Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Laura Carroll, Senior Advisor to the Chief of Staff, and Robin McKinnon, Senior Advisor for Nutrition Policy, at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. They discuss the FDA's reorganization of the human foods program to strengthen their nutrition initiatives, the societal costs of poor nutrition, and the agency's recent work around labeling to...

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Seth Goldman, Co-Founder of Eat the Change. They discuss how businesses can be used to make food systems healthier and more sustainable, the lessons Goldman learned from his entrepreneurial journey that shaped the launch of his new brand Just Ice Tea, and what it means when every meal offers an opportunity to take climate action.   While you're...

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Chef Mavis-Jay Sanders, a James Beard award-winning culinarian, storyteller, and the Founder of A Sanders Thing. They discuss the process of translating a sense of identity through food, the need for new institutions in the hospitality industry that don't replicate oppressive models, and Sanders' work to build a world where everyone "can feed t...

On " Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Milagros de Hoz, the Food Policy Advisor at the New York City Mayor's Office of Food Policy (MOFP), where she is responsible for advancing MOFP's work in the intersection of food, environment, and climate. de Hoz is also responsible for reporting on progress towards the goals set in Food Forward NYC, the city's ambitious 10-year food policy pl...

In partnership with the White House and the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Food Tank recently co-hosted the "Advancing Food Is Medicine Approaches" Summit in support of the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" listen to a two-part session from the event, where food policy and public health experts discussed research in support of...

On " Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Lakisha May, actor, producer, and advocate Her advocacy work includes being the Chair of the Leadership Awards Committee at the James Beard Foundation. She serves as Co-Vice Chair of the board at Space on Ryder Farm, a non-profit residency program and organic farm in Brewster, New York. She is also on the board at Süprseed which provides educa...

On " Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Yazen Al Kodmani, a farmer and the Deputy General Manager at Emirates Bio Farm (EBF), the largest organic farm in the United Arab Emirates. They discuss why it's critical for the UAE to grow their own food for the health of local communities and national security and challenge preconceived notions around the barriers of food production in arid...

During a special virtual event hosted by Food Tank, food policy experts sat down to discuss the upcoming Farm Bill. Panelists discuss why the Farm Bill is structured the way it is; finding the humanity in this complex, lengthy piece of legislation; and opportunities to create the policy change we want to see. Speakers include Marion Nestle, author, nutritionist, and Professor Emerita at New York U...

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Below Deck's Chef Dave White. This was held as an exclusive interactive live event for Food Tank members. They discuss his recent experience in Ukraine, as well as how becoming a chef helped him find his path in life. If you're not already a member, make sure to sign up today so you can join our members-only livestreams and interact with the mo...

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Mercedes Diane Griffin Forbes. The Founder and Editor of DG Speaks and Founder of the Mercedes Parra Foundation for Women and Girls, Forbes has devoted her career to promoting gender equity, sustainable economic growth, and positive social development. They discuss Forbes' work to support female agriculturalists and close the gender gap, her re...

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Dr. M. Jahi Johnson-Chappell, the Director of the Center for Regional Food Systems at Michigan State University. They discuss the barriers to feeding the world's population despite having enough food, the growing interest in regional food systems following supply chain shocks during the COVID-19 pandemic, and whether a true food movement exists...

As part of a recent event recorded live from Capitol Hill, policymakers and food systems leaders discussed the importance of centering farmers' voices, connecting the dots between agriculture and climate resilience, and solutions that can help producers and their communities thrive. Speakers include Senator Chris Coons, Congressmember Sara Jacobs, Craig Cogut of Pegasus Capital, Ambassador Erthari...

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Mohamed Attia, the Managing Director of the Street Vendor Project, an organization that fights for the rights of street vendors across New York City and helped successfully advocate to increase the number of permits available to street vendors to allow them to operate legally. They discuss the importance of defending and supporting these entrep...

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Keith Agoada, Founder and CEO of Producers Trust and Craig Cogut, Founder, Chair, and CEO of Pegasus Capital. They discuss the importance of market access and purchasing commitments for farmers' livelihoods, how a new coalition is working to drive tangible action to transform food and agriculture systems, and what lies ahead on the road to COP2...

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Noreen Springstead, President and CEO of Partnership for a Healthier America. They discuss how PHA is supporting the implementation of the White House's National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health; the analysis of racial and economic injustice that is crucial to understanding why food insecurity in the United States persists; and the rol...

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks with Leah Penniman, a farmer, author, and food systems advocate who just released her new book  Black Earth Wisdom:  Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists. They discuss the power of listening to and learning from the earth, the urgency of the environmental justice movement, and the process of leaning into collaboration and co-creation. T...

On " Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Sally Worley, Executive Director of the Practical Farmers of Iowa. They discuss the work the organization is doing to support farmer-led research and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, diversify Iowa's agricultural landscape, and bring more young and beginning farmers onto the land.    While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show;...

On " Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Richard Trumka Jr., a Commissioner of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). They discuss the recent research that suggests almost 13 percent of childhood asthma cases in the U.S. are attributable to gas stove use, potential regulations to protect households from the hazards of gas cooking, and concerns around the U.S. Food and Dr...

As part of a recent event, Dani sat down with Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) and Michael "Big Mike" Foster, a lead organizer for RWDSU. On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" listen to that conversation as they discuss the intimidation tactics companies use to discourage employees from organizing, the labor movement that workers of all ages are...

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks with Dr. Abdou Tenkouano, Executive Director of CORAF (the West and Central Africa Council for Agricultural Research and Development). They discuss how CORAF is taking an integrated approach to tackle agricultural issues in 23 countries across the African continent, the benefits and limitations of international humanitarian aid, and moving away from...

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 b...

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 com...

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 Shellf...

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, a...

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 T...