Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

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Jun 5, 2020 • 1h 9min

164. Marc Oshima on Innovations in Urban Vertical Farming and Frida Herrera-Endinjok on Nutrition Justice

Today on "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani interviews Marc Oshima, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer for AeroFarms, a technology company that operates indoor vertical farms around the world. They discuss how the latest innovations in controlled agriculture can bring healthy food to urban communities while also minimizing environmental impact. Dani also interviews Frida Herrera-Endinjok, a student activist, master gardener, and food system leader from California State University at Northridge. They discuss Frida's work eliminating food waste on college campuses and improving nutrition in underserved communities through urban community gardening education. 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.
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Jun 4, 2020 • 38min

163. Nancy Roman on Fresh Food Distribution and Promoting Healthy Eating Among Children

Dani and Nancy Roman, CEO and President of Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) discuss PHA's new food distribution initiative, the importance of healthy eating among children, and the ways that industry leaders in the food and wellness industry are responding to a rapidly changing landscape. 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.
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Jun 2, 2020 • 45min

162. Panera's Sara Burnett and Farmer Ron Mardesen on Building Healthy, Humane Supply Chains

Today on "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani is joined by Sara Burnett, the vice president for wellness and food policy at Panera, and Ron Mardesen, an Iowa farmer who sells humanely raised hogs to Niman Ranch. They talk about how both restaurants and farmers are adapting to COVID-19, reducing food waste, and forming sustainable partnerships. 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.
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May 30, 2020 • 42min

161. Devon Klatell, Dr. Katie Wilson Talk the Role of Philanthropy, School Lunches, and Access to Healthy Food

Today on "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Devon Klatell, Managing Director of Food Initiative at The Rockefeller Foundation and Dr. Katie Wilson, Executive Director at Urban School Food Alliance talk about what is required to ensure children receive healthy, nutritious food. They discuss the role of philanthropy, school lunch distribution efforts, and the recent USDA-FNS nationwide waivers. 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.
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May 29, 2020 • 1h 10min

160. New on the Podcast: Marcus Benedetti on the Future of Dairy Farming and Robert Jones on Sustainable Aquaculture

Today on "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani interviews Robert Jones, Global Lead for The Nature Conservancy's Aquaculture Program and Marcus Benedetti, CEO and third-generation owner of dairy company, Clover Sonoma. They discuss sustainability in the aquaculture and dairy industries. 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.
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May 28, 2020 • 46min

159. Colby Duren Talks Indigenous Food and Agriculture Policy

Today on "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani interviews Colby Duren, Director of the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative. Dani and Colby discuss food and agriculture policy from Tribal governments to the federal government. They also talk about the importance of teaching youth about agriculture, business, policy, and nutrition. 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.
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May 27, 2020 • 40min

158. Chris Barrett Discusses the Ways Research Can Inform Agricultural Policy

Chris Barrett, professor at Cornell University, discusses his how his economic research can help reduce malnutrition and poverty. 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.
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May 25, 2020 • 1h 2min

157 - Lawrence Haddad on Promoting Nutritious Foods, Josef Schmidhuber on Agricultural Economics

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani talks with Lawrence Haddad, the Executive Director of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). GAIN works with governments, nonprofit organizations, and businesses to promote nutritious foods in areas of the world with malnutrition. Haddad describes to Dani the current state of countries facing malnutrition and the efforts GAIN is taking to improve those conditions. Then, Dani interviews Josef Schmidhuber, Deputy Director for the Division of Labor and Markets at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization to discuss the resilience of the agricultural sector. 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.
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May 22, 2020 • 38min

156: Rose Hayden-Smith on the Recent Rise in Home Gardening

Today on "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Rose Hayden-Smith Emeritus University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Advisor and author of Sowing the Seeds of Victory: American Gardening Programs of World War I. They talk about the history of crisis gardening in the U.S. and the growing interest in home gardens today. 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.
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May 21, 2020 • 1h 29min

155. Dr. Maureen Miruka Discusses Women and Agriculture and Roger Thurow Talks Global Food Insecurity Amid American Abundance

Today on "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani interviews Dr. Maureen Miruka, Director for Gender, Youth & Livelihoods at CARE USA and Roger Thurow, Senior Fellow at The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Dani and Dr. Miruka discuss women and agriculture and how CARE is invested in programs that empower women. Then, Dani and Roger talk about the breakdown of the United States' food chain and why global food security persists amid an abundance of food in the U.S. 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.

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