innovation in the plant-based food sector, increasing accessibility of alternative proteins for all consumers, and promoting transparency to build trust between consumers and food businesses. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

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348. Clare Reichenbach on Chef Advocacy and Restaurants as a Nexus for Change Oct 20, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Clare Reichenbach, CEO of the James Beard Foundation, an organization celebrating the people behind America's food culture while pushing for a restaurant industry grounded in equity and sustainability. They discuss how chefs are helping to drive change at the policy level, why it's important to bring greater transparency to the restaurant industry, and the Foundation's recent work to overhaul its James Beard Awards. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

347. Miyoko Schinner on Business Leaders' Responsibility to the Planet Oct 13, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Miyoko Schinner, a chef, cookbook author, and Founder of Miyoko's Creamery. They discuss the role businesses can play in caring for the environment, the shifting interest in dairy alternatives, and why diversification and localization matter. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

346. Dr. Ashanté Reese on Research in Service of Activism Oct 06, 2022

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Dr. Ashanté Reese, an Assistant Professor of African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, the author of Black Food Geographies, and co-editor of Black Food Matters. They discuss the need to redefine food and health systems challenges to develop solutions that work for communities, how Reese's work fits into larger activist projects to ensure people are fed more sustainably, and the ways care and affection both inform and strengthen her research. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

345. Bonus Episode: Edie Mukiibi on Reconnecting with Our Food System Sep 30, 2022

As part of Terra Madre Salone del Gusto, Slow Food's flagship international festival, Dani sat down with Edie Mukiibi, President of Slow Food International's President. They discuss how Mukiibi has helped increase interest in agriculture among young people, the detrimental impacts of land grabs on African communities, and why eaters must redefine and rediscover their connection with the food that nourishes them.

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344. Kamal Bell on Using Agriculture to Inspire Hope in Young People Sep 29, 2022

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Kamal Bell, Founder of Sankofa Farms in North Carolina. They discuss the farm as a tool of empowerment, the potential and limitations of policy to address the challenges in our food systems, and why Bell uses beekeeping to engage young Black students and encourage their interest in farming. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

343. Alysia Reiner on Using Her Voice as an Artivist to Tackle the Climate Crisis Sep 22, 2022

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with actress, producer, and activist Alysia Reiner. Known for her roles on Orange Is the New Black, Better Things, and more, Reiner discusses what motivates her to combine her love of the arts and advocacy, how she hopes to address food and plastic waste on sets, and why she tries to lovingly inspire, not scare, others to take action. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

342. Kim Severson and June Jo Lee on Gen Z Food Trends Sep 15, 2022

At the 24th Annual Niman Ranch Hog Farmer Appreciation Celebration in Des Moines, Iowa, hosted in collaboration with Food Tank, Danielle Nierenberg sat down with award-winning New York Times journalist Kim Severson and Google's resident food ethnographer June Jo Lee. On this episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” hear Severson and Lee's thoughts on the changing culture of food in the United States and how younger eaters are relating to and seeking new food experiences. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

341. Ertharin Cousin on Scaling Startups to Improve Nutrition Outcomes Sep 08, 2022

During Food Tank’s recent Summit in Chicago, journalist Brett Chase spoke with Ertharin Cousin, Founder and CEO of Food Systems for the Future and a Distinguished Fellow with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. On this episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” listen to their discussion as they talk about moving beyond band-aid fixes for hunger, what it means for grocery stores to truly serve the community, and innovations that will serve the future of our food systems.

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340. Sam Acho on Supporting Community-Led Solutions to Food Apartheid Sep 01, 2022

During Food Tank’s recent Summit in Chicago, author, ESPN Sports Analyst, and NFL veteran Sam Acho sat down with journalist Ariel Cheung of the Chicago Tribune. On this episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” hear about Acho’s work to increase access to healthy food through community food marts, leveraging everyone’s unique strengths to advocate for food systems change, and increasing opportunities for future generations.

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339. Bonus Episode: Strengthening Food and Agriculture Systems with Better Food Policy Aug 31, 2022

On this special episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” hear from three members of Congress who joined Food Tank on stage for the recent Summit, Technology and the Future of Our Food Systems in Chicago. U.S. Representatives Marie Newman, Jan Schakowsky, and Raja Krishnamoorthi discuss issues of national and global food insecurity, transparency in food supply chains; and opportunities to invest in sustainable technology to address the climate crisis.

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338. Denise O'Brien on Centering the Voices of Women Farmers Aug 25, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks to Denise O'Brien, the Co-Founder of the Women, Food and Agriculture Network (WFAN). They discuss the importance of uplifting women in the agriculture sector, barriers for young and beginning farmers, and why O'Brien believes more producers should run for office.

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337. Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson on Eating While Black Aug 18, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks to Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson, a Professor and Chair of the Department of American Studies at the University of Maryland College Park. Williams-Forson is also the author of the new book Eating While Black: Food Shaming and Race in America. She and Dani discuss the policing and shaming of Black eaters' dietary choices, the effects of these conversations on Black women and girls, and what happens in the "meantime" before substantive change takes place.

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336. Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi on Adapting Crops to Feed the Future Aug 11, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi, Acting Director General of International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA). They discuss the importance of using resource-efficient crops and technologies to adapt to the climate crisis, and ICBA's engagement with youth and women, and the upcoming U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates in 2023.

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335. Tamar Haspel on the Joy of Getting Your Food First-Hand Aug 04, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks to Tamar Haspel, a columnist for the Washington Post and author of the new book To Boldly Grow: Finding Joy, Adventure, and Dinner in Your Own Backyard. They discuss Tamar's experiences growing, catching, and foraging for her own food, her changing opinions on nutrition research, and her new podcast "Climavores" that works to help listeners make sense of the relationship between food and climate.

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334. Dan Saladino on the World’s Rarest Foods and How we Get them Back Jul 28, 2022

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Dan Saladino, a radio host on BBC’s radio 4 and the author of Eating to Extinction. They discuss the loss of the world’s rarest foods, from Atlantic salmon to Bolivian oca potatoes, the factors leading to their disappearance, and solutions that can save them.

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333. Rini Greenfield on Rethinking Investments for a Better Food System Jul 21, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks to Rini Greenfield, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Rethink Food, which invests in entrepreneurs building the future of food. They discuss the explosion of innovation in the food tech industry, sustainable investments, and balancing social and financial returns for a more equitable food system that benefits people and the planet.

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332. Chefs Tonya and David Thomas on Uplifting the Black Food Narrative Jul 14, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Chefs Tonya and David Thomas of H3irloom Food Group. H3irloom Food Group is a multi-dimensional culinary organization spanning catering, events, products, educational platforms, and sustainability through farming that strives to uplift the Black food narrative. Dani and Chefs Tonya and David discuss the importance of operating a 100 percent Black-owned food company, spotlighting the culinary talent of Baltimore, and educating the next generation of eaters and chefs.

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331. Chef Ismail Samad on Systemic Strategies to Reduce Food Waste Jul 07, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Chef Ismail Samad about The Gleanery, a Community Supported Restaurant he co-owns in Putney, Vermont. Since 2012, the Gleanery has been serving local food that would otherwise be wasted. Chef Samad shares insights into systemic strategies to prevent food waste, sustainable procurement practices, and the community supported restaurant model.

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330. Dorothy Shaver on Pushing the Private Sector Toward a Holistic Approach to Sustainability Jun 30, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Dorothy Shaver, Global Food Sustainability Director for Unilever and a Founding Board Member of the Food for Climate League. They discuss the private sector’s responsibility to the planet, the progress Unilever has made around its sustainability commitments, and how narrative strategy can help consumers adopt nourishing, planet-friendly diets.

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329. TemuAsyr Martin Bey Talks Policy Change, Young Farmers, and Support for BIPOC Farmers Jun 23, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Timothy (TemuAsyr) Martin Bey, Land Advocacy Fellow for the National Young Farmers Coalition and member of the BIPOC Advisory Committee for the California Department of Food and Agriculture. They discuss the National Young Farmer Coalition’s policy goals for the 2023 Farm Bill and TemuAsyr’s role in developing the California Department of Agriculture’s BIPOC Advisory Committee.

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328. Gerda Verburg Explains Why Failing to Address Nutrition Prevents Us from Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Jun 16, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks to Gerda Verburg, U.N. Assistant Secretary General and Coordinator of the SUN Movement. They discuss the impact of rising food prices and supply chain disruptions on global rates of malnutrition, the link between the climate crisis and healthy, sustainable diets, and why addressing nutrition is integral to achieving a dozen U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.

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327. Shaza Saker on Culinary-based Opportunities that Support Economic Independence Jun 09, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Shaza Saker about her cooperative catering business, Hummustown. Founded in 2017, Hummustown offers financial independence and stability for Syrian refugees and other vulnerable communities. They discuss charity vs. parity, the passion brought by Hummustown's chefs, and combating the stigma faced by refugee communities.

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326. Pete Pearson on Ending Food Waste and Connecting the Dots Between Food Systems and Climate Change Jun 02, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Pete Pearson, Senior Director of Food Loss and Waste for WWF. An estimated 2.5 billion tonnes of food goes uneaten each year contributing to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to recent estimates from WWF. Pete and Dani discuss the causes of food loss and waste, interventions to reduce the impact of the food system on the environment, and the need to integrate food systems into upcoming global conferences.

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325. Maximo Torero on What Rising Food Prices Mean for Global Food Insecurity May 27, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Maximo Torero, Chief Economist for the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. They discuss the ways Russia's war against Ukraine is affecting food and fertilizer prices, short-term solutions to support food access during the crisis, and what it means to build resilience against future shocks.

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324. Congressmember Salud Carbajal on Addressing Equity Through Better Food Policy May 26, 2022

During a special event in Santa Barbara, Dani sits down with Congressmember Salud Carbajal. They discuss the next Farm Bill, equipping farmers with tools to address the climate crisis, expanding SNAP benefits, and more. Carbajal also urges voters to remain hopeful, stay engaged, and write to their representatives.

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323. Rosamond Naylor on the role of blue foods in sustainable, global food systems. May 19, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg”, Dani talks with Rosamond (Roz) Naylor about the blue foods, or foods captured and cultivated from the ocean, rivers, lakes, ponds, and more, and their role in global food systems. Roz Naylor, who is the Co-Chair of the Blue Food Assessment, works to better understand blue foods and help inform future policies that will shape the food system.

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322. Ankita Raturi discusses her work designing methods and tools to create sustainable food systems. May 12, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg”, Dani talks with Ankita Raturi about her work designing methods and tools to support increased resilience in food and agricultural systems. As assistant Professor in the Department of Agriculture and Biological Engineering at Purdue University, Raturi leads the Agricultural Informatics Lab which focuses on information modeling, software engineering and human-centered design to create sustainable food systems. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

321. Mily Trevino-Sauceda on the Movement to End Gender-Based Violence Against Women Farm Workers May 05, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Mily Trevino-Sauceda, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Alianza Nacional de Campesinas. As the first national women farm workers’ organization in the U. S., the Alianza works at the intersection of gender, migrant, labor, and climate justice. They work in education and advocacy to end gender-based violence and pesticide exposure, as well as improve labor and immigrant and migrant justice.

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320. Chef Eric Adjepong on Combatting Food Apartheid and Celebrating Culinary Heritage Apr 28, 2022

Chef Eric Adjepong sits down with Tim Carman of the Washington Post. They discuss solutions to address food apartheid and improve public health, the importance of engaging community members in problem solving, and Chef Eric's new cookbook, Sankofa.

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319. Amy Healy on Leveraging Policy and the Private Sector to Fight Hunger and Food Waste Apr 26, 2022

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani talks with Amy Healy, GrubHub's Vice President & Head of Government Relations about the new Food Donation Improvement Act. GrubHub, along with several influential food and diet companies, co-authored a letter to Congress calling on lawmakers to amend the 1996 Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act. This amendment would aim to revamp food donation rules to encourage more organizations to donate food rather than throw it away. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

318. David Lobell on the Effects of the Climate Crisis on Global Crop Production and Winning the 2022 NAS Prize for Food and Agriculture Science Apr 21, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” David Lobell joins Dani to talk about climate change and its effect on global crop productivity. Lobell is a Professor of Earth System Science at Stanford University and is the recipient of the 2022 NAS Prize for Food and Agriculture Science for his work on crop responses to global climate change and strategies to minimize the environmental impact of agriculture.

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317. Liz Carlisle and Neil Thapar on Liz’s New Book, Healing Grounds, and a Holistic Approach to Regenerative Farming that Values Both People and the Planet Apr 14, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Liz Carlisle and Neil Thapar on holistic approaches to regenerative farming that values relationships between people and nature. Liz Carlisle is the author of Healing Grounds, a book that follows BIPOC farmers and their efforts to revive their ancestor’s methods of growing foods. Neil Thapar is the co-director and co-founder of Minnow, a project advancing land justice in California that was featured in Carlisle’s book.

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316. Tom Colicchio on the Independent Restaurant Coalition and the Future of Hospitality Apr 07, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Tom Colicchio, chef and food advocate, working to revitalize the way people eat. In March 2020, Colicchio, along with other chefs, formed the Independent restaurant Coalition (IRC) to advocate for relief for independent restaurants during the Covid-19 pandemic. Join Dani and Tom as they discuss the IRC’s work over the past two years and what the future will hold for the hospitality industry.

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315. Raphaël Podselver on the Urgency of Changing the Way We Eat Mar 31, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Raphaël Podselver, the Head of U.N. Advocacy at ProVeg International. ProVeg’s mission is to reduce global meat consumption by 50 percent by 2040. Raphaël and Dani discuss the impact of industrial livestock production on the environment, the challenge of shifting eaters' diets, and the importance of putting food on the agenda at future global conferences. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

314. Chef Marc Murphy on Feeding Refugees Fleeing Russia's War on Ukraine Mar 25, 2022

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Chef Marc Murphy knew he had to do what he could to help those fleeing violence. Upon arriving in Poland, he joined the efforts of World Central Kitchen, an organization that provides meals to communities in times of crisis. Marc speaks with Dani to discuss what he is seeing on the ground, the long term repercussions of the war, and being blown away by "the beauty of humanity" as he works to feed those in need.

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313. Future of Food with Andrew Zimmern (Live at SXSW) Mar 24, 2022

During a recent conversation at the Future of Food @ SXSW in Austin, Texas, chef, restaurateur, and television personality Andrew Zimmern discussed the future of the restaurant industry and the interconnectedness of food systems issues. According to a survey from the Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC), 60 percent of independent restaurants in the United States are at risk of closing if they do not receive additional monetary relief.

“Restaurants have been very brittle from an economic standpoint for the last 50 years,” Zimmern says.

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312. "Man in the Field" with Jim Denevan and Patrick Trefz (Live at SXSW) Mar 23, 2022

In partnership with Huston-Tillotson University and Driscoll’s, Food Tank kicked off the “Nourishing America” tour at SXSW 2022 in Austin, Texas, with a screening of “Man in the Field,” a profile of pioneering artist and chef Jim Denevan. Food Tank President Danielle Nierenberg sat down with Denevan and the film’s Director Patrick Trefz to discuss temporary land art, traveling farm dinners, and speaking openly about mental health in the food industry.

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311. "Gather" with A-dae Romero-Briones and Sanjay Rawal (Live at SXSW) Mar 22, 2022

In partnership with Huston-Tillotson University and Driscoll’s, Food Tank kicked off the “Nourishing America” tour at SXSW 2022 in Austin, Texas, with a screening of “Gather,” a new film documenting the journey among Native Americans to reclaim their spiritual, political, and cultural identities through food sovereignty. Food Tank President Danielle Nierenberg sat down with A-dae Romero-Briones (Cochiti/Kiowa) of the First Nations Development Institute and the film’s James Beard Award-winning Director Sanjay Rawal to discuss producing the film in partnership.

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310. Toni Tipton-Martin (Live at SXSW) Mar 17, 2022

Toni Tipton-Martin is an award-winning food and nutrition journalist and Editor-in-Chief of Cook’s Country Magazine. At a recent summit in collaboration with Huston-Tillotson University, Tipton-Martin sits down with Food Tank President Danielle Nierenberg to discuss the intersection of food, culture, and economics. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

309. Future of Food With Adrian Grenier (Live at SXSW) Mar 16, 2022

At The Future of Food @ SXSW in Austin, Texas, Food Tank President Danielle Nierenberg sat down with Adrian Grenier, actor and Goodwill Ambassador for the U.N. Environment Programme North America, to discuss building a better relationship with nature through investing in yields beyond money. Grenier's new documentary series “Earth Speed” explores his personal experience connecting back to the land by highlighting different philosophies such as permaculture.

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308. Tamara Melton on the Need to Diversify the World of Nutrition and Dietetics Mar 10, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Tamara Melton, registered dietitian nutritionist and co-founder and Executive Director of Diversify Dietetics. A non-profit organization, Diversify Dietetics aims to address the lack of racial and ethnic diversity in the field of nutrition by empowering future BIPOC nutritionists. Tamara talks about her organization’s work, the barriers to diversifying the field of nutrition, and challenges the idea that there is just one way to eat healthily.

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307. Baldemar Velasquez on Changing Perceptions of Farm Workers Mar 03, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg”, Dani talks with Baldemar Velasquez, Founder and President of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee about supporting migrant farm workers. They discuss challenges that farm worker unions face and changes in public perception of farm workers brought on by recent events including the COVID-19 pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement and increasing climate catastrophes. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

306. Chris Ramsaroop on the Power of Canada’s Farm Worker Movement Feb 28, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Chris Ramsaroop, the founding member of Justicia for Migrant Workers in Ontario, Canada. They discuss the lack of support for migrant farm workers, efforts to help migrant farm workers obtain benefits, and the implications of automation in the agriculture sector. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

305. Sofia Tingstorp on the Upcoming International Environmental Conference, Stockholm +50 Feb 24, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Sofia Tingstorp about the Stockholm +50 international environmental conference. The United Nations conference will draw on 50 years of global environmental action to develop a roadmap for a healthy and sustainable future, and accelerate action on the Sustainable Development Goals.

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304. Felipe Villela on Supporting Farmers in the Transition to Regenerative Agriculture Feb 17, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Felipe Villela, co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of reNature, a Dutch organization working to support the transition to regenerative agriculture around the world. He talks with Dani about reNature’s projects and their new 2% for the Planet campaign, which is working to regenerate 2 percent of all farmland and reach 2 percent of all farmers by 2030.

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303. Michelle Miller talks about ensuring equitable access to food supply chain data. Feb 10, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg”, Dani talks with Michelle Miller about the role of the government in ensuring equitable access to food supply chain data. Miller discusses how information asymmetry, where some companies do not have the same access to data on food production, distribution, and consumption, negatively impacts small, independent food producers and leads to unstable food supply chains. She highlights how the Biden Administration is working to address these inequalities in their July 2021 Executive Order.

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302. Chef, author and food activist Alejandra Schrader on her new book, The Low-Carbon Cookbook. Feb 03, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg”, Dani talks with Chef Alejandra Schrader about her new book, The Low-Carbon Cookbook. The book provides information on the complex relationship between food and the climate crisis, providing readers with an action plan and recipes to develop a diet that reduces their carbon footprint and their food print. As a founding member of Chef’s Manifesto, Schrader values the crucial role of chef’s in helping transform the food system.

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301. Kim Severson on Food Trends to Watch in the New Year Jan 27, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Kim Severson about her predictions for a new year in food. The award-winning New York Times journalist takes Dani through several predictions including the rise of mushrooms, environmentally sustainable foods, and Netflix inspired desserts. And most important, Severson says, is to practice kindness and patience. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

300. Marshall Johnson talks about the National Audubon Society’s Conservation Ranching Initiative. Jan 20, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Marshall Johnson about the National Audubon Society’s Conservation Ranching Initiative. The initiative is a market-based approach to grassland and bird conservation. A partnership between the Audubon Society and cattle ranchers promotes good land stewardship, grass-fed cattle and species conservation. A certification scheme empowers consumers to choose foods that are better for them and the planet.

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299. Pascale Joassart-Marcelli talks about her new book The $16 Taco, which examines the relationship between food and gentrification in San Diego Jan 13, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Pascale Joassart-Marcelli about her new book The $16 Taco. As a Professor of Geography and Director of Urban Studies Program at San Diego State University, Pascale’s research focuses on urban poverty and social justice. The $16 Taco examines the relationship between food and gentrification, how food can transform neighborhoods, and its role in both emplace and displace immigrants and BIPOC communities in cities across the United States.

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298. Lasse Bruun on the future of the meat sector and industrialized animal agriculture. Jan 06, 2022

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Lasse Bruun about industrialized animal agriculture. As the Chief Executive Officer of 50x40, Lasse helps develop strategy and advocacy projects to accomplish 50x40’s goal of reducing the global production and consumption of industrial animal agriculture by 50 percent in 2040.

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297. Growing Solutions in 2022 Dec 30, 2021

On this special episode of Food Talk With Dani Nierenberg, Danielle shares her favorite (and not so favorite) memories from 2021.

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296. Fighting Food Waste Through the Emerson Act Dec 23, 2021

Every year, $408 billion is spent processing, transporting, storing, and disposing of food that never gets eaten. That’s millions of pounds of fresh food—24% of all food in the U.S.—going to waste, instead of nourishing the 42 million Americans expected to experience food insecurity in 2021.

Join WW International – who is leading cross-sector efforts related to food and nutrition access – and Food Tank, in a special virtual panel to discuss the new bipartisan legislation, introduced by US Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Pat Toomey (R-PA), designed to strengthen the 1996 Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act—and help fight senseless food waste and food insecurity.

Featuring: Danielle Nierenberg, President, Food Tank Mindy Grossman, CEO, WW International Tim Carman, Food Journalist, The Washington Post U.S. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern Emily Broad Leib, Director, Food Law and Policy Clinic, Harvard Law School Jenny Murphy, Director of Operations & Supply Chain Management, City Harvest Steven Jennings, Brand Lead, Health & Sustainability, Ahold Delhaize USA

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295. Gaelle Le Gelard and Eliot Beeby on redesigning nature-positive food to address the climate crisis and biodiversity loss Dec 16, 2021

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg”, Dani talks with Gaelle Le Gelard and Eliot Beeby about the “Big Food Redesign” plan at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. The plan applies the principles of a circular economy to food production and design. It aims to help producers rethink the ingredients they use, how they’re produced and how to provide choices that are better for farmers as well as human and planetary health. Through this plan, Gaelle and Eliot promote nature-positive food designs for industries to contribute to a net-zero and nature-positive future.

You can find the Big Food Redesign Study and learn more here: https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/the-big-food-redesign-study

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294. Good Food That’s Good for Climate Dec 09, 2021

Join Award winning Chef Tom Colicchio, Sam Kass former White House chef and Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition and the former US Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman along with Do Good Foods co-founders/CEOs Justin and Matt Kamine to discuss their innovative infrastructure solution to fighting food waste, and how their climate-forward CPG company will enable consumers to be active participants in combatting climate change.

The discussion, moderated by Food Tank co-founder and President Danielle Nierenberg, will focus on the story behind the company, its process of upcycling nutritious surplus grocery into animal feed, their recent $169M investment and the upcoming launch of Do Good Chicken one of the first-ever carbon reduced animal proteins that will scale nationwide– and why all of these change makers are involved.

Learn more: www.dogoodfoods.com

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293. Arlin Wasserman on Changing Tastes in the Food Industry Dec 02, 2021

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Arlin Wasserman, Founder and Managing Director of Changing Tastes, a consultancy that helps guide clients from restaurants to environmental organizations toward positive change in the food system. They discuss the importance of collecting consumer insights in the food industry, the changing nature of protein and seafood consumption, and how global agricultural development can support food security and sustainability.

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292. Food Systems Change Takes a Community: “No One Can Do This Alone” Nov 26, 2021

During an event co-hosted by Food Tank and the Clover Sonoma, panelists highlight paths forward to create a more sustainable dairy industry and strengthen local food systems.

Key to food systems change is the consumer, Clover Sonoma CEO Marcus Benedetti says. “Consumers want to reward an ecosystem they believe in,” he tells Food Tank. “It’s not good enough to just be organic. You have to meet consumers’ expectations [in terms of] how the land is being treated, how the animals are being treated, how, economically, those farming families are being treated.”

Benedetti explains transparency and storytelling are essential for dairy companies like Clover Sonoma and other producers committed to sustainable agricultural practices. With information, consumers can make better decisions and buy from companies that are supporting the health of the environment and their communities.

Food businesses also have an important role to play by ensuring that their work reaches and is representative of a wide variety of consumers, panelists say. The JEDI Collaborative, for example, is working to build a more diverse and equitable natural products industry.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion “isn’t a fad,” Gustavo Arellano, a columnist for the Los Angeles Times tells Food Tank. In addition to being ethical, “it’s good business.” He also explains it is necessary to invest in young people and support their interests at an early age.

Other panelists echo Arellano’s point, noting that the future of vibrant, local food systems relies on youth. That is why organizations such as FEAST, the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, and the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation focus on tackling childhood food insecurity and promoting food and nutrition education.

“Kids can be champions of change,” Lyndsey Waugh, Executive Director of the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation tells Food Tank. If youth are able to experience gardens and learn about different foods now, “they’re going to be committed to making those choices that are better for the planet and better for people” when they grow up, she says.

Experts also agree that improving food systems will take entire communities. “No one can do this alone,” Dr. Christina Ford, Board Chair for FEAST tells Food Tank. “We all need each other and we all need support.”

291. Myra Foster on Sustainable Solutions for Food Packaging Nov 25, 2021

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Myra Foster, Global Director of Sustainability Strategy and Advocacy at Sealed Air, a packaging company. They discuss the company’s efforts to develop sustainable options to food packaging, integrating automation in the packaging process, and tackling food loss and waste around the holiday season.

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290. Priya Fielding-Singh on Inequality and the Meaning of Food in Her New Book Nov 18, 2021

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Dr. Priya Fielding-Singh, a sociologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Consumer Studies at the University of Utah. Her new book, How the Other Half Eats: the Untold Story of Food and Inequality in America, unpacks nutritional inequality in the United States through a captivating examination of class and health, following four families intimately across the income spectrum in an exploration of the meaning of food itself.

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289. Claire Babineaux-Fontenot from Feeding America on Gender, Race, and Food Security Nov 11, 2021

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani interviews Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization and second-largest U.S. charity. They discuss Feeding America's efforts to address food insecurity and the role of race and gender in understanding food injustice.

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288. Chef Chew Talks About Making Healthy Foods Affordable and Accessible to Everyone. Nov 04, 2021

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Chef Chew about making healthy foods affordable and accessible to everyone. The founder and CEO of Something Better Foods Inc., and The Veg Hub, Chef Chew has developed a new line of plant protein and dedicated the past 15 years of his life to educating people about the benefits of vegan foods

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287. Global Action Platform on Sustainable Consumption and Diets Oct 28, 2021

Brent Loken is the Global Food Lead Scientist for WWF. WWF recently launched the Global Action Platform on Sustainable Consumption and Diets, which convenes key stakeholders working on food systems transformation to maximize collective impact.

Stineke Oenema is a nutritionist, agricultural economist and is the first Executive Secretary of UN Nutrition, which was established in 2020.

Federico Bellone focuses on finding ways to scale systemic, nature-based solutions to climate change. He currently does this through collaboration with the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP26) High Level Champions and the Climate Ambition Alliance.

Changing the way we eat plays an essential role in achieving the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. It is also one of the biggest ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused by food systems.

Loken and Oenema will discuss the inextricable links between sustainable consumption and diet, climate change, biodiversity, and health as well as the importance of breaking down silos for food systems transformation.

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286. Rupa Marya and Raj Patel on how injustice is making the world sick Oct 21, 2021

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Rupa Marya and Raj Patel, authors of the new book Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice. They discuss the injustices of our modern political, social, and healthcare systems, and the impact these injustices have on our health. In turn, they propose the concept of deep medicine, an approach to medicine that focuses on restoring health and healing communities through decolonization.

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285. Mike Salguero on ButcherBox and Better Meat Oct 14, 2021

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Mike Salguero, the CEO and co-founder of ButcherBox, a Boston-based company bringing sustainably-sourced meat to subscribers. They discuss the company’s mission to bring organic, pasture-raised meat to households while focusing on farmer and animal welfare, land stewardship, and diversity, inclusion, and equity across the food system.

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284. Sustainable Livestock Systems with Dr. Jude Capper Oct 07, 2021

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Dr. Jude Capper, a sustainable livestock consultant and researcher at Harper Adams University. Dr. Capper describes to Dani how animal agriculture can be part of a solution for climate change, rather than part of the problem.

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283. Monique Coombs on offshore wind farms and the future of Maine’s fishing industry. Sep 30, 2021

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Monique Coombs about the challenges faced by Maine’s fishing industry. Coombs, Director of Community Programs at Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, discusses her concerns about the impact of offshore wind farming on the industry, and how gentrification is changing coastal communities.

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282. Frances Moore Lappe on the Book that Started a Revolution Sep 24, 2021

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews author Frances Moore Lappe, co-founder of Small Planet Institute, a nonprofit organization that aims to use communication tools to spread living democracy. They discuss how the food system has changed in the 50 years since Diet for a Small Planet was released and what it takes to build a living democracy.

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281. Ryland Engelhardt and Finnian Makepeace Discuss Soil Health and Kiss The Ground’s Regenerate America Campaign Sep 23, 2021

Dani talks with Ryland Engelhardt and Finnian Makepeace about their organization Kiss the Ground and their 2020 documentary. Kiss the Ground provides educational tools and resources to farmers, students, and anyone passionate about soil health and regenerative agriculture. Kiss the Ground is currently working on their Regenerate America campaign which is gathering support to reform the 2023 Farm Bill.

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280. Richard McCarthy and Carmelo Troccoli on the World Farmers Market Coalition Sep 14, 2021

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Richard McCarthy and Carmelo Troccoli about the World Farmers Market Coalition. The newly launched coalition aims to promote and support farmers markets around the world. McCarthy, writer, speaker, and community development specialist, and Troccoli, Executive Director of Campagna Amica, talk about the role of farmers markets in shaping food systems transformations.

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279. Kimbal Musk and Frank Giustra on their quest to help plant 1 million gardens Sep 10, 2021

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Kimbal Musk and Frank Giustra on their project Million Gardens Movement. The project, launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, aims to inspire healthy food environments in the homes of Americans by offering gardening kits to families in need. Musk, co-founder of Big Green and Giustra, of Modern Farmer, talk with Dani about the impact of their project in alleviating hunger and improving nutrition.

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278. Dan Riegler explains how food startups can support food system transformation. Sep 08, 2021

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Dan Riegler about his Singapore-based food startup and the plant-based meat movement in the Asia-Pacific region. Riegler’s company, Karana, uses jackfruit to create pork alternatives for restaurants and cafes across Singapore and Hong Kong, aiming to help the transition to a more sustainable food system.

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277. Dr. Roland Bunch on the Promise of Regenerative Land Management in Sub-Saharan Africa Sep 06, 2021

On this episode of Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Dr. Roland Bunch, a leader in regenerative land management systems and the Founder and CEO of Better Soils, Better Lives. The initiative aims to increase food security for 70 percent of Sub-Saharan farmers by helping them double their agricultural productivity in the next 20 years. They discuss the promise of green manure/cover crops and how regenerative practices can restore soil quality, boost food security, and support local economies.

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276. Evan Marks discusses the future of sustainable agriculture Aug 26, 2021

Dani talks with Evan Marks, a 20-year veteran of sustainable agriculture. Evan is the Founder and Executive Director of The Ecology Center, a 28-acre Regenerative Organic Certified farm in San Juan Capistrano, California. They discuss Evan’s vision for the future of sustainable agriculture, the benefits of Ecology Center’s hands-on programming, and recommendations for beginning farmers and gardeners.

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275. Claire Cummings Bogle discusses a new chef-driven app created to slash food waste Aug 19, 2021

Claire Cummings Bogle is an expert on food waste and serves as the Waste Programs Manager at Bon Appétit Management Company. She works with chefs, farmers, businesses and more to reduce waste and make the food system more sustainable. Dani speaks with Claire about Waste Not, a chef-driven app created to change kitchen culture and reduce food waste.

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274. Rayan Kassem on the Food System's Impact on Climate Change Aug 16, 2021

Rayan Kassem is the West Asia Regional Director for Youth4Nature, an international, youth-led biodiversity and climate non-profit organization. He is also a youth leader with Act4Food Act4Change, a campaign calling for businesses and policymakers to help build a more sustainable food system for future generations. As part of a series highlighting some of the youth leaders of the campaign, Dani speaks with Kassem about the initiative, how food systems change is necessary to reduce the human impact on climate change, and the important role youth play in the food movement.

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273. Kai Nortey discusses her plant-based ice cream company, kubé, and the company’s mission to address systemic racism in the food system. Aug 12, 2021

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Kai Nortey about plant-based ice cream and her small business’s mission to build a more sustainable, equitable food system. Kai Nortey’s company, kubé, focuses on creating healthy, plant-based coconut ice cream, providing employment opportunities for underprivileged and underrepresented groups, and addressing systemic racism in the food system.

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272. Ndidi Nwuneli Talks Changing Narratives Africa Aug 09, 2021

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Ndidi Nwuneli, an agribusiness entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in international development. They discuss Changing Narratives Africa, a new initiative Nwuneli launched in 2021 to celebrate Africa’s contributions to the global food ecosystem and shift conversations surrounding the continent.

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271. Lana Weidgenant Discusses the Fight for Youth Representation in the Food System Aug 05, 2021

Lana Weidgenant is the Deputy Partnerships Director at Zero Hour, an international, youth-led climate justice organization. She is also a youth leader with Act4Food Act4Change, a campaign calling for businesses and policymakers to help build a more sustainable food system for future generations. As part of a series highlighting some of the youth leaders of the campaign, Dani speaks with Weidgenant about the initiative, the potential of the U.N. Food Systems Summit, and the fight for better youth representation in decision making processes.

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270. Maureen Muketha discusses youth activism and campaigning for food system change Jul 30, 2021

Youth nutrition advocate and founder of Tule Vyema, Maureen Muketha is fighting to end malnutrition, hunger, and poverty in Kenya. Muketha is a youth leader involved in the Act4Food Act4Change campaign, which is bringing together young people from around the world to discuss and vote on actions they want businesses and policymakers to take to change the food system. As part of a series highlighting some of the youth leaders of the campaign, Dani speaks with Muketha about youth activism, food security, and the importance of local, indigenous foods.

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269. Larissa Zimberoff on the Intersection of Food, Tech, and Business Jun 29, 2021

Larissa Zimberoff is a freelance journalist who covers the intersection of food, technology, and business. Dani speaks with Larissa about her new book Technically Food: Inside Silicon Valley's Mission to Change What We Eat to understand how food tech is impacting our diets, our health, and the planet. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

270. Putting Hunger Prevention Back on the Global Agenda Jun 25, 2021

Today on Food Talk, Dani talks to Máximo Torero, the Chief Economist of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). They discuss the importance of putting hunger prevention back on the global agenda.

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269. Peter Byck discusses his documentary filmmaking project Carbon Nation Jun 22, 2021

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Peter Byck about regenerative agriculture and filmmaking through his project, Carbon Nation. Peter Byck’s filmmaking focuses on telling the stories of regenerative livestock farmers and proving that a steady income, a healthy lifestyle, and sustainable food production are all possible through regenerative means. Byck also discusses the results of a recent research project on holistic grazing and how these results may point to an opportunity for climate change mitigation.

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268. Ricky Silver of Daily Harvest on a Zero Waste Future Jun 15, 2021

Ricky Silver is the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Daily Harvest, a subscription-based startup that delivers nourishing, thoughtfully-sourced food. Founded in 2015, the company has quickly become one of the fastest growing direct-to-consumer brands. Daily Harvest is working toward a zero-waste future where everyone has access to nourishing and delicious food.

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267. UN Food Summit 2021 UN Food Systems Champions Panel 7: Enriching and Diversifying Diets. Jun 11, 2021

In the seventh panel of a monthly series featuring 25+ members of the UN Food Systems Champions Network, Ruth Richardson and Danielle Nierenberg sit down with three UN Food Systems Champions to talk about creating positive food environments that support enriching and diversified diets. Join us to listen to our guests: Mike Khunga (Civil Society Organization Nutrition Alliance), Rick White (Canadian Canola Growers Association), and Dorit Adler (Israeli Forum for Sustainable Nutrition).

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266. Squashing Superbugs: Building Resilience in Livestock Production Jun 08, 2021

By 2050, experts predict that 10 million people will die of antibiotic-resistant infections—surpassing deaths from cancer. As the world continues to rebuild from the pandemic, it’s more critical than ever that we address this growing crisis.

Together we can work to strengthen our food systems and reduce the misuse of antibiotics. Event brought to you by Food Tank and Applegate.

—Lena Brook, the Director of Food Campaigns, Healthy People & Thriving Communities Program at the Natural Resources Defense Council —Tiffany Derry, an American chef well-known for her appearances on Top Chef —John Ghingo, the CEO of Applegate, a natural and organic meat brand —Joel Gindo, who runs Free Happy Farm in South Dakota, where he raises pigs —Ramanan Laxminarayan, the Founder and Director of the Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy —Ron Mardesen, a fifth-generation family farmer at A-Frame Acres in Iowa —Lance Price, a professor at George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health and the Founding Director of GW's Antibiotic Resistance Action Center. Moderated by Jane Black, who is a nationally known food writer and journalist, and myself. After two years of declines, the number of antibiotics given to animals is rising, according to recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) research. Antibiotic resistance is a global health crisis, and it’s fueled by the overuse of antibiotics in livestock. In fact, more than 80% of antibiotics sold in the U.S. go to farm animals. And that number is growing: Sales jumped 11% between 2017 and 2019, according to the FDA.

265. One Health: Food Safety for All. #WorldFoodSafetyDay. Jun 07, 2021

Food safety requires a holistic approach which recognizes the connection between the health of people, animals, plant, and the environment. Join us for this unforgettable panel discussion this #WorldFoodSafetyDay.

Speakers Include: Francesco Branca, Director of the Department of Nutrition and Food Safety at the United Nations World Health Organization. Tom Heilandt, Secretary of the FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission. Makaiko Khonje, The MwAPATA Institute in Lilongwe, Malawi. Professor Alan Reilly worked at the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) where he was responsible for setting up and managing this national food regulatory authority.

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264. Bonnie McClafferty Discusses The Safety of Food Markets Jun 04, 2021

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Bonnie McClafferty, who is head of food safety and director of the EatSafe nutrition program at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition. The organization aims to end malnutrition and to make food safer and more nutritious for all. Bonnie discusses with Dani how the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to reexamine the safety of food markets, and what consumers can do to demand safer food.

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263. Earlene Cruz discusses her organization Kitchen Connection, a platform for connecting global chefs with home cooks, and its new alliance with the United Nations ahead of the UN Food Systems Summit. May 26, 2021

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Earlene Cruz about bringing stories of food insecurity and food culture to the forefront ahead of the UN Food Systems Summit. Earlene Cruz’s organization, Kitchen Connection, focuses on connecting chefs from around the world with home cooks to illuminate global food issues. Cruz discusses how cuisine and food culture can be a vehicle for important discussions about food system challenges.

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262. Carey Gillam on her book The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporation Corruption, and One Man’s Search for Justice. May 21, 2021

Dani talks with Carey Gillam, investigative journalist and author, who recently released her second book entitled The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporation Corruption, and One Man’s Search for Justice. The book details a landmark case, Dwayne Johnson vs. Monsanto, which uncovers widespread corporate corruption and the dangers of Roundup, a commonly used herbicide. She talks with Dani about the implications of her research and the future of Roundup.

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261. Podcast: UN Food Summit 2021 UN Food Systems Champions Panel 6: Create enabling environments for agroecology and regenerative approaches where investments can flourish and benefit all May 20, 2021

In the fourth panel of a monthly series featuring 25+ members of the UN Food Systems Champions Network, Ruth Richardson and Danielle Nierenberg sit down with three UN Food Systems Champions to talk about creating enabling environments for agroecology and regenerative approaches where investments can flourish and benefit all.

Join us to listen to our guests: Lana Weidgenant (Zero Hour), Helena Leurent (Consumers International), Denisa Livingston (Diné Community Advocacy Alliance/Slow Food International Council), Vijay Kumar (Rythu Sadhikara Samstha), Emile Frison (CIAT/IPES-Food)

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260. Matthew Wexler and Tesha Buss on Uncommonly Good recipes May 14, 2021

Matthew Wexler and Tesha Buss are the authors of the cookbook Uncommonly Good. Tesha is the owner of Good Commons, for which the book is named--a solar-powered wellness retreat in Vermont. Matthew is a lifestyle writer and former chef who helps develop dishes for Good Commons.

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259. Michelle Wolf of New Wave Foods on Preserving Ocean Life With its Plant-Based Shrimp Alternative May 11, 2021

Michelle Wolf, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of New Wave Foods, talks about how the company hopes to preserve ocean life with its plant-based shrimp alternative.

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258. One Planet. One Health. Solutions for Sustainable Local Food Systems. May 06, 2021

A discussion about building solutions for more sustainable local food systems. Presented by Food Tank and the Danone Institute North America.

Featuring confirmed speakers (alphabetical order): N. Diane Moss, Project New Village. Dariush Mozaffarian, Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy, Tufts University. Jose Oliva, HEAL Food Alliance. A-dae Romero-Briones (Cochiti/Kiowa), First Nations Development Institute. Tambra Raye Stevenson, MPH, Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics and Agriculture (WANDA)

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257. Investing in a More Resilient Food System – UN Food Systems Champions Network Panel Series Apr 28, 2021

In the fifth panel of a monthly series featuring 25+ members of the UN Food Systems Champions Network, Ruth Richardson and Danielle Nierenberg sit down with four UN Food Systems Champions to discuss funding a safer food system. Join us to listen to our guests: Andrew Mushita (Community Technology Development Trust), Bettina Prato (International Fund for Agricultural Development), Ndidi Nwuneli (LEAP Africa), and Geeta Sethi (The World Bank)

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256. African Chefs Mahlomola Thamae and Ozoz Sokoh discussing food culture, health & climate. Apr 22, 2021

Happy Earth Day! All week Dani is taking us on a global culinary journey, interviewing Chefs from around the world, to discuss the intersection of food culture, health and climate. Today for our final conversation Dani chats with Chefs from South and West Africa regions featuring Nigerian Chef Ozoz Sokoh of Kitchen Butterfly and South African Chef Mahlomola Thamae of TM Innovations. These conversations are a partnership between Food Tank and the Barilla Foundation in light of the expansion this week of their Double Pyramid.

255. Chefs Sharon Bond-Hogg and Ori Shavit discussing food culture, health & climate. Apr 21, 2021

Every day this week as we countdown to EarthDay 2021 (which is tomorrow!) Dani is taking us on a global culinary journey, interviewing Chefs from around the world, to discuss the intersection of food culture, health and climate. You can watch live daily until this Thursday at 9AM on Food Tank’s YouTube, Twitter and Facebook channels or hear the conversations the same day here on Food Talk. Today Dani chats with Chefs from the Mediterranean and Nordic region featuring including Canadian Chef Sharon Bond-Hogg of Kekuli Cafe and Israeli Chef Ori Shavit of Vegans on Top. These conversations are a partnership between Food Tank and the Barilla Foundation in light of the expansion this week of their Double Pyramid.

254. Chefs Vincent Medina, Valerie Segrest, & Mariana Tejerina discussing food culture, health & climate. Apr 20, 2021

Join Food Tank president Danielle Nierenberg as she takes us on a global culinary journey, interviewing Chefs from around the world this week, to discuss the double pyramid and the intersection of food culture, health and climate.

Watch as she chats today with Chefs from the United States and South American including Chef Vincent Medina (mak-'amham/Cafe Ohlone), Chef Valerie Segrest (Native American Agriculture Fund), and Argentinian Chef Mariana Tejerina (Catalino).

253. A Countdown to Earth Day 2021 Featuring Chefs From Across The Planet. Apr 20, 2021

Every day this week as we countdown to EarthDay 2021 — Dani is taking us on a global culinary journey, interviewing Chefs from around the world, to discuss the intersection of food culture, health and climate. You can watch live daily until this Thursday at 9AM on Food Tank’s YouTube, Twitter and Facebook channels or hear the conversations the same day here on Food Talk. Today Dani chats with chefs from the South and East Asian region including luminaries like Hong Kong based Chef Peggy Chan of Grassroots Initiative Consultancy and India based chef Manjit Gill of ITC Hotels. These conversations are a partnership between Food Tank and the Barilla Foundation in light of the expansion this week of their Double Pyramid.

252. UN Food Summit 2021 UN Food Systems Champions Panel 4: Developing Sustainable Fiscal Policy for the Food System Apr 07, 2021

In the fourth panel of a monthly series featuring 25+ members of the UN Food Systems Champions Network, Ruth Richardson and Danielle Nierenberg sit down with three UN Food Systems Champions to talk about developing sustainable fiscal policy for the food system. Join us to listen to our guests: Gabriela Cuevas Barron (UHC2030/ Member of Mexican Congress), Kumar Vijay (Rythu Sadhikara Samstha), and Lasse Bruun (50by40).

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251. Dr. Mark Hyman on the Pegan Diet, Food as Medicine Apr 03, 2021

Dani interviews Dr. Mark Hyman, an American physician and fourteen- time New York Times best-selling author. His new book, The Pegan Diet: 21 Practical Principles for Reclaiming Your Health in a Nutritionally Confusing World, provides a straightforward, inclusive approach to eating well and feeling vibrant.

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250. Pete Ritchie, Chantal Clement on transforming the food system through local movements Apr 02, 2021

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Pete Ritchie and Chantal Clément on the Glasgow Food and Farming Declaration, an international declaration for sub-national groups seeking to embolden local movements towards a sustainable food system. Pete Ritchie is the executive director of Nourish Scotland, an Edinburgh based organization working to ensure food security, climate change mitigation, and food justice in the UK country. Chantal Clément is the deputy director of IPES-Food, a Brussels-based NGO working with governance institutions across the world to set the agenda for sustainable food systems. The two organizations have come together to create the Glasgow Declaration, which may hold city and local governments accountable for leading the food system transformation.

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251. Dr. Mark Hyman on the Pegan Diet Apr 02, 2021

On today's episode, Dani interviews

249. Raley's CEO Keith Knopf on Changing The Way We Eat Mar 30, 2021

Keith Knopf is President and CEO of Raley’s Family of Fine Stores, a chain of 126 grocery stores across northern California and Nevada. Raley’s leads a number of consumer health and sustainability initiatives, as well as local charitable giving projects.

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248. Soleil Ho and Justin Phillips of The San Francisco Chronicle’s Extra Spicy Podcast Mar 25, 2021

Dani talks with Soleil Ho and Justin Phillips, co-hosts of the podcast Extra Spicy. Soleil and Justin are writers for The San Francisco Chronicle who focus on food, race, ethnicity, and culture.

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247. Sam Fulton of Nomad Foods on Sustainability, Frozen Food Mar 23, 2021

Sam Fulton is the Group Corporate Affairs Director for Nomad Foods, Europe’s largest frozen foods company. She has more than 20 years of experience in sustainability and advocacy roles for some of the world’s largest food and consumer goods companies, including Unilever, McDonald’s, Nestle, and Kellogg Company.

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246. Kashi's Melanie Hall on Supporting Farms, Organic Crops Mar 16, 2021

Melanie Hall, Director of Brand Marketing at Kashi, talks about the company’s new keto cereal line and Kashi’s ongoing efforts to support farmers as they transition from conventional to organic crops.

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245. UN Food System Champions Panel 3 - “The Hidden Costs of Food Systems” Mar 12, 2021

In the third panel of a monthly panel series featuring 25+ members of the UN Food Systems Champions Network, Ruth Richardson and Danielle Nierenberg sit down with four UN Food System Summit Champions to talk about hidden costs of food systems. Join us to listen to our guests: João Campari (World Wildlife Forum); Dr. Naoko Ishii (Center for Global Commons, the University of Tokyo), Michael Taylor (International Land Coalition), and Sandrine Dixson- Declève (Club of Rome).

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244. Gero Leson: Honor Thy Label. Dr. Bronner's Unconventional Journey Mar 09, 2021

Danielle Nierenberg talks with Gero Leson about his new book, "Honor Thy Label. Dr. Bronner's Unconventional Journey to a Clean, Green, and Ethical Supply Chain."

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243. Michael Moss on Hooked: Food, Free Will, & How the Food Giants Exploit Our Addiction Mar 05, 2021

Pulitzer Prize Winning journalist and author Michael Moss discusses his latest book Hooked: Food, Free Will, and How the Food Giants Exploit Our Addictions. He talks about strategies food companies use to hook consumers and how eaters can break free of these addictions.

242. Miles and Brie Reiter of Driscoll's on Their Multi-Generational Business Mar 02, 2021

Father and daughter Miles and Brie Reiter— fourth and fifth-generation growers at the global berry company Driscoll’s—discuss their family’s multi-generational business. Miles serves as Driscoll’s Chairman and CEO, and Brie as Director of Quality Systems Design and Technology.

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241. A Reckoning in Boston with James Rutenbeck and Kafi Dixon Feb 28, 2021

A special Food Tank Live discussion with "A Reckoning in Boston" director James Rutenbeck, along with Kafi Dixon of The Common Good Co-op.

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240. UN Food Systems Champions Panel 2 Feb 25, 2021

In the second panel of a monthly panel series featuring 25+ members of the UN Food Systems Champions Network, Ruth Richardson and Danielle Nierenberg sit down with four UN Food System Summit Champions to talk about research in food and agriculture for the public good. Join us to listen to our guests: Jemimah Njuki (IFPRI, Kenya), Dr. Kanayo Nwanze (CGIAR, Nigeria), Claudia Martínez Zuleta, (FOLU and E3, Colombia) and Prof. João Bosco Monte (Brazil Africa Institute, Brazil).

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239. Tahz Walker Talks Community Resilience and Collective Power Feb 24, 2021

Dani talks with Tahz Walker, Program Manager for the Farmers of Color Network and Co-founder of Earthseed Land Collective. They talk about the ways that the Farms of Color Network is working to help marginalized farmers, the need for capital investments in Black and Indigenous communities, and the benefits of a cooperative model.

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238. Julie Kunen of Oatly on the intersections between food, culture, and the environment Feb 23, 2021

Writer, conservationist, and the Director of Sustainability at Oatly North America Julie Kunen talks about the intersections between food, culture, and the environment. Dr. Kunen explains the concept of “sustainable gastronomy” and the importance of community-based conservation practices. She also discusses how consumers and businesses can drive demand for sustainably sourced foods.

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237. Michael Hamm on Food Security, Sustainable Food Systems Feb 21, 2021

Dr. Michael Hamm is a C.S. Mott Professor of Sustainable Agriculture at Michigan State University, where he teaches and conducts research and outreach on community food security and community, regional, and sustainable food systems.

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236. Daisy Freund, Vice President of the ASPCA’s Farm Animal Welfare program Feb 18, 2021

Today on the podcast, Dani talks with Daisy Freund, Vice President of the ASPCA’s Farm Animal Welfare program, about a new survey of consumer attitudes towards industrial animal agriculture amid the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss two bills that seek to reform animal agriculture in the interest of animal and human health.

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235. Helena Norberg-Hodge Talks Indigenous Knowledge Feb 12, 2021

This week on the podcast, Dani sits down with Founder and Director of Local Futures. Helena Norberg-hodge. Listen as the two discuss topics surrounding indigenous knowledge, global economic systems, and alternatives to capitalist, globally dependent systems of production.

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234. Brigette Wolf on SnackFutures’ new CoLab start-up engagement program Feb 10, 2021

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Brigette Wolf, Global Head of SnackFutures. SnackFutures is Mondelēz International’s innovation and venture hub, which has just launched a new start-up engagement program.

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233. Food + Tech Panel Discussion: Strengthening Supply Chains to Build Trust and Improve Food Security Feb 06, 2021

For the rest of this week Food Tank alongside the ReFresh working group will be airing daily podcasts with panelists discussing “The Intersection of Food + Tech.”

Over the next five days we are featuring 20 speakers co-hosted by Danielle Nierenberg and Forbes Magazine’s Chloe Sorvino. You can also watch these conversations live at 2PM all week. Additionally, Food Tank and ReFresh just released a new policy platform on the intersection of food and technology. Please visit FoodTank.com to download your free copy.

Today’s theme is "Strengthening Supply Chains to Build Trust and Improve Food Security"

Panelists include Tatiana Garcia Granados, Common Market; Chris Roper, Chris Roper Services; Karen Washington, Rise and Root Farm; Amy Wu, Farms to Incubators

232. Food + Tech Panel Discussion: Reducing Inequities Through a Digitally Skilled Workforce Feb 05, 2021

For the rest of this week Food Tank alongside the ReFresh working group will be airing daily podcasts with panelists discussing “The Intersection of Food + Tech.”

Over the next five days we are featuring 20 speakers co-hosted by Danielle Nierenberg and Forbes Magazine’s Chloe Sorvino. You can also watch these conversations live at 2PM all week. Additionally, Food Tank and ReFresh just released a new policy platform on the intersection of food and technology. Please visit FoodTank.com to download your free copy.

Today’s theme is “Reducing Inequities Through a Digitally Skilled Workforce.”

Panelists include Kevin Krueger, Facebook; Jose Oliva, HEAL Food Alliance; Chris Ramsaroop, Justice for Migrant Workers; Dr. Sekou Siby, ROC United; and Nezahualcoyotl Xiuhtecutli, Farmworkers Association of Florida

232. Food + Tech Panel Discussion: Protection and Accessibility: Ensuring the Fair Use of Data in the Food System Feb 04, 2021

For the rest of this week Food Tank alongside the ReFresh working group will be airing daily podcasts with panelists discussing “The Intersection of Food + Tech.”

Over the next five days we are featuring 20 speakers co-hosted by Danielle Nierenberg and Forbes Magazine’s Chloe Sorvino. You can also watch these conversations live at 2PM all week. Additionally, Food Tank and ReFresh just released a new policy platform on the intersection of food and technology. Please visit FoodTank.com to download your free copy.

Today’s theme is “Protection and Accessibility: Ensuring the Fair Use of Data in the Food System.”

Panelists include Kacey Hanson, Dell Medical School; Ali Lange, Google; Matthew Lange, IC-Foods; and Robyn O’Brien, rePlant Capital.

231. Food + Tech Panel Discussion: The Power of Connectivity: Broadband Expansion in Rural Communities Feb 03, 2021

For the rest of this week Food Tank alongside the ReFresh working group will be airing daily podcasts with panelists discussing “The Intersection of Food + Tech.”

Over the next five days we are featuring 20 speakers co-hosted by Danielle Nierenberg and Forbes Magazine’s Chloe Sorvino. You can also watch these conversations live at 2PM all week. Additionally, Food Tank and ReFresh just released a new policy platform on the intersection of food and technology. Please visit FoodTank.com to download your free copy.

Today’s theme is “The Power of Connectivity: Broadband Expansion in Rural Communities"

Panelists include Michelle Miller, UW-Madison Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems; Leanna Mulvihill, Farm Generations Coop; and Kim Olson, Retired US air force, Democratic nominee for Texas Agriculture Commissioner; and Ankita Raturi, Purdue University.

230. Food + Tech Panel Discussion: Empowering Consumers Through Transparency. Feb 02, 2021

For the rest of this week Food Tank alongside the ReFresh working group will be airing daily podcasts with panelists discussing “The Intersection of Food + Tech.”

Over the next five days we are featuring 20 speakers co-hosted by Danielle Nierenberg and Forbes Magazine’s Chloe Sorvino. You can also watch these conversations live at 2PM all week. Additionally, Food Tank and ReFresh just released a new policy platform on the intersection of food and technology. Please visit FoodTank.com to download your free copy.

Today’s theme is Empowering Consumers Through Transparency. We are so excited to have these amazing panelists: Mark Kaplan of (en)visible; Matt Wadiak of Cooks Venture; Rick Whitted of Feeding Children Everywhere, and Dana Gunders of ReFed.

229. UN Food Systems Champions Discussing Power Imbalances in Food and Agriculture Feb 01, 2021

Food Tank has partnered with the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD), the Global Alliance on the Future of Food to interview 25+ United Nations Food Systems Champions. Today is the first of seven discussions in the lead up to the UN Food Systems Summit and the first theme is “Addressing Power Imbalances Through Shared Power and Inclusivity.” Food Tank brings together incredible leaders from four continents for this discussion including Ajay Vir Jakhar of Bharat Krishak Samaj); Michelle Nunn, CEO of CARE USA; Jessica Vega Ortega of the Global Indigenous Youth Caucus); Mamadou Goita of the Institute for Research and Promotion of Alternatives in Development and special guest Christine Ciccone of The International Fund for Agricultural Development.

Dani is moderating alongside Ruth Richardson of the Global Alliance on the Future of Food who is also the Chairwoman of the UN Food Systems Summit Champions Network. We’ve done our best to identify who is speaking throughout.

The next discussion with five more UN Food Systems Champions will be on live on February 25 at 9AM EST themed “Public Research for the Public Good.” You can register at FoodTank.com/Events. If you find value in this work, please consider becoming a Food Tank member at FoodTank.com/Join.

228. Barron Segar on the Global Hunger Crisis Jan 23, 2021

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Barron Segar, World Food Program USA’s President and CEO. World Food Program USA (WFP USA) provides resources and develops policies needed to alleviate global hunger in affiliation with the U.N. World Food Programme, winner of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize. He describes WFP USA’s role and work, the Global Hunger Crisis, and funding resources in the fight to Zero Hunger.

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227. Tanya Fields Talks The Black Feminist Project Jan 19, 2021

On this week’s episode, Dani sits down with Tanya Fields, the Founder and Executive Director of the Black Feminist Project. Listen along as the two talk about inequalities of the food system and how it affects single mothers and black womxn around the world.

226. Timothy Childs on Deploying Nutrition for Humanity Jan 15, 2021

This week on the podcast, Dani speaks with Timothy Childs, the founder of Treasure8, a food tech solutions company dedicated to deploying nutrition for humanity.

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225. Paul Newnham on ending global hunger with the UN Sustainable Development Goals Jan 08, 2021

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Paul Newnham, Director of the SDG2 Advocacy Hub. The Hub coordinates global campaigns to support UN Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger.

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224. Reflecting on 2020's Highs and Lows Jan 01, 2021

On today's episode, Dani looks back on the last 365 days and celebrates what our friends and allies were able to accomplish in an unprecedented year.

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223. Sunny Parr on Building a More Sustainable Food System Dec 22, 2020

Sunny Parr, the Executive Director of Kroger, talks about the role retailers can play in building a more sustainable food system. She discusses Kroger’s “Zero Hunger, Zero Waste” plan, which includes goals to donate 3 billion meals and eliminate food waste by 2025.

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222. Cornell-Led Nature Sustainability Expert Panel Dec 21, 2020

In this episode, Dani talks with the authors of the new report on Socio-Technical Innovation Bundles for Agri-Food Systems Transformation led by Cornell University. Listen to Christopher Barret, Tim Benton, Jessica Fanzo, Mario Herrero, and Rebecca Nelson discuss topics ranging from climate-smart agri-food systems, health and nutrition, and actionable recommendations that have the ability to create a more sustainable, climate friendly, and equitable food system.

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221. Rhonda Perry from the Missouri Rural Crisis Center Talks About the Importance of Family Farmers Dec 18, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” the Executive Director of the Missouri Rural Crisis Center (MRCC), Rhonda Perry, talks about the importance of family farmers and how they can create a more equitable and sustainable food system. She also provides insight into how policymakers can engage with the rural community and what actions policymakers can take to help family farmers.

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220. Rocky Dawuni on Using Music to Promote Social Change Dec 13, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Grammy-nominated artist, Rocky Dawuni, joins Danielle and talks about his work as a Global Ambassador for the United Nations (UN) and a Foundation Ambassador for the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves. He also discusses how music can provide a space for activism and how artists can use their platform to create social change.

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219. Tanya Steel on Growing the Next Generation of Culinary Leaders Dec 11, 2020

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Tanya Steel, VP Strategic Development of Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP). C-CAP is an organization preparing underserved youth for college and careers in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Steel, a global leader in food media who previously helped conceive the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge & Kids’ “State Dinner” with First Lady Michelle Obama, has recently joined C-CAP and brought her wealth of knowledge to grow the next generation of culinary leaders.

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218. Young Farmers Can Revitalize Rural Food Systems, Says Kathleen Merrigan Dec 07, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dr. Kathleen Merrigan, Director of the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems at Arizona State University, talks about the importance of bringing young people into agriculture. She also discusses how the incoming administration can help support young farmers.

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217. Stef de Haan on Agrobiodiversity and Diet Diversity Reshaping the Food System Dec 06, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Stef de Haan Ph.D., the Senior scientist on Andean Food Systems at the International Potato Center (CIP), talks about the relationship between agrobiodiversity and diet diversity in the Andes region in Peru. He also discusses how markets and short circuits can reshape the food system.

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216. A Conversation With Asma Khan Dec 02, 2020

Today’s conversation was recorded as part of the Resetting the Food System summit, cohosted by the Barilla Foundation and Food Tank, where more than thirty speakers shared inspiring insight on how to make the transition to a more sustainable food system. On today’s episode, we’re sharing a conversation between Food Tank’s own Danielle Nierenberg and Asma Khan, chef and owner of Darjeeling Express. Asma is the first British chef to feature in Netflix's Emmy nominated Chef's Table. Her episode also received a 2020 James Beard Award nomination.

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215. Dan Curtin on Carbon-Neutral Vegan Meat Alternatives Nov 18, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani Dan Curtin, President of Greenleaf Foods.

Dani and Dan talk about how Lightlife plans to achieve carbon-neutrality, why affordable and accessible healthful foods are as important as ever, and what makes their products stand out in the emerging meat alternative market.

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214. A Special Live Chat: What’s Next for Restaurants Post-COVID? Nov 18, 2020

Join these incredible leaders: Camilla Marcus, Naama Tamir, Chef JJ Johnson, Tom Colicchio, Andrew Rigie, and Salil Metah.

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213. Chase Sova on the Global Food Security, Resilience, and the Nobel Peace Prize Nov 13, 2020

In 2020, the World Food Programme received the Nobel Peace Prize. On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks with Chase Sova, Senior Director of Public Policy and Research at World Food Program USA. He talks about bipartisan support that exists to address international hunger issues, the relationship between food insecurity and conflict, and the recent disruptions to global food supply chains.

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212. What Are the Implications of the Election Results on the Food Movement? Nov 04, 2020

Today, Danielle Nierenberg and Food Tank hosted a special interactive live chat to help make sense of the election results and discuss what it means to the food system. Her special guests included: Katherine Miller (Table 81), Navina Khanna (Heal Food Alliance), Kathleen Merrigan (Arizona State University-Swette Center), Robert Martin (John Hopkins University-Center for a Livable Future), Christopher Bradshaw (Dreaming Out Loud), Patricia Griffin (NVG), and Devita Davison (Food Lab Detroit). Food Tank will be continuing to make sense of the election for those who care about food issues as the coming days unfold. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

211. Jeff Dunn on the Food Industry, Carrots, and Going Plant-Based Oct 30, 2020

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Jeff Dunn, Bolthouse Farms Chairman and CEO. Bolthouse Farms, a leading carrot grower and distributor in the U.S., has branched out to functional beverages, dressings, and plant-powered meal “swaps,” which Dunn believes can help Americans eat more plant-based diets and live healthier lifestyles. He describes Bolthouse’s latest innovations and how they are addressing discrepancies in the food system and industry.

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210. How Can A Stronger Food System Reverse Climate Change? Oct 23, 2020

Climate change is disrupting ecosystems and displacing communities. On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks about the latest in climate change news and hears from experts who say that we must aim to not just mitigate, but reverse, climate change. Hear from Dr. Jack Kittinger of Conservation International’s Center for Oceans, 2020 World Food Prize Laureate Dr. Rattan Lal of Ohio State University, and Paul Hawken of Project Drawdown.

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209. A Conversation With Chef José Andrés (World Central Kitchen) Oct 22, 2020

On this week’s episodes, we’ll be sharing interviews that were presented on World Food Day as part of the Smithsonian's Food History Weekend, "Food Futures: Striving for Justice." The panel was a collaboration among Food Tank, the Smithsonian, the Julia Child Foundation, and the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization. The interview is shared courtesy of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. https://foodhistoryweekend.si.edu/

Todays interview features Chef José Andrés (World Central Kitchen) and Food Tank's own Danielle Nierenberg.

208. A Conversation With Leah Penniman (Author, Farming While Black) Oct 21, 2020

On this week’s episodes, we’ll be sharing interviews that were presented on World Food Day as part of the Smithsonian's Food History Weekend, "Food Futures: Striving for Justice." The panel was a collaboration among Food Tank, the Smithsonian, the Julia Child Foundation, and the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization. The interview is shared courtesy of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. https://foodhistoryweekend.si.edu/

Todays interview features farmer, educator, and advocator Leah Pennemin (Farming While Black), and Washington Post writer Laura Riley.

207. Honoring Indigenous Food Ways With A-dae Romero-Briones Oct 13, 2020

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with First Nations Development Institute’s A-dae Romero-Briones, the Director of Programs - Native Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative. Join Dani and A-dae as they discuss indigenous food ways, food sovereignty, and what A-dae has been working on at First Nations.

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206. How Writers and Journalists Shape the Food System Oct 09, 2020

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani discusses the important works that journalists and scholars are publishing about the food system. Tom Philpott discusses his book Perilous Bounty, Michael Pollan talks about Omnivore's Dilemma 14 years later, Marion Nestle explains the inspiration for her latest book Let's Ask Marion, and Hari Pulapaka discusses perceptions of vegetarianism and his cookbook Sinfully Vegetarian.

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205. Dan Ahdoot Talks Food and the Stories it Tells Oct 01, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews comedian, actor, writer, and podcast host Dan Ahdoot

Dani and Dan talk about Dan’s podcast, Green Eggs and Dan, their relationships with food, and what the contents of their refrigerators may say about them.

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204. Food Waste Is a Solvable Problem Sep 28, 2020

In 2019 the United Nations General Assembly designated September 29 as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani discusses the challenges to reducing food waste and the organizations that are working to redirect food from landfills to people in need. Hear from Regina Anderson of the Food Recovery Network, Alex Coari and Dana Gunders of ReFED, and Doug O'Brien of the Global FoodBanking Network.

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203. Farm Workers Are Facing Two Crises as Wildfires Burn in the West Sep 21, 2020

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise around the country, wildfires in the western United States are compounding problems for the region’s farm workers.

“Whether it’s climate change, whether it’s farm worker poverty, whether it’s this pandemic - who’s suffering the most? It’s Blacks and Latinos,” Baldemar Velásquez, Founder and President of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC) tells Food Tank.

This year, wildfires have burned over 4.7 million acres of land, primarily in California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, according to the National Interagency Fire Agency.

Mid-August saw an increase in fire activity and since then, the air quality index in many areas along the West coast has hovered at levels that range from unhealthy to hazardous.

In California, employers are required by law to supply masks to outdoor workers when air quality exceeds a certain threshold. But a recent poll conducted by United Farm Workers (UFW) found that 84 percent of the state’s farm workers did not receive a mask.

Although organizations like the UFW are distributing masks to farm workers, they say that the government must do more to keep workers safe.

Already, farm workers are in a vulnerable position. A Politico analysis finds that agricultural counties have some of the highest rates of COVID-19 in the country.

And farm workers lack health care access, experience fear using medical services, and are excluded from state-wide and federal safety net programs, according to preliminary data from a study led by the California Institute of Rural Studies.

“[Farm workers] say ‘how is it possible that we are considered essential, but we’re not treated as such?’” Teresa Romero, President of the UFW tells Food Tank.

On the latest episode of the podcast, hear from Velásquez, Romero, as well as co-directors of the Food Chain Workers Alliance, Sonia Singh and Suzanne Adely. They discuss the impacts of COVID-19 and climate change on farm workers and the lack of protections for essential workers.

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202. Marion Nestle Discusses Her New Book and the Current State of Food Politics Sep 18, 2020

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Dr. Marion Nestle about her new book Let’s Ask Marion: What You Need to Know about the Politics of Food, Nutrition, and Health. The book covers topics ranging from supplements, superfoods, and fake meat to school lunches and nutrition science. Listen with Dani and Marion as they discuss the current state of food politics and the future of the food system.

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201. A Conversation with Michael Pollan: The Omnivore’s Dilemma in 2020. Sep 09, 2020

Dani moderates a conversation with Best-Selling Author Michael Pollan, Niman Ranch's Paul Willis, and Tanka Bar’s Dawn Sherman. They discuss how we can achieve a more balanced, resilient food system that is better for our health, communities, animals and food and agriculture sector workers.

200. Suzanne Adely, Sonia Singh Discuss Food Workers’ Rights Sep 08, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Food Chain Worker Alliance Co-Directors Suzanne Adely and Sonia Singh discuss how institutions are failing to protect food workers during COVID-19. They also discuss how the Black Lives Matter movement is highlighting racial inequities in the food system. Suzanne and Sonia outline their policy objectives and talk about how the pandemic might reshape workers’ rights long term.

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199. Why Are Women Still Left Out of the Conversation? Sep 04, 2020

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani discusses a new report on the growing hunger crisis and gender inequality. Then hear from Maureen Muketha of Tule Vyema, Dr. Maureen Miruka of CARE, and writer and farmer Lisa Kivirist. They discuss the role women play in agriculture as protectors of biodiversity, seed savers, land stewards, and more.

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198. How Educators are Continuing to Support Student Wellness Aug 28, 2020

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani talks about the teachers who are working to ensure that their students remain healthy and engaged while they're home. Hear from New York City educators Stephen Ritz of the Green Bronx Machine and Tony Hillery of Harlem Grown as well as Alice Waters of the Edible Schoolyard Project and Mara Fleishman of the Chef Ann Foundation.

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197. New on the Podcast: Tom Philpott, food and agriculture correspondent for Mother Jones Magazine, discusses his new book Perilous Bounty: The Looming Collapse of American Farming and How We Can Prevent It. Aug 24, 2020

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Tom Philpott, author of the new book Perilous Bounty: The Looming Collapse of American Farming and How We Can Prevent It. They discuss the many perils the U.S. agricultural industry faces and solutions that can save it.

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196. What does better food policy look like? Aug 21, 2020

Today on "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani talks about food and agriculture policy and its impact on climate change, food insecurity, and food chain workers' livelihoods. Hear from experts including Ted Nordhaus of the Breakthrough Institute, Luis Guardia of the Food Research Action Center, and Tom Philpott, a writer for Mother Jones and author of the recently released Perilous Bounty.

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195. Ted Nordhaus of The Breakthrough Institute on How Tech and Intensification Can Save Agriculture Aug 19, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani is joined by Ted Nordhaus, founder and executive director of The Breakthrough Institute, an organization that aims to promote technological solutions to environmental challenges.

Nordhaus and The Breakthrough Institute are leaders in the ecomodernist movement, and Nordhaus is a co-author of An Ecomodernist Manifesto, published in 2015. Ecomodernism holds that humans can reduce their environmental impact by increasing the intensity and efficiency of industrial agriculture and energy — producing more on less land, and leaving more room for nature.

In this conversation, Nordhaus explains the research behind his controversial arguments in favor of high-yield crops, intensified animal production, and a globalized supply of cheap food.

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The Youth Aug 14, 2020

On today's episode, Dani focuses her spotlight on some of the young people who are shaping our food future, as well as the ways our current pandemic is impacting our children's access to food.

Will Plant Based Meat Save the World? Aug 07, 2020

192. Helga Garza Talks Latinx Farmers and Agricultural Cooperatives Jul 30, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Helga Garza, Director of Agri-Cultura Network. Dani and Helga talk about how small farms are pooling labor and resources to access larger markets for their produce. They also discuss the unique challenges that Latinx farmers face and advice for small farms to build resilience.

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191. Tom Colicchio on the Fight to Save Independent Restaurants, Irving Fain on Vertical Farming to Create a Sustainable and Safe Food Jul 27, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” restaurateur and celebrity chef Tom Colicchio talks about the Independent Restaurant Coalition’s (IRC) work to help local restaurants. He also provides insight about how policymakers and the public can help the restaurant industry. Dani is also speaking with Irving Fain, the Co-Founder and CEO of Bowery Farming, to discuss the importance of vertical farming and sustainability.

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190. Jeff Huckaby and Laura Batcha on Organic Farming. Jul 24, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Jeff Huckaby, President of Grimmway Farms and recently awarded Organic Farmer of the Year, and Laura Batcha, CEO and Executive Director of the Organic Trade Association. They discuss the growth and importance of organic farming in creating sustainable food systems.

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189. Teresa Romero discusses justice for farm workers Jul 22, 2020

President of the largest farmworker labor union in the United States, United Farm Workers, Teresa Romero, talks advocacy, fair wages, and implications of COVID-19 on farm workers.

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188. Dr. William Dietz on the Epidemic of Obesity, Venkatesh Mannar on the 2020 Global Nutrition Report Jul 17, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Dr. William Dietz, one of the world’s leading experts on obesity. They discuss why effectively tackling obesity is taking so long and what we can do to slow the obesity epidemic. Later, Dani interviews Venkatesh Mannar, chemical engineer and pioneering food technologist. They discuss the recently released 2020 Global Nutrition Report and nutritional inequities in our global food systems.

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187. Barton Seaver on Sustainable Seafood and Dennis Bagneris on Liberty’s Kitchen in New Orleans, LA Jul 16, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Barton Seaver, a chef, author, educator, and leading expert on seafood literacy and sustainable seafood. Then she talks with Dennis Bagneris, CEO of Liberty’s Kitchen in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Dani and Barton discuss seafood literacy and what chefs and consumers should know about the differences between types of seafood, how to prepare and serve them, and humans’ relationships to seafoods’ environments.

Then, Dani and Dennis discuss how Liberty’s Kitchen’s youth training program changes the lives of young people. They also talk about food justice in New Orleans and how Liberty’s Kitchen supports its participants beyond graduation.

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186. James Rogers and Lauren Baker on Turning Big Ideas into Food System Realities Jul 14, 2020

Today on Food Talk With Dani Nierenberg, James Rogers, the founder of Apeel Sciences, talks with Dani about how Apeel uses plant-based materials to extend the shelf life of produce and reduce food waste. Rogers, who has a doctoral degree in materials sciences, explains how he and a team of engineers invented Apeel based on a lofty idea. Investors in Apeel include Oprah Winfrey and singer Katy Perry, and Rogers talks with Dani about why more people should be engaged in food waste reduction.

Later, Dani talks with Lauren Baker, the director of programs for the Global Alliance for the Future of Food. The alliance is made up of over two dozen international nonprofits and is dedicated to building more resilient and equitable food systems that account for the true costs of food production. She discusses this concept of true-cost accounting, inclusive philanthropy, and how to transform good ideas into lasting change.

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185. Alex Morgan on the Rainforest Alliance’s Innovative 2020 Certification Program Jul 10, 2020

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Alex Morgan, Chief Markets Officer of Rainforest Alliance. They discuss the potential impacts of the Rainforest Alliance’s 2020 Certification Program and how it can improve the economic, social, and environmental conditions of smallholder farmers.

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184. Didier Toubia on Cultivated Meat and Paula Daniels on Good Food Purchasing Policies Jul 09, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Didier Toubia, Co-Founder and CEO of Aleph Farms. Then, she talks with Paula Daniels, Co-Founder, Chair of the Board, and Chief of What’s Next at the Center for Good Food Purchasing.

Dani and Didier discuss how the present and future of cultivated meats and how Aleph Farms is driving that movement. They also talk about why cultivated meats may be the way of the future and how they benefit human health, animal welfare, and the environment. Then, Dani and Paula discuss how the Center for Good Food Purchasing is supporting sustainable food purchasing at institutions, especially public schools, across the United States. They talk about how food purchasing by large institutions influences the entire food chain and how institutional policy changes can benefit entire communities.

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183. GT Dave Discusses Preserving the Integrity of Kombucha Jul 08, 2020

Founder of GT’s Living Foods, GT Dave, talks about the rise of kombucha and the future of the industry.

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182. Dr. Rattan Lal on Soil-Centric Approach to Food Security and Climate Change Jul 03, 2020

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg”, Dani talks with Dr. Rattan Lal, a world renowned soil scientist and recipient of the 2020 World Food Prize, whose decades of research have changed the way we think about and utilize soil. He explains how we can mitigate climate change and decrease food insecurity merely by adopting policies that promote healthier, carbon-rich soil.

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181. Kari Hamerschlag on Advocating for Worker Protections and Healthier Climate-Friendly Food. Jul 02, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Kari Hamerschlag, Deputy Director of the Food and Agriculture Program at Friends of the Earth. They discuss Kari’s work on plant-forward, climate-friendly food service initiatives, and advocacy efforts to protect the health and safety of frontline food workers.

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180. Ricardo Salvador talks Science Advocacy Jul 01, 2020

Ricardo Salvador, Director of the Food and Environment program at the Union of Concerned Scientists joins the podcast to talk about experience with research and advocacy, and the importance of evidence-based policy in U.S. food policy.

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179. Rowen White Talks Indigenous Seed Sovereignty, and Viraj Puri Says Urban Greenhouses Can Transform Produce Jun 30, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani is joined by Rowen White, the director and founder of organic seed cooperative Sierra Seeds. White is a seed keeper from the Mohawk community of Akwesasne and is an advocate for Indigenous seed sovereignty, and she talks to Dani about the important connections between seeds and people.

Later, Viraj Puri, the CEO and co-founder of Gotham Greens, tells Dani why indoor urban greenhouses have the potential to transform the food system. Gotham Greens operates sustainable greenhouses in five states and supplies salad greens, herbs, and salad dressings nationally. Puri also talks about the company’s response to COVID-19, including their use of USDA grants.

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178. Birgit Cameron and Kurt Beardslee Talk Recent Executive Order and the Fight to Restore Wild Fish Populations Jun 27, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Managing Director of Patagonia Provisions, Birgit Cameron talks about Patagonia’s recent film “Artifishal.” Cameron also shares how Patagonia’s partnerships are working to create a fair workplace and use regenerative methods to restore the environment. Dani also speaks with Kurt Beardslee, a co-founder and Executive Director of the Wild Fish Conservancy. They discuss the recent Executive Order that allows for large scale fish farming and how this order could affect wild fish populations, human health, local fishermen, and coastal economies.

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177. Dr. Felix Kwame Yeboah on Youth-Powered Agricultural Development Jun 26, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Dr. Felix Kwame Yeboah, social science researcher and professor of international development at Michigan State University. They discuss Yeboah’s recent work at the intersection of land access, youth livelihoods and agricultural policy in sub-Saharan Africa.

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176. Curt Ellis on FoodCorps and Food and Nutrition Education and Rebecca Eyre on Equity in Eating Disorder Treatment Jun 25, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Rebecca Eyre, CEO of Project HEAL and Curt Ellis, Co-Founder and CEO of FoodCorps.

Dani and Curt discuss how FoodCorps service members lead hands-on food and nutrition education in schools across the United States, why healthy school meals are so important, and the impact FoodCorps members have on healthy food access in the communities they serve.

Then, Dani and Rebecca discuss how advocates and workers across the food system can help destigmatize, educate about, or care for people with eating disorders. They also talk about Project HEAL’s Communities of Healing, why access to treatment is inequitable, and the importance of having support groups specifically for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

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175. Carlotta Mast on the Natural Products Industry and Russell Diez-Canseco talks Conscious Capitalism Jun 24, 2020

Today on Food Talk, Carlotta Mast joins Dani to talk about her role as VP of Content and the Market Leader for the New Hope Network and how the natural products industry is adapting to market disruptions caused by COVID-19. And Russell Diez Canseco, President and CEO of Vital Farms, discusses the benefits of ethically raised eggs, climate change in the pasture belt, and a Conscious Capitalism business model.

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174. Emily Broad Leib and Doug O’Brien Talk International Food Donation, and Chef Pierre Thiam Calls for Fonio on American Tables Jun 23, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani is joined by Emily Broad Leib, the director of the Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic, and Doug O’Brien, the vice president for network programs at the Global FoodBanking Network. Together, they talk about the new Global Food Donation Policy Atlas, an interactive guide that maps food donation laws and recommends ways to further reduce food waste. Data for five countries—Argentina, Canada, India, Mexico, and the United States—was released this month, and the atlas will eventually cover 15 nations.

Then, chef Pierre Thiam talks with Dani about the potential for the ancient African grain fonio to impact the lives of farmers in West Africa. He is the co-founder of Yolélé Foods, a company that imports fonio to the U.S. from countries like Thiam’s native Senegal, and helps support the smallholder farmers who grow it. Thiam says fonio can help address malnutrition, food and economic insecurity, and even climate change.

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173. Olivier De Schutter on Democratic Food Policy Reform Jun 22, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Olivier De Schutter, former UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food and current Co-Chair for the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems. They discuss the European Union’s new Farm to Fork Strategy and how democracy and diversity can bring more equity to food policy reform.

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172. Dr. Jack Kittinger on Small-Scale Fisheries Jun 21, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Dr. Jack Kittinger, Senior Director of the Blue Production Program at Conservation International’s Center for Oceans He is also a Professor of Practice in Arizona State University’s Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability.

Dani and Jack talk about small-scale fisheries, environmental and economic sustainability in fishing communities, and how Jack believes small-scale fisheries can best be supported. They also discuss the relationship between coral reefs and sustainable food systems, as well as Jack’s research on social responsibility in the seafood supply chain.

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Bringing Agrobiodiversity to Your Dinner Table: Ann Thrupp and Douglas Gayeton Jun 20, 2020

We at Food Tank want to share with you a special limited series of conversations on the important topic of agrobiodiversity, created in partnership with Food Tank and FACT - the Food Agrobiodiversity, Clarity, and Transparency group. On today's episode, Danielle speaks with Ann Thrupp of Down to Earth Innovations and Douglas Gayeton of Lexicon of Sustainability.

171. Baldemar Velasquez on Amplifying the Voices of Migrant Farmworkers Jun 17, 2020

Baldemar Velasquez, Founder and President of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee, joins the podcast to discuss labor unions, farmworkers’ rights, and advocating for change.

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170. Labor Leader Marc Perrone Explains Why Food Workers Are Still at Risk for COVID-19 Jun 16, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani is joined by Marc Perrone, the international president of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW). Perrone has been a labor leader for more than four decades and has led UFCW since 2014.

They talk about the risks food system workers face from COVID-19, and why shoppers can’t let their commitment to protecting themselves and others start to slip. The UFCW has also called for grocery employees to be designated as first responders, and Perrone explains why this status would be important to securing better protections and even pay for vital food system workers.

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Bringing Agrobiodiversity to Your Dinner Table: Stefano Padulosi Jun 14, 2020

We at Food Tank want to share with you a special limited series of conversations on the important topic of agrobiodiversity, created in partnership with Food Tank and FACT - the Food Agrobiodiversity, Clarity, and Transparency group. On today's episode, Danielle speaks with Stefano Padulosi of Bioversity International/CIAT.

169. Sara Roversi Talk Future Food Institute and Food Technology Jun 13, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” the founder of Future Food Institute Sara Roversi talks about the Future Food Institute’s usage of technology and research to create a sustainable agri-food system. She also provides advice for how students and teachers can take advantage of the recent online learning platform.

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168. Amy Senter on Leading Corporate Sustainability Strategy and Karen Lehman on Effective Ways to Fund Local Food Systems Jun 12, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Amy Senter, Chief Sustainability Officer for multinational food corporation, Kellogg. They discuss the company’s commitments to responsible sourcing and natural resource conservation. Dani also interviews Karen Lehman, director of Fresh Taste, an initiative dedicated to relocalizing the Chicago foodshed. They discuss effective ways to fund local food systems to ensure access and equity for local consumers, producers and businesses.

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167. Chef Marc Murphy on the Restaurant Industry and Finding New Opportunities Jun 10, 2020

Chef Marc Murphy joins the podcast to talk about his culinary style, advocacy in the food system, the future of the restaurant industry, and exciting new opportunities in his career.

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166. On World Oceans Day, Mark Zimring and Niaz Dorry Talk About Building Sustainable Fisheries of All Sizes Jun 09, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” in honor of World Oceans Day, Dani is joined by two expert advocates for more sustainable fishing practices and better conservation of our oceans’ resources.

Mark Zimring focuses on large-scale fisheries at The Nature Conservancy, where he works to monitor and protect fisheries with a specific emphasis on tuna in the Indian and Pacific oceans. He explains how COVID-19 has disrupted fisheries around the world—and how conservation efforts can come back from the pandemic even stronger than before.

Then, Dani talks with Niaz Dorry, the coordinating director of the Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance and the executive director of the National Family Farm Coalition. Dorry shares more about her unique vision for the interdependence of sea- and land-based food production, which brought her to lead both organizations jointly.

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165. Emily Simoness Talks the Intersection of Food and the Arts, Feeding Food-Insecure Families Jun 06, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Founder and Executive Director of SPACE on Ryder Farm, Emily Simoness, talks about SPACE’s intentions to support food-insecure families, the intersection of the food system and the arts, and the ways that artist residencies at SPACE can bring more people into the food system.

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164. Marc Oshima on Innovations in Urban Vertical Farming and Frida Herrera-Endinjok on Nutrition Justice Jun 05, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Marc Oshima, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer for AeroFarms, a technology company that operates indoor vertical farms around the world. They discuss how the latest innovations in controlled agriculture can bring healthy food to urban communities while also minimizing environmental impact. Dani also interviews Frida Herrera-Endinjok, a student activist, master gardener, and food system leader from California State University at Northridge. They discuss Frida’s work eliminating food waste on college campuses and improving nutrition in underserved communities through urban community gardening education.

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163. Nancy Roman on Fresh Food Distribution and Promoting Healthy Eating Among Children Jun 04, 2020

Dani and Nancy Roman, CEO and President of Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) discuss PHA’s new food distribution initiative, the importance of healthy eating among children, and the ways that industry leaders in the food and wellness industry are responding to a rapidly changing landscape.

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162. Panera’s Sara Burnett and Farmer Ron Mardesen on Building Healthy, Humane Supply Chains Jun 02, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani is joined by Sara Burnett, the vice president for wellness and food policy at Panera, and Ron Mardesen, an Iowa farmer who sells humanely raised hogs to Niman Ranch.

They talk about how both restaurants and farmers are adapting to COVID-19, reducing food waste, and forming sustainable partnerships.

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161. Devon Klatell, Dr. Katie Wilson Talk the Role of Philanthropy, School Lunches, and Access to Healthy Food May 30, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Devon Klatell, Managing Director of Food Initiative at The Rockefeller Foundation and Dr. Katie Wilson, Executive Director at Urban School Food Alliance talk about what is required to ensure children receive healthy, nutritious food. They discuss the role of philanthropy, school lunch distribution efforts, and the recent USDA-FNS nationwide waivers.

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160. New on the Podcast: Marcus Benedetti on the Future of Dairy Farming and Robert Jones on Sustainable Aquaculture May 29, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Robert Jones, Global Lead for The Nature Conservancy’s Aquaculture Program and Marcus Benedetti, CEO and third-generation owner of dairy company, Clover Sonoma. They discuss sustainability in the aquaculture and dairy industries.

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159. Colby Duren Talks Indigenous Food and Agriculture Policy May 28, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Colby Duren, Director of the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative.

Dani and Colby discuss food and agriculture policy from Tribal governments to the federal government. They also talk about the importance of teaching youth about agriculture, business, policy, and nutrition.

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158. Chris Barrett Discusses the Ways Research Can Inform Agricultural Policy May 27, 2020

Chris Barrett, professor at Cornell University, discusses his how his economic research can help reduce malnutrition and poverty.

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157 - Lawrence Haddad on Promoting Nutritious Foods, Josef Schmidhuber on Agricultural Economics May 25, 2020

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Lawrence Haddad, the Executive Director of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). GAIN works with governments, nonprofit organizations, and businesses to promote nutritious foods in areas of the world with malnutrition. Haddad describes to Dani the current state of countries facing malnutrition and the efforts GAIN is taking to improve those conditions. Then, Dani interviews Josef Schmidhuber, Deputy Director for the Division of Labor and Markets at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization to discuss the resilience of the agricultural sector.

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156: Rose Hayden-Smith on the Recent Rise in Home Gardening May 22, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Rose Hayden-Smith Emeritus University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Advisor and author of Sowing the Seeds of Victory: American Gardening Programs of World War I. They talk about the history of crisis gardening in the U.S. and the growing interest in home gardens today.

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155. Dr. Maureen Miruka Discusses Women and Agriculture and Roger Thurow Talks Global Food Insecurity Amid American Abundance May 21, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Dr. Maureen Miruka, Director for Gender, Youth & Livelihoods at CARE USA and Roger Thurow, Senior Fellow at The Chicago Council on Global Affairs.

Dani and Dr. Miruka discuss women and agriculture and how CARE is invested in programs that empower women. Then, Dani and Roger talk about the breakdown of the United States’ food chain and why global food security persists amid an abundance of food in the U.S.

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154. Tony Hillery Discusses Food Justice and Chandani Punia Talks About the Connection Between Hunger and Education May 20, 2020

On Food Talk today: Tony Hillery of Harlem Grown talks about the importance of understanding food justice at a young age; Chandani Punia of Akshaya Patra discusses the connection between hunger, education, and inclusive program innovation.

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153. Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian On Creating Healthier American Diets and Nutrition Programs May 19, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani is joined by Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, a cardiologist, professor, and the dean of the Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy.

Dr. Mozaffarian has written widely on the connections between diet and health, the food is medicine movement, and policy responses to obesity and malnutrition. In 2019, the 50th anniversary of the 1969 White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health, Dr. Mozaffarian co-chaired a conference to highlight modern health and nutrition challenges that need to be addressed. In March 2020, the conference co-chairs and report workgroup released a policy report, and Dr. Mozaffarian talks to Dani about the main recommendations.

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152. Rob Larew Talks Corporate Consolidation in the Food System May 18, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with the president of the National Farmers Union (NFU), Rob Larew. They discuss the importance of rebuilding rural communities that support farmers, ranchers, and fishers. Larew also discusses NFU’s new tool that brings policymakers, farmers, ranchers, and fishers together to combat climate change.

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151. LaDonna Sanders-Redmond on the Importance of Co-ops May 16, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Director of Soul Food Monologues LaDonna Sanders-Redmond talks about co-ops’ role in the food system. Sanders-Redmond also discusses ways that art can address injustice faced in the food system.

150. Patrick Holden on Sustainable Agriculture May 15, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Patrick Holden of the Sustainable Food Trust. They discuss recent trends in the sustainable food and agriculture sectors.

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149. Lauren Cox and Jeff Moyer Talk Organic Food and Agriculture May 14, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Lauren Cox, Organic Procurement at GA Organics and Jeff Moyer, CEO of the Rodale Institute.

Dani and Lauren discuss how GA Organics has helped launch Food Fight GA to ensure people in Georgia have access to organic food. Then, Dani and Jeff talk about the organic agriculture industry and a regenerative food system.

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148. John Piotti discusses a farmers’ relief fund and Ruben Echeverria talks global food policy May 13, 2020

John Piotti of the American Farmland Trust joins the podcast to discuss efforts to help small farmers and the environment, and Ruben Echeverria with the International Food Policy Research Institute, talks with Dani about the experience of those in the Global South during the pandemic.

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147. Local Food Leaders Gwen Kokes and Lori Cochran-Dougall Share How to Boost Access to Fresh Crops May 12, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with two leaders in their cities' local food systems.

First, Dani is joined by Gwen Kokes, the Food and Farm Manager at Civic Works, who leads the Baltimore nonprofit’s food security initiatives. Civic Works operates an urban farm and mobile market, a food forestry project, and an initiative to revitalize empty lots for gardening. She and Dani discuss the importance of food security and the ways Civic Works has served the community during COVID-19.

Then, Dani speaks with Lori Cochran-Dougall, the executive director of the Westport Farmers' Market in Westport, Connecticut. As the leader of the market for nearly a decade, Cochran-Dougall has completely revitalized it and focuses predominantly on local and organic produce. They talk about promoting sustainability in regional food systems and about the role of the farmers market in a community.

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146. Frances Moore Lappe on using living democracy to build a sustainable food system May 09, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews author Frances Moore Lappe, co-founder of Small Planet Institute, a nonprofit organization that aims to use communication tools to spread living democracy. They discuss how the food system has changed in the 50 years since Diet for a Small Planet was released and what it takes to build a living democracy.

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145. Stephen Ritz on urban farming and food access in the Bronx May 08, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Stephen Ritz, South Bronx Educator and Founder of Green Bronx Machine. They discuss food security in New York City and how his organization is moving forward with food access efforts.

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144. Nate Mook, CEO of World Central Kitchen Talks #ChefsForAmerica May 07, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Nate Mook, CEO of World Central Kitchen. Dani and Nate Mook discuss how World Central Kitchen is mobilizing restaurants across the United States to serve 250,000 meals a day to people in need.

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143. Chefs Amy Sins and Erik Bruner-Yang on food and community relief efforts May 06, 2020

Today on “Food Talk”, Louisiana chef, Amy Sins, discusses work with Second Harvest Food Bank and the food culture in Louisiana. Washington, D.C. chef and restaurateur, Erik Bruner-Yang, joins Dani to talk about the Power of 10 initiative and the restaurant industry during coronavirus.

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142. Maureen Muketha Discusses Tule Vyema’s Efforts to Boost Food Security in Kenya with Sack Farming May 05, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani is joined by Maureen Muketha, a nutritionist in Kenya and the founder of the food security organization Tule Vyema.

In Muketha’s hometown of Kiserian, Kenya, Tule Vyema works to end malnutrition with sack farming. Women learn how to grow indigenous crops to boost their families’ food security and sell surplus to earn their own income. Muketha also conducts information sessions on nutrition and health, and Tule Vyema holds regular deworming drives to eliminate parasitic worms in children. Since 2017, Tule Vyema has helped over 400 households become more food-secure and has dewormed more than 1,200 children.

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141. Kellee James and Victor Friedberg on how we can use agriculture technology to assist food and agriculture businesses during COVID-19. May 02, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Mercaris CEO Kellee James and Victor Friedberg, founder of FoodShot Global. They discuss Mercaris’ report on COVID-19 could impact the livestock, grain, and crop markets in the agriculture market and FoodShot’s recent challenge, “Precision Protein.”

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140. Entrepreneur Rachel Krupa on supporting sustainable businesses May 01, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews entrepreneur Rachel Krupa, Founder of The Goods Mart, a convenience store focused on making sustainable products accessible to all. They discuss how COVID-19 is affecting food and agriculture markets and what steps are needed to keep our food system affordable and sustainable for everyone.

139. Kristen Suokko Talks Small Farms, COVID-19 Apr 30, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Kristen Suokko, Executive Director of Local Food Hub.

They discuss the impact the impact COVID-19 is having on small farms in Virginia. Suokko shares how Local Food Hub is helping make sure food from local farms reaches local customers. She also discusses how local food systems might look in the future as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.

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138. Sean Pessarra on sustainable farming and Ben Lilliston on pro small-scale farming policy during COVID-19 Apr 29, 2020

Sean Pessarra, of Heifer Ranch, and Ben Lilliston, of the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy, talk with Dani about the impact of coronavirus on sustainable farming and the policy implications of the current government relief bills.

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137. Nate Kleinman and Albie Miles on Community Food Sovereignty During COVID-19 Apr 28, 2020

What do community food systems look like during COVID-19?

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Nate Kleinman, an activist and farmer who co-founded the Experimental Farming Network (EFN). EFN allows seed breeders and growers around the world to share techniques and calls-to-action, which Kleinman believes can help address climate change social injustices. He describes to Dani how community gardens can help restore local food sovereignty during COVID-19.

Later, Dani speaks with professor Albie Miles, who researches and teaches in the Sustainable Community Food Systems Program at the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu. He explains how COVID-19 is worsening the existing vulnerabilities in the Hawai’ian food system, and calls for greater support for sustainable family farms, well-paying agricultural jobs, and indigenous traditions.

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136. Eric Adams and Vimlendra Sharan Talk Food Policy Response, COVID-19 Apr 25, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Eric Adams, President of Brooklyn Borough in N.Y.C., and Vimlendra Sharan, Director of the FAO Liaison Office for North America. They discuss how the pandemic is affecting our food supply chain and how the FAO is creating policies to ensure people have access to quality food during the pandemic.

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135. Cummins talks Green New Deal, Regenerative Agriculture, COVID-19 Apr 24, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews activists Ronnie Cummins, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Organic Consumers Association. They discuss how a Green New Deal with incentives for regenerative agriculture could protect our food system in future crises.

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134. Jeff Gordinier and Leah Lizarondo Talk About How Restaurants Will Survive and Food Recovery Apr 23, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Jeff Gordinier, the Food and Drink editor at Esquire about whether independent restaurants can survive COVID-19 and how large food chains are getting more support than small resturants under the CARES Act. Later, she interviews Leah Lizarondo of 412 Food Recovery about how technology can help better recover and redistrubute food during the pandemic.

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133. Pekka Pesonen and Daniel Katz Talk Supporting Farmers During COVID-19 Apr 22, 2020

Pekka Pesonen, Secretary General of Copa-Cogeca, and Daniel Katz, Vice President of Environment programs at the Overbrook Foundation talk about how their companies can help support farmers and discuss philanthropy during the coronavirus outbreak.

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132. Fabrice De Clerck and Amy Wu on Innovating a Better Food System Apr 21, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Fabrice De Clerck, the science director at EAT, about how eating within the planet’s limits can help save the global food system. Later, she interviews Amy Wu, the founder of From Farms to Incubators, a multimedia project that aims to document and share stories of women solving farming’s biggest challenges. She and Dani discuss stories of women who are driving some of the biggest innovations in agriculture and technology.

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131. Maximo Torero Discusses Food Security and COVID-19 Apr 18, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Maximo Torero, Chief Economist at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. They discuss the need to keep global supply chains strong in response to COVID-19.

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130. Dan Barber and Luke Saunders on Keeping the Farm-to-Community Connection During COVID-19 Apr 17, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Dan Barber, Executive Chef and Co-Founder of Blue Hill at Stone Barns, and Luke Saunders, Founder and CEO of Farmer’s Fridge. They discuss how the pandemic is affecting our food supply chain and the steps their businesses are taking to offer farm fresh products to communities in need.

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129. Marc Zornes, Devin De Wulfe Talk Food Waste, Food Delivery, COVID-19 Apr 16, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Marc Zornes, Co-founder and CEO of Winnow and Devin De Wulfe, Co-founder of Feed the Front Line NOLA. Dani and Marc Zornes discuss how artificial intelligence is helping the hospitality sector reduce food waste during the ongoing global health crisis. Then, Dani and Devin discuss Feed the Front Line NOLA’s efforts to deliver food from local restaurants to hospital workers and why they are employing artists and musicians to do it.

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128. Christina Ferzli and Britt Lundgren talk sustainable food business and COVID-19 Apr 15, 2020

Christina Ferzli, Director of Corporate Global Affairs at Ocean Spray, and Britt Lundgren, Director of Organic and Sustainable Agriculture at Stoneyfield Organic talk with Dani about how their companies can help support farmers and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. They hope to help protect the farmers who are working to protect our planet.

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127. Dan Glickman Talks Food Security, Diet, and COVID-19 Apr 14, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” former Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman talks about how our diets can help flatten the curve of COVID-19. He also shares the lessons he hopes policymakers—and the public—learn from the pandemic.

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126. Kathleen Finlay Discusses Regional Farming, COVID-19 Apr 11, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Kathleen Finlay, President of the Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming. They discuss regional farming, community resilience, and the challenges COVID-19 poses to everyone in the supply chain, from farmers to restaurant workers.

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125. Jim Perdue, Tom McDougall Talk Supply Chain, COVID-19 Apr 10, 2020

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Jim Perdue, Chairman and Advertising Spokesman of Perdue Farms and Tom McDougall, Founder and CEO of 4P Foods. They discuss the importance of focusing on farmers, the challenges farmers face during COVID-19, and the approaches Perdue Farms and 4P Foods are taking to keep people safe and fed during the crisis.

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124. Louisa Burwood-Taylor on Food Technology During COVID-19 Apr 08, 2020

Dani Nierenberg talks with Louisa Burwood-Taylor, Head of Media & Research for AgFunder and chief editor of their news site AFN.

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123. Eleanor Kuntz Talks Cannabis Appellations, Herbalism Apr 04, 2020

Dani Nierenberg talks with Eleanor Kuntz, co-founder and CEO of LeafWorks Inc, to discuss how they want to help customers identify the cannabis they are buying.

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122. Dr. Mark Hyman Talks Functional Medicine, COVID-19 Apr 03, 2020

Dani Nierenberg talks with Dr. Mark Hyman, Director, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, to discuss the steps needed to stop the spread of COVID-19.

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121. Fatema Sumar Talks Oxfam America’s Response to COVID-19 Apr 02, 2020

Dani Nierenberg talks with Fatema Sumar, Vice President of Global Programs at Oxfam America, about the actions they are taking to fight COVID-19 globally.

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120. Mike Curtin Talks DC Central Kitchen, COVID-19 Apr 01, 2020

Dani Nierenberg talks with Mike Curtin, CEO of DC Central Kitchen, to discuss their efforts to combat hunger and poverty in the face of COVID-19.

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119. Holly Rippon-Butler Talks Young Farmers, COVID-19 Apr 01, 2020

Dani Nierenberg talks with Holly Rippon-Butler, Land Access Program Director at the National Young Farmers Coalition, about what we need to do to support young farmers in the face of COVID-19.

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118. Purdue University’s Jayson Lusk Discusses The Economics of COVID-19 Apr 01, 2020

Dani Nierenberg talks with Dr. Jayson Lusk, the head of the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

117. Garry Michael Talks Fresh Food Delivery, COVID-19 Apr 01, 2020

Dani Nierenberg talks with Garry Michael, Co-Founder and CEO of Farm2Me, a food e-delivery service that specializes in local food, about how fresh food delivery is more important than ever in the face of COVID-19.

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116. Jenique Jones From City Harvest Talks COVID-19 Impact Mar 31, 2020

Dani Nierenberg talks with Jenique Jones, Senior Director of Program Operations at City Harvest, a food rescue organization based in New York. They discuss City Harvest’s efforts to get excess food to the needy, and the growing number of food insecure people caused by the COVID-19 crisis.

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115. Caesaré Assad On The Food System, COVID-19 Mar 31, 2020

Dani Nierenberg talks with Caesaré Assad, CEO of Food System 6 (FS6), about the solutions that FS6 and other accelerators are creating to support farmers and entrepreneurs in the face of COVID-19.

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114. Liz Neumark Talks Teaching Healthy Habits to Kids, COVID-19 Mar 30, 2020

Dani Nierenberg talks with Liz Neumark, Founder and CEO of Great Performances and Founder and Board Member of The Sylvia Center, about the impact of COVID-19 on the catering industry. They also discuss helping children learn healthy habits, which is particularly important in our current climate.

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113. Saru Jayaraman Talks Fair Wages, COVID-19 Mar 29, 2020

Dani Nierenberg talks with Saru Jayaraman, President of One Fair Wage and Director of the Food Labor Research Center at the University of California, Berkeley about the possible catastrophic effects that COVID-19 may pose on our country and the world.

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112. Regina Anderson Talks Food Recovery Network, COVID-19 Mar 29, 2020

Dani Nierenberg talks with Regina Anderson, Executive Director of the Food Recovery Network, about the surplus food problem that the COVID-19 pandemic will create.

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111. Katherine Miller from the James Beard Foundation Talks COVID-19, the impact on restaurants, the future of food Mar 28, 2020

Dani Nierenberg talks with Katherine Miller, Vice President of Impact at the James Beard Foundation and founding executive director of the Chef Action Network, about COVID-19’s impact on the restaurant industry. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

110. Mark Ritchie Talks Global Minnesota, COVID-19, and Expo 2027 Mar 26, 2020

Dani Nierenberg talks with Mark Ritchie, President of Global Minnesota, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that connects individuals, organizations and communities to the world. They discuss Ritchie’s bid to host the 2027 World Expo in Minnesota, with a proposed theme of Wellness and Well Being For All: Healthy People, Healthy Planet.”

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109. Emily Broad Leib talks Food Law and COVID-19 Mar 26, 2020

Dani Nierenberg talks with Emily Broad Leib, Clinical Professor at Harvard Law School & Director of Harvard Law School's Food Law & Policy Clinic, about protecting and promoting better wages for food workers in the COVID-19 crisis.

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108. Mill City Farmers Markets Innovates Around COVID-19 Mar 25, 2020

Dani Nierenberg Talks with Martha Archer, executive director of Mill City Farmers Markets, about supporting local farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the concept of physical distancing versus social distancing.

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107. Chef Steven Satterfield And Miller Union Respond to COVID-19 Mar 25, 2020

Dani Nierenberg Talks with James Beard award winning chef Steven Satterfield, executive chef and co-owner of Miller Union, about how the restaurant industry is handling the COVID-19 pandemic.

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106. School Lunches Are As Important As Ever, Says Fleishman Mar 24, 2020

Dani Nierenberg Talks with Mara Fleishman, CEO of the Chef Ann Foundation, about the vital need to feed food insecure children during school closures.

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105. Gene Baur Talks Farm Animals In Crisis Mar 24, 2020

Dani Nierenberg Talks with Gene Baur, President and Co-Founder of Farm Sanctuary, about plant based proteins and how factory farms can lead to disease.

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104. Bob Martin Talks About Citizen Eaters and COVID-19 Mar 22, 2020

Dani Nierenberg Talks with Bob Martin, Director of Food Systems Policy, at the Johns Hopkins Center For a Liveable Future, about the origin of COVID-19 and the effect of animal production on human health.

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103. Joi Chevalier from the Cook’s Nook talks about how COVID-19 is impacting food start ups Mar 21, 2020

Dani Nierenberg Talks with Joi Chevalier, Founder and CEO of The Cook’s Nook, about how COVID-19 is impacting food start ups.

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102. We Must Meet The Needs Of Those Most Affected By COVID-19, Says Kimbal & Christiana Musk Mar 20, 2020

Dani Nierenberg talks with Kimbal and Christiana Musk about the importance of feeding food insecure children while schools are closed.

101. Food Workers Are On The Front Line In The Fight Against COVID-19, Says Patel  Mar 19, 2020

Dani Nierenberg talks with Raj Patel, Research Professor in the Lyndon B Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas, about the impact of COVID-19 on food and farm workers.

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100. Being Healthy Isn’t a Fad (especially in the face of COVID-19), says Katz Mar 16, 2020

Dani Nierenberg talks with Dr. David L. Katz, founding director of Yale University’s Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, about eating healthy by staying away from diet fads. He also touches on COVID-19, and gives us some reassuring perspective.

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99. Helping Local Farmers in Madagascar Create Sustainable (And Profitable) Businesses Mar 11, 2020

Dani Nieremberg chats with Tim McCollum, founder and CEO of Beyond Good, an organic chocolate company that exclusively sources cacao from local farmers in Madagascar.

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98. Accelerating the Local Food Industry Mar 06, 2020

Journalist Dawn Reiss and Jim Slama, founder and CEO of Chicago non-profit FamilyFarmed and co-founder of Naturally Chicago discuss the importance of buying local and funding local food startups.

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97. The Impact of Food on Economic Development Mar 04, 2020

Dalton Barker of Crain’s Chicago Business and Walter Burnett Jr, Alderman of Chicago’s 27th Ward discuss the effect of expensive but high quality restaurants opening in previously underserved neighborhoods.

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96. Supporting Organic Farms at the Market and the Bank Feb 28, 2020

Raya Carr, Events Coordinator and Shepherdess at Mint Creek Farms, shares new ways that we as consumers and investors can support local organic farmers, and those who want to start their own farms.

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95. Collective power can help us buy better food, says Jose Oliva Feb 26, 2020

Jose Oliva, campaign director of HEAL Food Alliance, talks about the power of collective procurement and the high cost of cheap food.

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