Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with John Boyd, Jr., a fourth-generation farmer, advocate and the Founder and President of the National Black Farmers Association. They discuss the strain that trade policies and supply chain disruptions are placing on farmers, what makes the challenges today worse than the farm crisis of the 1980s, and why the upcoming midterm elections are so important to the future of agriculture in the United States.

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On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, a cardiologist and Director of the Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University, about his new book Food Is Medicine: Healing Our Bodies, Nourishing Our Minds and Transforming Our Food System. They discuss how food has become one of the biggest issues facing humanity today, framing nutrition as a celebration of the good in our diets—not a fight against the bad, and why transforming our food and farming systems may be achievable more quickly than we think.

Plus, cases of Ebola climb in Kenya, experts warn food inflation will likely accelerate, countries embrace agroecology in biodiversity plans, a class-action lawsuit questions a food retailer's misleading sustainability claims, and women in Nigeria turn to farming cooperatives to rebuild their livelihoods and communities after Boko Haram's violence.

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On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Catherine Oakar, Executive Director of FRESHFARM. They talk about the mounting pressure eaters face after federal funding cuts, how farmers markets serve as community gathering spaces and economic engines, and why supporting our local food systems helps us build resilience.

Plus, clean energy may be out of reach for farmers, a report exposes the widespread exploitation of food workers, the WHO calls for a new approach to tackle childhood obesity, tens of millions may face crisis-level hunger, and one organization connects food banks with protein- rich seafood.

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On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Ambassador Ertharin Cousin, CEO of Food Systems for the Future Institute. They answer the question if the next food crisis has begun, the forces putting groceries out of reach for families, and where publicly-supported supermarkets and strong policy fit into food access solutions.

Plus, new research shows the benefits of medically tailored grocery programs, food scrap programs convert waste into compost, businesses fail to grasp supply chain vulnerabilities, and calls grow for more food systems investment, from dryland farming to climate-resilient seeds.

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On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Dr. Columbus Batiste, a board-certified interventional cardiologist, lifestyle advocate, and the Co-Founder of Healthy Heart Nation. They discuss the link between stress and chronic illness, overcoming distrust of scientists and medical professionals, and how we build nutritional resiliency.

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Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space to talk solutions for food, agriculture, and environment during Climate Week NYC.

In this episode, we're sharing three conversations from our Summit, "The Future of Food Education." First, Dani and Alexandra DeSorbo-Quinn (Pilot Light) talk about the work being done to expand access to food education in classrooms. Next, Dani and award-winning Chef Marcus Samuelsson talk about mentorship and fueling connection through food. Then, Kim Severson (New York Times) and farmer and advocate Karen Washington (Rise & Root Farm) talk about what's happening in the food justice movement and building collective power.

This event was held in partnership with Pilot Light, with support from Nielsen Massey.

Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space to talk solutions for food, agriculture, and environment during Climate Week NYC.

In this episode, we're sharing three conversations from our "Water and Blue Foods Summit." First, Dani sits down with Sara Roversi, Founder of the Future Food Institute to talk about building sustainable aquatic ecosystems. Next, Dani and Kaveh Madani (U.N. University Institute for Water, Environment and Health) talk about the state of water bankruptcy and how we move forward. Then, Dani speaks with

Simone Venturini, Mayor of Venice and Riccardo Luna (Venice Climate Week) about the growing focus on water-based solutions to solve the climate crisis.

This event was held in partnership with Future Food Institute, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Venice Climate Week.

Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space to talk solutions for food, agriculture, and environment during Climate Week NYC.

Food systems leaders celebrate author, nutritionist and NYU Professor Emerita Marion Nestle for her 90th birthday. Dani is joined by speakers including author Ruth Reichl, Kathleen Finlay (Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming), New York Times reporter Kim Severson, Culinary Historian and Food Studies Scholar Cathy Kaufman, author Francis Moore Lappé, and singer-songwriter Amber Rubarth.

This event was held in partnership with NYU and Rodale Institute.

Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space to talk solutions for food, agriculture, and environment during Climate Week NYC.

In this episode, we're sharing conversations from our Summit, "Acting at the Speed of Crisis: Challenges & Opportunities for Food Security Rapid Response." First Dani talks about early warnings for global food security with Inbal Becker-Reshef (Microsoft AI for Good Lab and Co-Director NASA Harvest), Evan Fraser (Arrell Food Institute), and Simon Winter (RF Catalytic Capital). Then, Dani speaks with H.E. Minister Taras Vysotskyi (Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine) about strengthening food security during conflict. Next, Dani talks about the power of geopolitics and food with Michael Werz (Council on Foreign Relations), Máximo Torero (U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization), Ambassador Ertharin Cousin (Food Systems for the Future), and Andrew Zolli (Planet). Finally Adam Met (AJR and Planet Reimagined) and Dave Turk (Flora Hewlett Foundation) talk to Dani about AI-powered solutions for better policy.

This event was held in partnership with RAAPID and Arrell Food Institute.

Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space to talk solutions for food, agriculture, and environment during Climate Week NYC.

In this episode, we're sharing three conversations from our Summit, ""Chefs Save the World." First, Dani and Chef Sean Sherman (North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems) talk about The Regional Indigenous Nutritional Guide—a tool for understanding how to eat that centers Indigeneity over colonial food systems. Then a panel of chef advocates talk about their approaches to food systems transformation. Speakers include Ellie Krieger (Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger and Ellie's Real Good Food); Bleu Adams (Black Lamb Group and IndigeHub); Grace Ramirez (La Latina Cocina); Fariyal Abdullahi (Hav & Mar); and moderator Anne McBride (James Beard Foundation).

This event was held in partnership with The James Beard Foundation and CARE.

Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space to talk solutions for food, agriculture, and environment during Climate Week NYC.

In this episode, we're sharing three conversations from our Summit, "The Roots of Organic: From Soil to Shelf." First, Dani speaks with Gary Hirshberg (Stonyfield and Organic Voices) about how far the organic movement has come and where it needs to go. Next, Dani talks about urban food systems resilience and community leadership with Sheryll Durrant (Just Food and the International Rescue Committee's New York New Roots Program). Then, Dani and Selena Ahmed (Periodic Table of Food Initiative / American Heart Association) talk about the link between healthier land and more nutritious food.

This event was held in partnership with the Organic Trade Association, Organic Valley, Once Upon a Farm, Handsome Brook Farms, Stonyfield, and Amy's Kitchen, and in collaboration with Organic Voices, Lundberg Family Farms, Tradin Organic, and Rodale Institute.

Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space to talk solutions for food, agriculture, and environment during Climate Week NYC.

In this episode, we're sharing three conversations with sustainable food business leaders from our Summit, "The Roots of Organic: From Soil to Shelf." First, Dani speaks with Paul Schiefer (Amy's Kitchen) on the shift away from ultra-processed foods. Next, Suzanne Sengelmann (Lundberg Family Farms) joins Dani to talk about expanding the organic market. Then, Shawna Nelson (Organic Valley) and Dani talk about creating climate and economic resilience for producers.

This event was held in partnership with the Organic Trade Association, Organic Valley, Once Upon a Farm, Handsome Brook Farms, Stonyfield, and Amy's Kitchen, and in collaboration with Organic Voices, Lundberg Family Farms, Tradin Organic, and Rodale Institute.

Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space to talk solutions for food, agriculture, and environment during Climate Week NYC.

In this episode, we're sharing three sessions from our Summit, "The Roots of Organic: From Soil to Shelf." First, Dani and Leah Penniman (Soul Fire Farm) talk about farming as healing and the urgent work that's needed to protect the farm workers who feed us. Then two farmers — Annie Watson (Sheepscot Valley Farm) and Amy Bruch (Cyclone Farms) — share their love stories to land, family, and community.

This event was held in partnership with the Organic Trade Association, Organic Valley, Once Upon a Farm, Handsome Brook Farms, Stonyfield, and Amy's Kitchen, and in collaboration with Organic Voices, Lundberg Family Farms, Tradin Organic, and Rodale Institute.

In this episode, we're sharing two conversations from our Summit, "People-Focused. Climate-Friendly. Food-Forward New York City." First, Dani and Siddhartha Sanchez (NYC Mayor's Office of Food Policy) sit down to talk about building a sustainable food future for New York City. Then Dani speaks with Maggie Baird (Support + Feed and Mother of artists Billie Eilish and Finneas), Emma Curtis (Strong Roots), and Ora Kemp (NYC Mayor's Office of Food Policy) to talk about an approach to climate solutions that lead with joy and celebration.

This event was held in partnership with the New York City Mayor's Office of Food Policy.

Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space to talk solutions for food, agriculture, and environment during Climate Week NYC.

In this episode, we're sharing a fireside chat from our Summit, "Nourishing the Future: How Farming Practices Shape the Food We Eat, the Health We Build, and the Longevity We Seek." In this conversation award-winning chef, television personality, and food systems advocate Andrew Zimmern sits down with Melissa Clark (New York Times) to talk about the policies and practices we need to build regenerative food systems that nourish healthy communities.

This event was held in partnership with Diestel Family Ranch.

Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space to talk solutions for food, agriculture, and environment during Climate Week NYC.

In this episode, we're sharing two sessions from our Summit, "Thriving Farms and Ranches." First, Dani and John Piotti (American Farmland Trust) share their perspectives on what it takes to create agriculture systems where farmers can flourish. Then Secretary Karen Ross (California Department of Food and Agriculture), Tim Fink (American Farmland Trust), and Commissioner Amanda Beal (Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry) join Dani to talk about state policies accelerating conservation practices.

This event was held in partnership with American Farmland Trust.

Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space to talk solutions for food, agriculture, and environment during Climate Week NYC.

In this episode, we're sharing two conversations from our "Mission Driven Brands Sustainability Summit." First, Dani speaks with the First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom to talk about how her state is leading the way with its Farm to School program. Then, Rob Samuels (Maker's Mark) talks about regenerative agriculture from grain to glass.

This event was held in partnership with Bel US, Northstar Recycling, Global Traceability Framework for Beef and Leather, and Bonterra Organic Estates.

Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space to talk solutions for food, agriculture, and environment during Climate Week NYC.

In this episode, we're sharing two conversations from our Summit "Solving Food Waste is a Key Solution to the Climate Crisis." First, Dani sits down with U.S. Congressmembers Andrea Salinas (OR-6), Maxine Dexter (OR-3), Nikki Budzinksi (IL-13), and Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) to talk about advancing a national policy agenda on food waste. Then Dani speaks with Julie Gehrki (Walmart Foundation and Walmart Inc) and Jackie Suggitt (Walmart) to talk about circular solutions from retail to community.

This event was held in partnership with the U.N. Environment Programme, Food Planet Prize, NRDC, Restaurant Technologies, CookUnity, and Mill.

Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space to talk solutions for food, agriculture, and environment during Climate Week NYC.

In this episode, we're sharing conversations from our Summit "Putting Farmers First: How Young Farmers are Shaping the Future of Food." First, Michelle Hughes (National Young Farmers Coalition) and Caitlin Leibert (Amazon Grocery and Whole Foods Market) sit down to talk about investing in beginning farmers. Then three farmers — Sarah Jones (Jones Farms Organic), DeVonne Jackson Perez (Good Ground and Brooklyn Packers), and Amalia Colón-Nava (Dirtbaby Farm) — share their love of the land, family, and community before joining Leibert in conversation about their experience and the future of agriculture.

This event was held in partnership with Whole Foods Market.

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark about her new book Medicine for All People: Science and Ancient Wisdom for Revolutionary Healing. They discuss why food was pushed out of medical education, reclaiming the medicines that truly heal us, and how to create your own kitchen apothecary.

Plus communities see early action paying off before the effects of El Niño intensify, rising diesel prices add to farmers' worries, U.S. states challenge the public charge rule, a social enterprise in South Africa helps families avoid the poverty tax, and Uganda commits over $30 million dollars toward reforestation projects.

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