Nichole Cirillo talks accountability in our food system, why reconnecting to our food supply might be the biggest advantage we can give our food system, and how one simple diet change can have far-reaching impacts.
Food Tank Summit
Keri Glassman: To Fix the Food System, Increase Real Food Transparency
Keri Glassman talks about her lifelong passion for food and nutrition and how she instills that interest in others through nutrition education and helping people to make small shifts in their diet that lead to long-term health.
Michel Nischan: “Make produce affordable, and people will add more to their lives”
Michel Nishan talks about his multifaceted approach to food system change; his approach? Tear down barriers and create meaningful food policy that benefit low-incomes families so that they are able to provide healthy, fresh foods to their families. If they can afford it, they will buy it.
Lindsey Shute: “Agriculture is the wealth of the nation”
Lindsey Lusher Shute, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the National Young Farmers Coalition, is speaking at the inaugural Boston Food Tank Summit, “Investing in Discovery,” on April 1, 2017.
Danielle Nierenberg’s Conversation with Modern Farmer
Danielle’s interview on Modern Farmer discusses her hopes for the next farm bill, mainstream media’s portrayal of the food system, and Food Tank’s Summits as a means for facilitating uncomfortable conversations which drive food system change.
Boston Herald’s Lindsay Kalter: Put the Food System on the Next Generation’s Radar
Lindsay Kalter, Health Care Reporter at the Boston Herald, is speaking at the inaugural Boston Food Tank Summit, “Investing in Discovery,” which will be held in collaboration with Tufts University and Oxfam America on April 1, 2017.
Norbert Wilson Calls for the Creation of “Shared Values” Across the Food System
Norbert Wilson talks about the eye-opening experiences he had after college that led to his dedication to research why we eat what we eat and the circumstances that drive food waste. He also shares his ideas about how to create a more accessible food system for all.
Boston Globe’s Janelle Nanos: “Journalism is more important than ever”
Janelle Nanos talks with Food Tank about how she uses her passion for journalism to positively impact our wasteful food system, the simple changes we can make daily to reduce waste, and what gives her hope that we are approaching a turning point in our food system.
Paul Willis, Niman Ranch: “Every person can ask and inquire about their food”
Paul Willis, Farmer and Founder of Niman Ranch Pork Company, is speaking at the inaugural Boston Food Tank Summit, “Investing in Discovery,” which will be held in collaboration with Tufts University and Oxfam America on April 1, 2017.
Corby Kummer: “Gathering over meals encourages real communication”
Corby Kummer is speaking at the inaugural Boston Food Tank Summit, “Investing in Discovery,” which will be held in collaboration with Tufts University and Oxfam America on April 1, 2017.
Patricia Baker Sees Opportunity in Anti-Hunger Grassroots Movements
Patricia Baker, Senior Policy Advocate at Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI), is speaking at the inaugural Boston Food Tank Summit, “Investing in Discovery,” which will be held in collaboration with Tufts University and Oxfam America on April 1, 2017.
AVA Co-Founder on Using Technology to Promote a Healthier Society
Ian Brady, CEO and Co-Founder of AVA, is speaking at the inaugural Boston Food Tank Summit, “Investing in Discovery,” which will be held in collaboration with Tufts University and Oxfam America on April 1, 2017.
Catalina Lopez-Ospina on Promoting Fresh Food Access in Boston
Catalina Lopez-Ospina, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Food Initiatives in Boston, is speaking at the inaugural Boston Food Tank Summit, “Investing in Discovery,” which will be held in collaboration with Tufts University and Oxfam America on April 1, 2017.
Oliver Gottfried: “Do not forget the hands that feed us”
Oliver Gottfried works around the United States and the world, focusing on farm workers rights, elevating their voices so that they can pursue better lives. He urges consumers to get to know their food system so that we can all take action when injustices arise.
Monique Mikhail: “Food is an issue that is at the heart of so many other issues”
Monique Mikhail looks for food system solutions by trading in big agribusiness for support of small-scale, ecological farmers. She calls for investment sustainability that is spear-headed by the current generation and an education system that passes on that knowledge to future generations.
Jessica Fanzo Calls for More Accountability Across the Food System
Dr. Jessica Fanzo talks food as a central part of our lives, the impact of our daily choices on health and income security around the world, and the idea that letting go of some traditions may help solve some of the most daunting problems our food system faces.
Brad McNamara on Working to Connect the Next Generation of Farmers
Brad McNamara discusses the future of urban farming and technology, and why the key to creating positive agricultural changes is providing the opportunity and power to regular people from all walks of life to get involved in the food system.
Matt Tortora: Nuclear Missile Technician Turned Chef and Food-Tech Entrepreneur
Matt Tortora, Co-Founder & CEO at Crave Food Services Corporation, is speaking at the inaugural Boston Food Tank Summit, “Investing in Discovery,” on April 1, 2017.
Julian Agyeman: Reimagining Sustainable Solutions for Local Food Systems
Dr. Julian Agyeman talks sustainable food system change, why thinking locally about food systems is long-term term food security for all, and why we all should be involved in reimagining new strategies to fight hunger.
Dr. Parke Wilde: “There is so much opportunity to meet the world’s food needs”
Parke Wilde, PhD, food economist at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, is one of the organizing committee members for the inaugural Boston Food Tank Summit, “Investing in Discovery.”
