Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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

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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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