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Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

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Food Tank's Danielle Nierenberg chats with the most important folks in the food industry about the most important food news, released every Thursday.

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On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks. They discuss an exciting new program that will incentivize conservation practices on farms, why producers should run for office, and what Atticks hop... more

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Sara Farley, Vice President of the Global Food Portfolio at The Rockefeller Foundation. They discuss the intentionality and hope that's needed to build the future we want to see, food as a connector... more

2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer, and for the first episode of Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg of the year, we're kicking things off with a special conversation about the essential role that women play across food and agriculture sys... more

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with author, nutritionist and Professor Emerita Marion Nestle about her new book, What to Eat Now: The Indispensable Guide to Good Food, How to Find It, and Why It Matters. They talk about the problem wi... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Atticks
Maryland Secretary of Agriculture
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Episode: 538. Ocean Temperatures Hit a Record High, Sudan Marks 1,000 Days of Civil War, and a Conversation with Secretary Kevin Atticks on Rebuilding Regional Food Resilience
Sara Farley
Vice President of the Global Food Portfolio at the Rockefeller Foundation
Rockefeller Foundation
Episode: 537. New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Unveiled, Youth Turn to Agriculture, and a Conversation with Sara Farley on the Visions that Will Lead Us to a Hopeful Food Future
Monicah Yator
Founder of the Indigenous Women and Girls Initiative, focusing on agroecology and permaculture to support women's livelihoods
Episode: 536. Monicah Yator on the Women Farmers Rewriting the Future of Food and Farming
Sieglinde Snapp
Director of the Sustainable Agri-Food Systems Program at the International Center for Maize and Wheat Improvement
International Center for Maize and Wheat Improvement
Episode: 534. A Bailout for Farmers, Tackling Forever Chemicals, and a Conversation with Sieglinde Snapp and Eske Willerslev on What Ancient Soil Teaches Us About Future Resilience
Eske Willerslev
Award-winning evolutionary geneticist and professor at Cambridge University and the University of Copenhagen
Cambridge University, University of Copenhagen
Episode: 534. A Bailout for Farmers, Tackling Forever Chemicals, and a Conversation with Sieglinde Snapp and Eske Willerslev on What Ancient Soil Teaches Us About Future Resilience
Johanna Hellrigl Wilder
Chef and founder of Ama, a mission-driven northern Italian restaurant in Washington DC.
Ama
Episode: 532. Johanna Hellrigl Wilder on Rethinking Restaurants for People, Policy, and the Planet
Dr. Christina Economos
Dean of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, New Balance Chair in Childhood Nutrition.
Tufts University
Episode: 531. Dr. Christina Economos on Putting Communities at the Center of Nutrition and Health Research
LaMonika Jones
Director of State Initiatives at the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC)
Food Research and Action Center (FRAC)
Episode: 529. 'Check on Your Neighbors:' a Conversation with LaMonika Jones on the Human Cost of SNAP Instability
Keithlin Caroo-Afrifa
Founder and executive director of Helen's Daughters, focused on empowering women farmers in the Caribbean.
Helen's Daughters
Episode: 524. An Investment in African Agri-food Systems, World Food Day, and a Conversation with Keithlin Caroo-Afrifa on Supporting Women Farmers on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis

Host

Dani Nierenberg
Dani Nierenberg is an advocate for sustainable food practices and a well-known host who engages leaders in the food industry. Her discussions emphasize the importance of food justice, sustainability, and impactful food policy.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 233 ratings
  • I listen to Dani every week

    Always great guest speakers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    voyagingvictoria
    Irelanda year ago
  • I prioritize Food Talk

    I keep Food Talk at the top of my list with a handful of other sustainable nutrition podcasts. I almost always read more after the podcast, add to my database and map, I often share something onwards.

    Thank you Food Tank team! You meet the coolest people and put together fantabulous events.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stacia Nordin
    United States2 years ago
  • Credibility specialist

    I took some time today to listen to your show!! Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank) is a fantastic podcast with great info, advice, and perspectives. You won't regret listening to and learning from the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Credibility specialist
    United States3 years ago
  • Love Food Tank

    This podcast with Dani is a must for anyone who care about how to build a better food system

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    voyagingvictoria
    United States3 years ago
  • Very useful!!

    I am listening to this podcast almost and I can say it is very useful for me!! Keep going!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    edwardbarros8166
    United States3 years ago

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The podcast is particularly lauded for its focus on sustainability and social equity in the food sector, attracting an audience committed to these values.
Several listeners express admiration for the host's ability to connect with diverse guests and tackle complex issues in a relatable way.
Many find the show a valuable resource for understanding current food policies and practices, praising its timely discussions on food system challenges.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and informative conversations, often noting the depth of expertise from guests.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#215
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#187
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#64
Germany/Arts/Food
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#213
France/Arts/Food
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#10
India/Arts/Food
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#80
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Talking Points

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536. Monicah Yator on the Women Farmers Rewriting the Future of Food and Farming
Q: How does using agro-ecological practices save farmers money?
Organic farming reduces reliance on expensive synthetic fertilizers and leads to healthier and better produce, ultimately increasing profits.
536. Monicah Yator on the Women Farmers Rewriting the Future of Food and Farming
Q: In November, Kenya's High Court ruled that sections of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act are unconstitutional for criminalizing seed saving and sharing. What does this mean for women farmers?
This ruling is a win for us, it allows women farmers to save and share seeds without legal repercussions, which is crucial for their empowerment.
536. Monicah Yator on the Women Farmers Rewriting the Future of Food and Farming
Q: How do we get men involved in this process, so that they see that women are valuable to their families?
We allow women to come to our meetings with their spouses, and this has shown positive changes in how men support women in agriculture.
536. Monicah Yator on the Women Farmers Rewriting the Future of Food and Farming
Q: You recently decided to partner with Pelham in Kenya. Can you explain that partnership and why it's so important to help farmers move away from artificial fertilizers?
The Pelham network is very ideal, especially in increasing visibility and also bringing more farmers together, and also the issue of value addition.
537. New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Unveiled, Youth Turn to Agriculture, and a Conversation with Sara Farley on the Visions that Will Lead Us to a Hopeful Food Future
Q: What was the most surprising thing to you about the film?
Seeing children involved validated that the visions are gaining hold and becoming movements.

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Recent guests on Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg include:

1. Kevin Atticks
2. Sara Farley
3. Monicah Yator
4. Sieglinde Snapp
5. Eske Willerslev
6. Johanna Hellrigl Wilder
7. Dr. Christina Economos
8. LaMonika Jones

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