Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

This week's episode of "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" features two recent, live fireside chats, moderated by Dani. First, hear from Million Belay, General Coordinator of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa, who discusses the need to invest in youth, the differences he sees between the agroecology and regenerative agriculture movements, and why he is pushing for a model for food systems that is grounded in community. Then, hear from Sandra Uwera, Global CEO of Fairtrade International. She touches on opportunities to empower women in agriculture, the connection between fair prices for farmers and environmental sustainability, and the regional networks that are helping producers improve their resilience. Both conversations were organized by Food Tank and the Food and Agriculture Pavilion during the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP28). 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.

Guests discuss topics such as improving access to groceries for Snap recipients, advocating for fair wages in the food industry, the potential of seaweed and kelp, changing food trends and flavors, the rise of zero-proof alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages, exploring the benefits and concerns of Ozampic and GLP1 agonists, and the future of meat alternatives.

During the recent U.N. Climate Change Conference, Food Tank participated in more than 30 conversations to underscore the importance of transforming food and agriculture systems to address the climate crisis. This week's episode of "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" features two fireside chats, moderated by Dani, from the Conference. First, in a session organized by Food Tank and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture, hear from Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. She discusses how California's food producers are impacted by the climate crisis and the steps that they and the state government are taking to adapt. Then, in a session organized by Food Tank at the Food and Agriculture Pavilion, hear Dorothy Shaver, Global Food Sustainability Director for Unilever explain why the private sector doesn't have time to waste on pilot projects and what she's looking for in relationships with producers and fellow 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 Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Brent Loken, Global Food Lead Scientist for WWF. The discuss the wins the food movement saw at the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, the strategic work that is needed to break down silos, and what lies ahead on the road to COP30 to ensure that global leaders continue to view food and agriculture systems as a solution to the climate crisis. 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.

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Irene Li, Co-Founder of Mei Mei Dumplings, Co-Founder of Prepshift, and Co-Author of Perfectly Good Food: A Totally Achievable Zero Waste Approach To Home Cooking. They discuss what it was like to write a cookbook that encourages experimentation, the biggest challenges that lead to food waste in the home, and the new restaurant models emerging that give her hope for the future of the hospitality industry. 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.

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Elizabeth Whitlow, Executive Director of the Regenerative Organic Alliance. They discuss why the Regenerative Organic Certification touches on soil health, animal welfare, and workers, the greenwashing taking place in the regenerative agriculture movement (and what to do about it), and what it means for the success of the label to come back to the farmers nourishing the world. 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.

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Tope Fajingbesi, and agricultural and social impact entrepreneur, author, educator, and the Co-Owner of Dodo Farms in Maryland. They discuss the highly spiritual nature of agricultural work, how Dodo Farms is bridging the gap between Nigeria and the United States with the crops they grow, and Fajingbesi's plans to create space for women in food and agriculture to connect and build community. 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.

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Michelle Hughes, Co-Executive Director of the National Young Farmers Coalition. They discuss what motivates young farmers despite the challenges they face, wins around mental health for producers, and why the National Young Farmers Coalition focuses so heavily on shifting power for a new future of agriculture. 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.

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Katherine Miller, the author of At the Table: The Chef's Guide to Advocacy. Since 2012, Miller has focused on the interdisciplinary practices of politics, policy, advocacy, sustainability, and gender bias in the global food system. During this episode, they discuss strategies to be a successful advocate on food and agriculture issues, the ways that organizations are responding to the demands of younger generations, and turning feelings of helplessness into meaningful action. This conversation was part of a live conversation available only to Food Tank members, which featured a special Q&A session not included in the episode. To access these virtual events and have the chance to pose your own questions to changemakers transforming our food and agriculture systems, head to foodtank.com/join and find a membership level that works for you. New members also receive a special gift from Food Tank when they sign up. 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.

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Ira Wallace, a seed saver, writer, educator, and a co-owner of the cooperatively managed Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. They discuss how seed saving contributes to resilience in times of crisis, pushing back against corporate control of the seed industry, and why the story behind the seed is just as important as the seed itself. 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.