Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

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

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

216. A Conversation With Asma Khan Dec 02, 2020

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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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