Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)
576 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 134 ratingsFood Tank's Danielle Nierenberg chats with the most important folks in the food industry about the most important food news, released every Thursday.
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382. Yazen Al Kodmani on Creating an Ecosystem of Sustainable Agriculture in the UAE
June 15, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBOn "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Yazen Al Kodmani, a farmer and the Deputy General Manager at Emirates Bio Farm (EBF), the largest organic farm in the United Arab Emirates. They discuss why it's critical for the UAE to grow their own food for the health of local communities and national security and challenge preconceived notions around the barriers of food production in arid regions. They also discuss opportunities provided by advancements in agri-foodtechnology and the...
381. From Policy to Progress: Unpacking the 2023 Farm Bill
June 08, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 174 MBDuring a special virtual event hosted by Food Tank, food policy experts sat down to discuss the upcoming Farm Bill. Panelists discuss why the Farm Bill is structured the way it is; finding the humanity in this complex, lengthy piece of legislation; and opportunities to create the policy change we want to see. Speakers include Marion Nestle, author, nutritionist, and Professor Emerita at New York University; Kathleen Merrigan, Professor and Executive Director of the Swette Center for Sustai...
380 A Special Conversation with Below Deck's Chef Dave White
June 02, 2023 07:05 - 43 minutes - 69.6 MBOn "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Below Deck's Chef Dave White. This was held as an exclusive interactive live event for Food Tank members. They discuss his recent experience in Ukraine, as well as how becoming a chef helped him find his path in life. If you're not already a member, make sure to sign up today so you can join our members-only livestreams and interact with the most important voices in food. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it...
379. Mercedes Diane Griffin Forbes on Bridging the Gender Gap in Agriculture
May 25, 2023 07:05 - 41 minutes - 65.2 MBOn "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Mercedes Diane Griffin Forbes. The Founder and Editor of DG Speaks and Founder of the Mercedes Parra Foundation for Women and Girls, Forbes has devoted her career to promoting gender equity, sustainable economic growth, and positive social development. They discuss Forbes' work to support female agriculturalists and close the gender gap, her recent trip to Uzbekistan to help farmers engage with digital marketing, and how she's using her p...
378. Dr. M. Jahi Johnson-Chappell on the Link Between Ending Hunger and Deepening Democracy
May 18, 2023 07:05 - 54 minutes - 81 MBOn "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Dr. M. Jahi Johnson-Chappell, the Director of the Center for Regional Food Systems at Michigan State University. They discuss the barriers to feeding the world’s population despite having enough food, the growing interest in regional food systems following supply chain shocks during the COVID-19 pandemic, and whether a true food movement exists in the United States. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would...
377: Bonus Episode: Seeds of Success: Investing in Farmers for a Sustainable Future
May 12, 2023 07:05 - 44 minutes - 67.4 MBAs part of a recent event recorded live from Capitol Hill, policymakers and food systems leaders discussed the importance of centering farmers’ voices, connecting the dots between agriculture and climate resilience, and solutions that can help producers and their communities thrive. Speakers include Senator Chris Coons, Congressmember Sara Jacobs, Craig Cogut of Pegasus Capital, Ambassador Ertharin Cousin of Food Systems for the Future, Simballa Sylla of Sustainable African Foods, Samir Ibra...
376. Mohamed Attia on Advocating for Street Vendors
May 11, 2023 07:05 - 42 minutes - 66.1 MBOn "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Mohamed Attia, the Managing Director of the Street Vendor Project, an organization that fights for the rights of street vendors across New York City and helped successfully advocate to increase the number of permits available to street vendors to allow them to operate legally. They discuss the importance of defending and supporting these entrepreneurs. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the worl...
375. Keith Agoada and Craig Cogut on the New Coalition for Farmers and Food Security
May 04, 2023 07:05 - 37 minutes - 57 MBOn "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Keith Agoada, Founder and CEO of Producers Trust and Craig Cogut, Founder, Chair, and CEO of Pegasus Capital. They discuss the importance of market access and purchasing commitments for farmers' livelihoods, how a new coalition is working to drive tangible action to transform food and agriculture systems, and what lies ahead on the road to COP28 in Dubai. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean th...
374. Noreen Springstead on Breaking Down Structural Barriers to Healthy Eating
April 27, 2023 07:05 - 43 minutes - 65.4 MBOn "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Noreen Springstead, President and CEO of Partnership for a Healthier America. They discuss how PHA is supporting the implementation of the White House’s National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health; the analysis of racial and economic injustice that is crucial to understanding why food insecurity in the United States persists; and the role of local government in carrying the food movement forward. While you’re listening, subsc...
373. Leah Penniman on the Earth as Text, Teacher, and Kin
April 20, 2023 07:05 - 46 minutes - 71 MBOn "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks with Leah Penniman, a farmer, author, and food systems advocate who just released her new book Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists. They discuss the power of listening to and learning from the earth, the urgency of the environmental justice movement, and the process of leaning into collaboration and co-creation. This conversation was part of a live, virtual event available only to Food Tank members, which fe...
372. Sally Worley on Cultivating a Farmer-Led Network to Build Resilient Farms and Communities
April 13, 2023 07:05 - 38 minutes - 60.3 MBOn "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Sally Worley, Executive Director of the Practical Farmers of Iowa. They discuss the work the organization is doing to support farmer-led research and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, diversify Iowa's agricultural landscape, and bring more young and beginning farmers onto the land. 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 ...
371. Richard Trumka Jr. on Uncovering the Hidden Health Hazards of Gas Stoves
April 06, 2023 07:05 - 43 minutes - 68.3 MBOn "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Richard Trumka Jr., a Commissioner of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). They discuss the recent research that suggests almost 13 percent of childhood asthma cases in the U.S. are attributable to gas stove use, potential regulations to protect households from the hazards of gas cooking, and concerns around the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's response to the presence of toxic heavy metals in baby food. While you...
370. Stuart Appelbaum and Michael Foster on Stories of Courage and Collective Action in the Food Industry
March 30, 2023 07:05 - 33 minutes - 51.3 MBAs part of a recent event, Dani sat down with Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) and Michael “Big Mike” Foster, a lead organizer for RWDSU. On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” listen to that conversation as they discuss the intimidation tactics companies use to discourage employees from organizing, the labor movement that workers of all ages are driving forward, and how everyone from policymakers to eaters can support the right to for...
369. Dr. Abdou Tenkouano on Empowering Local Actors of Change for Locally Focused Solutions
March 23, 2023 07:05 - 43 minutes - 65.4 MBOn "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks with Dr. Abdou Tenkouano, Executive Director of CORAF (the West and Central Africa Council for Agricultural Research and Development). They discuss how CORAF is taking an integrated approach to tackle agricultural issues in 23 countries across the African continent, the benefits and limitations of international humanitarian aid, and moving away from buzzwords to respond to the expressed needs of communities. This conversation was part of a li...
368. Congressmember Earl Blumenauer on Food and Farming Policy that Meets the Needs of People and Planet
March 16, 2023 07:05 - 21 minutes - 33 MBAs part of Food Tank’s recent event at SXSW, in partnership with Huston-Tillotson University and Driscoll’s, Dani sat down with Congressmember Earl Blumenauer, who has represented Oregon’s third Congressional district since 1996. They discuss why an industrialized approach to agriculture removes people from the food they eat, the benefits of school gardens, and opportunities to break down siloes between the country’s food and healthcare systems. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate,...
367. Tambra Raye Stevenson on the 'Food Sheroes' Changing the Trajectory of Their Communities
March 09, 2023 08:05 - 51 minutes - 81.2 MBOn "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Tambra Raye Stevenson, the Founder and CEO of Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics And Agriculture (WANDA). They discuss what it means to be a storyteller who can uplift the voices of Black women in food, the importance of celebrating the diversity of Black American foodways, and why WANDA is advocating for a Food Bill of Rights that takes a comprehensive and holistic approach to food and agriculture systems in the United States. Wh...
366. Sally McGee on the Shellfish Growers Uniting in the Face of the Climate Crisis
March 02, 2023 08:05 - 46 minutes - 71.5 MBOn "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks with Sally McGee, Project Manager for the Shellfish Growers Climate Coalition and The Nature Conservancy' Director of Climate and Strategic Initiatives for the Global Aquaculture Team. They discuss the impacts of the rising water temperatures and ocean acidification on aquatic ecosystems, why oysters are environmental powerhouses, and what the Shellfish Growers Climate Coalition is doing to help more than 270 shellfish producers feeling the eff...
365. Dr. Mark Hyman on Why Your Body is Your Best Doctor
February 23, 2023 08:05 - 49 minutes - 77.9 MBOn "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks Dr. Mark Hyman, the founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, the Founder and a fourteen-time New York Times best-selling author who just released his latest book Young Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life. They discuss why food is medicine for both humans and the planet, what it means to eat with longevity in mind, and why it's important for everyone to listen to their bodies to find a diet that works best for t...
364. Ted Matthews on Why You Can’t Understand Farming if You Don’t Understand Farmers
February 16, 2023 10:03 - 54 minutes - 85 MBOn "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks to Ted Matthews of the Rural Mental Health Outreach Program. They discuss the isolation and stress that farmers face, why mental health is a community issue, and the importance of embracing kindness for oneself. 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.
363. Rev. Eugene Cho on Addressing Hunger and Acknowledging the Common Bond of Humanity
February 09, 2023 08:05 - 55 minutes - 84.8 MBOn "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks to President and CEO of Bread for the World Rev. Eugene Cho. They discuss why Bread for the World's anti-hunger work focuses on advocacy targeting legislators over direct relief, the effectiveness of nutrition assistance programs and the Child Tax Credit in addressing food insecurity, and the way faith shapes Cho's understanding of his work. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to ha...
362. Alice Waters on the Greatest Gift We Can Give the Next Generation
February 02, 2023 08:05 - 48 minutes - 72.5 MBOn "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks to award-winning chef, author, and food systems advocate Alice Waters. They discuss the remarkable evolution of the Edible Schoolyard Project that Waters founded in 1995, the power of eating together and cultivating local communities, and why supporting producers who grow food for schools is one of the best gifts we can give to the next generation. This conversation was part of a live conversation available only to Food Tank members, whi...
361. Mark Schleusener on the Data that Shapes Food and Farming Systems
January 26, 2023 08:05 - 47 minutes - 72.2 MBOn "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Mark Schleusener, Illinois State Statistician for the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service Information. They discuss how the USDA's Census of Agriculture informs food policy in the country, supporting opportunities for young farmers, and what the USDA can do to help veterans transition into agriculture. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to hav...
360. Diane Holdorf on Corporate Accountability for Climate Action
January 20, 2023 08:05 - 55 minutes - 72.6 MBOn "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Diane Holdorf, Executive Vice President for the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). They discuss how WBCSD encourages cooperation among some of the world's leading companies, the importance of mandatory reporting to accelerate systems change, and what the Good Food Finance Network is doing to raise ambitions and drive action. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the worl...
359. Michael Fakhri on Good Food as a Human Right
January 12, 2023 08:05 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBOn "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Michael Fakrhi, U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food and a Professor at the University of Oregon School of Law. They discuss Fakhri's role as the good conscience for the U.N. system, why governments are returning to the status quo rather than expanding innovative solutions to increase food access, and the promise of agroecology as a way forward. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the...
358. Kim Nace on Framing Urine as an Agricultural Resource, not Waste
January 05, 2023 08:05 - 26 minutes - 35.6 MBOn "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 Da...
357. Meeting the Momentum of the Food Movement in 2023
January 01, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 71.5 MBOn 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; ...
356. Niyeti Shah and Lucy Shanker on Celebrating a Win for the Food Movement
December 29, 2022 08:05 - 32 minutes - 41.2 MBOn "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, ...
355. Lewis Perkins on Bridging the Worlds of Food and Fashion
December 22, 2022 08:05 - 48 minutes - 68.6 MBOn “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 ...
354. Verónica Mazariegos-Anastassiou on the Legacy Today's Young Farmers Can Leave Behind
December 15, 2022 08:05 - 28 minutes - 37 MBOn “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 Ta...
353. Helena Bottemiller Evich on Reaching a Tipping Point in Food and Ag Journalism
December 08, 2022 17:43 - 44 minutes - 58.3 MBOn “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 t...
352. Christopher Carter on Soulful Eating and Food as a Spiritual Practice
December 01, 2022 08:05 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBOn “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...
351. Brent Loken on Getting to Work After the U.N. Climate Change Conference
November 24, 2022 08:05 - 29 minutes - 38.9 MBOn “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”...
350. Rosalinda Guillen on Giving a Voice to Farm Workers through Collective Action
November 04, 2022 07:05 - 54 minutes - 64.4 MBOn “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...
349. Elysabeth Alfano on Investing in Plant-Based Innovation
October 27, 2022 07:05 - 35 minutes - 45.6 MBOn “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 Da...
348. Clare Reichenbach on Chef Advocacy and Restaurants as a Nexus for Change
October 20, 2022 07:05 - 35 minutes - 46.5 MBOn “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Clare Reichenbach, CEO of the James Beard Foundation, an organization celebrating the people behind America's food culture while pushing for a restaurant industry grounded in equity and sustainability. They discuss how chefs are helping to drive change at the policy level, why it's important to bring greater transparency to the restaurant industry, and the Foundation's recent work to overhaul its James Beard Awards. While you’re listeni...
347. Miyoko Schinner on Business Leaders' Responsibility to the Planet
October 13, 2022 07:05 - 49 minutes - 65.3 MBOn “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Miyoko Schinner, a chef, cookbook author, and Founder of Miyoko's Creamery. They discuss the role businesses can play in caring for the environment, the shifting interest in dairy alternatives, and why diversification and localization matter. 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 ...
346. Dr. Ashanté Reese on Research in Service of Activism
October 06, 2022 07:05 - 58 minutes - 75.2 MBOn "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Dr. Ashanté Reese, an Assistant Professor of African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, the author of Black Food Geographies, and co-editor of Black Food Matters. They discuss the need to redefine food and health systems challenges to develop solutions that work for communities, how Reese's work fits into larger activist projects to ensure people are fed more sustainably, and the ways care and affection bot...
345. Bonus Episode: Edie Mukiibi on Reconnecting with Our Food System
September 30, 2022 07:05 - 55 minutes - 74.4 MBAs part of Terra Madre Salone del Gusto, Slow Food's flagship international festival, Dani sat down with Edie Mukiibi, President of Slow Food International's President. They discuss how Mukiibi has helped increase interest in agriculture among young people, the detrimental impacts of land grabs on African communities, and why eaters must redefine and rediscover their connection with the food that nourishes them. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean th...
344. Kamal Bell on Using Agriculture to Inspire Hope in Young People
September 29, 2022 07:05 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBOn "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Kamal Bell, Founder of Sankofa Farms in North Carolina. They discuss the farm as a tool of empowerment, the potential and limitations of policy to address the challenges in our food systems, and why Bell uses beekeeping to engage young Black students and encourage their interest in farming. 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...
343. Alysia Reiner on Using Her Voice as an Artivist to Tackle the Climate Crisis
September 22, 2022 07:05 - 45 minutes - 59.9 MBOn "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with actress, producer, and activist Alysia Reiner. Known for her roles on Orange Is the New Black, Better Things, and more, Reiner discusses what motivates her to combine her love of the arts and advocacy, how she hopes to address food and plastic waste on sets, and why she tries to lovingly inspire, not scare, others to take action. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have you...
342. Kim Severson and June Jo Lee on Gen Z Food Trends
September 15, 2022 07:05 - 1 hour - 92 MBAt the 24th Annual Niman Ranch Hog Farmer Appreciation Celebration in Des Moines, Iowa, hosted in collaboration with Food Tank, Danielle Nierenberg sat down with award-winning New York Times journalist Kim Severson and Google's resident food ethnographer June Jo Lee. On this episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” hear Severson and Lee's thoughts on the changing culture of food in the United States and how younger eaters are relating to and seeking new food experiences. While you’...
341. Ertharin Cousin on Scaling Startups to Improve Nutrition Outcomes
September 08, 2022 07:05 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBDuring Food Tank’s recent Summit in Chicago, journalist Brett Chase spoke with Ertharin Cousin, Founder and CEO of Food Systems for the Future and a Distinguished Fellow with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. On this episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” listen to their discussion as they talk about moving beyond band-aid fixes for hunger, what it means for grocery stores to truly serve the community, and innovations that will serve the future of our food systems. While you’re ...
340. Sam Acho on Supporting Community-Led Solutions to Food Apartheid
September 01, 2022 07:05 - 28 minutes - 41.9 MBDuring Food Tank’s recent Summit in Chicago, author, ESPN Sports Analyst, and NFL veteran Sam Acho sat down with journalist Ariel Cheung of the Chicago Tribune. On this episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” hear about Acho’s work to increase access to healthy food through community food marts, leveraging everyone’s unique strengths to advocate for food systems change, and increasing opportunities for future generations. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show;...
339. Bonus Episode: Strengthening Food and Agriculture Systems with Better Food Policy
August 31, 2022 07:05 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBOn this special episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” hear from three members of Congress who joined Food Tank on stage for the recent Summit, Technology and the Future of Our Food Systems in Chicago. U.S. Representatives Marie Newman, Jan Schakowsky, and Raja Krishnamoorthi discuss issues of national and global food insecurity, transparency in food supply chains; and opportunities to invest in sustainable technology to address the climate crisis. While you’re listening, subscribe, ...
338. Denise O'Brien on Centering the Voices of Women Farmers
August 25, 2022 07:05 - 40 minutes - 54.7 MBOn “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. 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 c...
337. Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson on Eating While Black
August 18, 2022 07:05 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBOn “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...
336. Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi on Adapting Crops to Feed the Future
August 11, 2022 07:05 - 39 minutes - 51.6 MBOn “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. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to u...
335. Tamar Haspel on the Joy of Getting Your Food First-Hand
August 04, 2022 07:05 - 44 minutes - 56.8 MBOn “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. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, an...
334. Dan Saladino on the World’s Rarest Foods and How we Get them Back
July 28, 2022 07:05 - 43 minutes - 56.1 MBToday 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. 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 ...
333. Rini Greenfield on Rethinking Investments for a Better Food System
July 21, 2022 07:05 - 37 minutes - 48 MBOn “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. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedb...