Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

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

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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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