Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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