Sean Pessarra, of Heifer Ranch, and Ben Lilliston, of the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy, talk with Dani about the impact of coronavirus on sustainable farming and the policy implications of the current government relief bills. You can listen…
Agriculture
Nate Kleinman and Albie Miles on Community Food Sovereignty During COVID-19
For activist and grower Nate Kleinman, collaborative farming can help slow climate change and support community food sovereignty. Later, professor Albie Miles describes how COVID-19 is exposing the vulnerabilities in the food system in Hawai’i.
India’s ‘Seed Warrior’ Builds Living Seed Banks to Preserve Agricultural Diversity
India’s ‘Seed Warrior’ Debal Deb has preserved 1,410 rare and folk varieties of rice to save them from extinction, promote food sovereignty, and fight corporate control of seeds.
Eric Adams and Vimlendra Sharan Talk Food Policy Response, COVID-19
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Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and FAO Liaison Office for North America Vimlendra Sharan talk about food policy during the pandemic.
Cummins talks Green New Deal, Regenerative Agriculture, COVID-19
Ronnie Feldman is mobilizing support for regenerative agriculture and a Green New Deal.
How Local Government Are Strengthening the Resilience of Agrifood Systems to COVID-19
By working with agrifood businesses, farmer organizations, and communities, local governments can take action to build a resilient food system in the midst of COVID-19.
Pekka Pesonen and Daniel Katz Talk Philanthropy, Supporting Farmers During COVID-19
Copa-Cogeca and the Overbrook Foundation are using policy and financial support to help farmers during the pandemic
Fabrice De Clerck and Amy Wu on Innovating a Better Food System
Today on Food Talk Live, Dani interviews Fabrice De Clerck, the science director at EAT, and Amy Wu, the founder of From Farms to Incubators. They discuss how agriculture can change to meet the planet’s needs—and the women who are driving the biggest innovations.
Dan Barber and Luke Saunders on Keeping the Farm-to-Community Connection During COVID-19
Blue Hill’s Dan Barber and Luke Saunders of Farmer’s Fridge are mobilizing food access efforts during the COVID-19 crisis, with help from regional farms.
Over 50 Organizations Urge Congress to Prioritize Small, Mid-Sized Farms for COVID-19 Relief
An open letter to congress signed by 54 organizations calls for stimulus funding for small farms and farm workers in response to COVID-19.
Christina Ferzli and Britt Lundgren talk sustainable food business and COVID-19
Christina Ferzli and Britt Lundgren on Food Talk, discussing their companies and COVID-19
Dan Glickman Talks Food Security, Diet, and COVID-19
Former Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman explains how our diets can help flatten the curve of COVID-19. Then, Danielle talks with Beth Dooley about the importance of small grains in a healthy, resilient food system.
Kathleen Finlay Discusses Regional Farming, COVID-19
Kathleen Finlay discusses regional farming, community resilience and COVID-19.
Jim Perdue, Tom McDougall Talk Supply Chain, COVID-19
Danielle Nierenberg interviews Jim Perdue of Perdue Farms and Tom McDougall of 4P Foods.
They discuss farmers, the impact of COVID-19, and how they’re responding to the crisis.
Family First on Engelbrecht Farms
On Engelbrecht Family Farm, sustainable practices and ethical livestock raising practices maintain resources for future generations.
Louisa Burwood-Taylor on Food Technology During COVID-19
Louisa Burwood-Taylor of AgFunderNews discusses the impact COVID-19 may have
on agriculture technology, supply chains, and the future of farmers
Dr. Mark Hyman Talks Functional Medicine, COVID-19
“For yourself, and your civic responsibility – you need to take care of your own health.”
Fatema Sumar Talks Oxfam America’s Response to COVID-19
“If you break the food supply chain, you can imagine how that would affect supermarket shelves”
Amid Difficult COVID-19 News from Around the World, There’s Hope in the Food System
The news of COVID-19’s impact on farmers, chefs, food service workers, and people who are food insecure around the world has been devastating. Food Tank President Danielle Nierenberg shares why she sees hope in the food system this week.
Holly Rippon-Butler Talks Young Farmers, COVID-19
“We need to make investments for young farmers as a resource for this country”
