Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

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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On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with author and journalist Roger Thurow, about his new book Abiding Hunger: An American Paradox. They discuss how hunger became a part of the national fabric even as it continues to be overlooked and ignored, the smallholder farmers bearing the brunt of this crisis, and what we should be demanding from legislators in the leadup to the next election.

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On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Robin Arzón, Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton about her new book Eat to Hustle: 75 High-Protein Plant-Based Recipes. They talk about meals that work for every body and lifestyle, ditching myths around plant-based diets, and finding joy in foods that are fun—not just functional.

Plus, learn how you can support communities affected by the recent flash floods in Nepal and Tibet, a new regional climate fund aims to strengthen climate resilience for Pacific Island nations, the EU announces support for food security in Afghanistan, and Tanzania reduces their reliance on foreign seed markets.

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.