As 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.

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On "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. 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 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 effects of 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" 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 their physical and mental health.

This conversation was part of a live, virtual event available only to Food Tank members, which featured a special Q&A session not included in the episode. To access these discussions 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.

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On "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.

On "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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.