Danielle Nierenberg
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Danielle Nierenberg is President of Food Tank and an expert on sustainable agriculture and food issues. She has written extensively on gender and population, the spread of factory farming in the developing world and innovations in sustainable agriculture.

Eat Pasta and Pulses as Part of a Sustainable Diet

The type of food we choose to eat determines a large part of our personal carbon footprint. With a long shelf life, pasta helps reduce the amount of food that is thrown away by serving as a base for vegetables…

Seven Ways to Host a More Sustainable Passover Seder

Passover Seder, a Jewish tradition taking place from April 10 to 18, 2017, is an opportunity for hosts and guests of the festivities to promote sustainable food practices.

An Unprecedented Day Dedicated to the Future of Food Policy

The event will bring together 35+ experts including business executives, government officials, policymakers, nonprofit leaders, farmers, union leaders, chefs, and more. Interactive panel topics include Creating Resiliency in Food and Agriculture, Cultivating Global Food Security, Healthy Local and Regional Food Systems, and the Next Farm Bill.

Next Secretary of Agriculture?

The President-elect has not appointed one of the most important positions in the new administration—the new Secretary of Agriculture. Who do you think should get the job?

117 Organizations to Watch in 2017

As 2017 rolls in, food movements, people, and organizations are rallying to remove inequitable and damaging practices. Food Tank presents 117 initiatives which are at the forefront of sustainable development.

Chicago, We Can Change the Food System — The 2016 Food Tank Summit!

Thank you to speakers, sponsors, and attendees of the 2016 Chicago Food Tank Summit! Click here to watch the full summit stream.

Trump Won… Now What?

It’s no surprise that we’re shocked — a Trump Presidency seemed unthinkable a month ago.

Twenty Magazines for People Who Eat, Cook, or Grow

These 19 magazines offer stories, news, and research on the latest food and agriculture news.

The “Sustainable Protein” Panel from the 2016 Farm Tank Summit

Watch the entire Keynote from the 2016 Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento, California.

The “Food Business” Panel from the 2016 Farm Tank Summit

Watch the entire panel from the 2016 Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento, California.

Farm Tank 2016 Afternoon Keynote by Navina Khanna

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The “Infrastructure Panel” from the 2016 Farm Tank Summit

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The “Food Tech” Panel from the 2016 Farm Tank Summit

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The “Food Transparency” Panel from the 2016 Farm Tank Summit

Watch the Food Transparency panel from the Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento, California.

Farm Tank Welcome and Keynote by Danielle Nierenberg and Saru Jayaraman

Watch the Farm Tank Welcome and Keynote by Danielle Nierenberg and Saru Jayaraman

Farm Tank 2016 Welcome and Keynote by Nicole Rogers & Karen Ross

Watch the Farm Tank Summit opening remarks and Keynote by Nicole Rogers and Karen Ross.

Farm Tank 2016 Closing Remarks by Nicole Rogers and Danielle Nierenberg

Watch the entire Keynote from the 2016 Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento, California.

Farm Tank 2016 Closing Keynote by Michael Dimock

Watch the entire Keynote from the 2016 Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento, California.

22 Books That Educate and Inspire #LaborDay2016

Twenty-two new books selected by Food Tank for fall 2016 that enlighten, educate, and inspire changemakers in the food movement.

Five Questions with the Almond Board of California

Food Tank interviewed the Almond Board of California, one of the sponsors of the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.

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