Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

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

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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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