On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Brita Lundberg, a fourth-generation farmer and the Chief Storyteller at Lundberg Family Farms. They talk about what it means to read the rice and care for the crops without chemically herbicides, how a holistic approach to farming can heal soils while supporting wildlife, and the work Lundberg Family Farms is carrying out to show that regenerative organic agriculture is possible to achieve at scale. 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.

Dani kicks off a new year of Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg by sitting down with Kim Severson, an award-winning national food correspondent for the New York Times, to talk about what to expect for food and agriculture systems in 2025. They discuss what’s happening to portion sizes in restaurants as GLP-1s like Ozempic become more popular; how the changing political landscape in the U.S. may impact everything from agricultural research to the future of journalism; and the foods and flavors that Severson expects to see more of, including why 2025 is the year of sauce. Plus, a few of Food Talk’s guests from 2024 return to the podcast to share their hopes for food and agriculture systems in the new year. Hear from Saru Jayaraman of One Fair Wage, Edie Mukiibi of Slow Food International, author and journalist Roger Thurow, Dr. Michael Kotutwa Johnson of the University of Arizona, Anna Lappé of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food, and Regina Harmon of Food Recovery Network. 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 Dr. Bram Govaerts, the Director General of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT). They talk about the information and other resources farmers need to grow resilient crops and support soil health, what an additional climate shock will do to a fragile food and agricultural system like the one we have today, and the ambitious goals that must be set to protect the world’s most vulnerable communities. 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 Jose Mai, the Minister of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise for Belize and Dr. Rattan Lal, a Distinguished Professor of Soil Science at The Ohio State University. They discuss the spirituality of soil, the responsibility placed on producers as stewards of the land, and the resources needed to ensure that no farmer is left behind in the transformation of food and agriculture systems. This conversation was part of a fireside chat organized by Food Tank and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture at the IICA Sustainable Agriculture of the Americas Pavilion during the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. 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.

Dr. Andrew Bremer, Director of the Office of Nutrition Research at the NIH, discusses the pressing issues of nutrition security and public health. He reveals the challenges in linking specific foods to health outcomes and emphasizes the need for a transformative food system that nourishes, not just fills. The conversation highlights the complexities of nutrition research and the urgency for systemic changes, advocating for equitable access to healthy food and the integration of nutrition in healthcare strategies.

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Sophia Hosain, Zero Waste Manager for Baltimore City’s Department of Public Works. They talk about how Baltimore is creating the programs and tools they need to slash food waste in the city, why Hosain believes everyone’s immediate future is tied to one another, and what it means to be a steward of our collective environment. 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.

Dr. Sara Roszak, an influential leader in health strategy and policy, discusses the crucial role of pharmacists in the Food is Medicine movement. She highlights how pharmacists can enhance access to tailored meal programs, particularly in underserved communities. The conversation delves into the integration of dietitians in pharmacies, innovative strategies to overcome healthcare challenges, and the importance of legislative support for pharmacists as care providers. Roszak emphasizes that empowering pharmacists is vital for tackling diet-related health issues and improving public health.

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Betty Chinyamunyamu, the CEO of the National Smallholder Farmers' Association of Malawi (NASFAM). They discuss what the Association is doing to ensure food producers receive a fair price for their food, the impact of extreme weather events on the country’s farmers, and the far-reaching social and economic benefits that can be seen when space is created for women to assume leadership roles. 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 author and journalist Carey Gillam. They discuss a recent investigation that reveals how agrochemical industry leaders are downplaying the risks of pesticides and working to discredit journalists, scientists, and others who have been critical of pesticides or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The conversation dives into the shocking findings that a team of journalists uncovered, the harms caused by exposure to pesticides and herbicides, and the policies that are — or aren’t — in place to protect people from them. 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 Dr. Christine Going, Senior Advisor in the Food Security Office at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. They discuss the barriers that can prevent veterans from seeking support, what the Veterans Health Administration is doing to help those experiencing hunger, and the innovative partnerships the Office of Food Security is developing to advance their mission. 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.