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Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg
486. Food is Medicine and Eating for Health, Part 1

Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 63:01


Food Tank, in partnership with the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, recently hosted a special series on “Food is Medicine and Eating for Health.” This webinar features conversations from Part 1 of the event as panelists come together to discuss what it means to implement holistic approaches to improving access to healthy, nourishing foods; the empowerment of youth; and how we ensure that the opportunities presented by Food is Medicine aren't wasted. Speakers include Erika Allen, Urban Growers Collective; Dr. Kofi Essel, Elevance Health; Rachel Fisher, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Kathleen Merrigan, Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems at Arizona State University; A-dae Romero-Briones, First Nations Development Institute; Alice Waters, American chef, restaurateur, and author; and Lyndsey Waugh, Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation. Plus, hear about the staffing cuts expected at the world's largest humanitarian organization, the push for countries to release their updated climate action plans, and the new legislation that could make it harder to win a legal case against the agrochemical company Bayer.  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.

Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg
381. From Policy to Progress: Unpacking the 2023 Farm Bill

Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 76:08


During a special virtual event hosted by Food Tank, food policy experts sat down to discuss the upcoming Farm Bill. Panelists discuss why the Farm Bill is structured the way it is; finding the humanity in this complex, lengthy piece of legislation; and opportunities to create the policy change we want to see. Speakers include Marion Nestle, author, nutritionist, and Professor Emerita at New York University; Kathleen Merrigan, Professor and Executive Director of the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems at Arizona State University; Jennifer Otten, Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington; Adrian Lipscombe, Chef and Founder of the 40 Acres Project; Ben Thomas, Senior Policy Director for Agriculture at the Environmental Defense Fund; and Danielle Nierenberg, President of Food Tank.  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.

New Food Order
Moving Beyond Carbon Neutrality in Food & Ag

New Food Order

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 93:56


Hardly a month has gone by in the past two years without a large food or agriculture corporate announcing a pledge to go carbon neutral by some future date. Given the food and agriculture industries contribute over a third of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, these commitments are certainly welcome. But as we increasingly learn about the industry's potential to be a solution to reversing climate change through carbon sequestering farming practices, the question quickly became: is carbon neutrality enough? Shouldn't these corporates have higher goals and be targeting carbon removal from the atmosphere? Furthermore, is carbon even the right focus when you consider other important measures of sustainable and ecological farming? To discuss this complex topic, we brought a diverse guest roster onto the podcast in another roundtable format episode, including: Ivo Degn, Climate Farmers CEO; Dani Nierenberg, president of Food Tank; Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director for the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems; Julie Kunen, Director of Sustainability for Oatly North America; and Debbie Reed, Executive Director for Ecosystem Service Market Consortium. We discuss: Is carbon neutrality enough, or do we need to look beyond it?Is it detrimental to have such a strong focus on carbon neutrality? Does the focus detract from other important areas of regeneration and supporting all ecosystem services?Are carbon credits and overall certification of processes misleading and potentially damaging to the regenerative process?How corporations and startups might work better in the sectorHow are farmers and production workers affected by the carbon neutrality push?How might we design these systems to ensure farmers benefitHow to ensure we don't just end up “greenwishing” while searching for a solution Show Notes Climate FarmersFood TankSwette CenterOatlyESMC Subscribe to our newsletters that track all of the business, tech, and investment trends in food: https://tinyurl.com/nfonewsletters Follow us on Instagram: @newfoodorderpod Follow us on Linkedin: @agfunder & @foodtechconnect Thank you to Foodshot Global & New Hope Network for sponsoring the series. And a huge thank you to everyone who helped us bring this podcast to life:  Production: Cam Gray, Cofruition Audio Editing: Tevin Sudi Original Music: Rodrigo Barbera  Art: Lola Nankin Project Management: Patrick Carter

Unite and Heal America with Matt Matern
81: Episode 81: Mauro Guillen & Kathleen Merrigan

Unite and Heal America with Matt Matern

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 47:37


Join Matt for a lively chat with two educators and top experts, Kathleen Merrigan in the field of sustainable food and agriculture and futurist Author and Professor Mauro Guillen. 

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Unite and Heal America with Matt Matern
81: Kathleen Merrigan and Mauro Guillen on Sustainable Food Systems

Unite and Heal America with Matt Matern

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 47:38


Matt chats with Kathleen Merrigan, an organic agriculture expert, and Mauro Guillen from Wharton School. Kathleen, a professor at ASU, highlights the importance of organic practices and educating future leaders.  Mauro emphasizes behavioral changes and reducing reliance on technology for tackling climate change. Both stress the need for faster adaptation, clearer regulations, and the role of large businesses in leading positive change. Tune in next week for more insights.

A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Mauro Guillen, Professor and Author & Kathleen Merrigan, Professor and Executive Director - A Climate Change with Matt Matern 10/23/22

A Climate Change with Matt Matern

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 47:38


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Sustainable Agriculture Policy with Ron Kroese
20. Kathleen Merrigan, former deputy secretary of USDA

Sustainable Agriculture Policy with Ron Kroese

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 68:00


Kathleen Merrigan authored the law establishing standards for organic food and the federal definition of sustainable agriculture. On this week's episode, she talks with Ron about her life's work, including her time in USDA, where she led the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative to support local food systems, and was a key architect of Michelle Obama's “Let's Move!” campaign. In 2010, Kathleen was celebrated by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2010. Currently, she serves as the Kelly and Brian Swette Professor in the School of Sustainability and executive director of the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems at Arizona State University. Before that, she was the Executive Director of Sustainability at the George Washington University. From 2009 to 2013, Kathleen was deputy secretary and COO of the United States Department of Agriculture. And, was the first woman to chair the Ministerial Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Prior to USDA, she was a professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, Administrator of the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, and served on the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. Kathleen is a board member of Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, and a Trustee of CIFOR and ICRAF. She is a partner in Astanor Ventures and an advisor to S2G Ventures, two firms investing in ag-tech innovation. Merrigan holds a PhD in Public Policy and Environmental Planning from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MPA from University of Texas at Austin, and BA from Williams College. The interview was conducted on Feb. 10, 2016. Additional links this episode: National Sustainable Agriculture Oral History Archive U.S. Department of Agriculture -------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Audible, Apple, Google, and more. Catch past episodes, a transcript, and show notes at cfra.org/SustainbleAgPodcast.

PMA Takes On Tech
48. Trust the Organic Label w/ Kathleen Merrigan

PMA Takes On Tech

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 31:32 Transcription Available


The organic ecosystem is as varied and complex as the U.S landscape. The industry faces a number of challenges including consumer confusion around what organic means, input and product shortages in organic supply chains, competition from new environmental labels, and the concern that some NOP rules are limiting further growth and innovation that has been achieved in other markets.  In this episode, I'm joined by Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director and Professor at the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems Arizona State University and the Former Deputy Secretary of USDA, to talk about the complexity of organic and the potential for its future.   Join us as we discuss: The definition and standards of organic,  How does sustainable agriculture and vertical farming fit in Acceptance of biotechnology and genome technology in organic agriculture  Resources: Organic Trade Association  The Critical To-Do List for Organic Agriculture: 46 Recommendations for the President 

Fresh Takes On Tech
48. Trust the Organic Label w/ Kathleen Merrigan

Fresh Takes On Tech

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 31:32 Transcription Available


The organic ecosystem is as varied and complex as the U.S landscape. The industry faces a number of challenges including consumer confusion around what organic means, input and product shortages in organic supply chains, competition from new environmental labels, and the concern that some NOP rules are limiting further growth and innovation that has been achieved in other markets.  In this episode, I'm joined by Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director and Professor at the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems Arizona State University and the Former Deputy Secretary of USDA, to talk about the complexity of organic and the potential for its future.   Join us as we discuss: The definition and standards of organic,  How does sustainable agriculture and vertical farming fit in Acceptance of biotechnology and genome technology in organic agriculture  Resources: Organic Trade Association  The Critical To-Do List for Organic Agriculture: 46 Recommendations for the President 

TLC Todd-versations
TLC Todd-versations Presents Kathleen Merrigan of the Sweete Center

TLC Todd-versations

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 63:32


Todd-versations' goal in 2021 was to have conversations with people who shape our food experience. We have. Beyond our wildest expectations, we have capped the year with a chat that spanned favorite meals Chef Dan Barber, dancing next to Taylor Swift, and moments with Betty White. We had fun as we chatted about Ag Technology and why she supports it, the Power of Deliciousness, and facing tough issues with courage. Kathleen is a champ, a warrior, and a thoughtful leader. Listen in and get to know Kathleen Merrigan. She is a person of tremendous grace and grit.

Citizen Chef with Tom Colicchio
Splitting a Chocolate Cake w/Dr. Kathleen Merrigan

Citizen Chef with Tom Colicchio

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 35:48


Kathleen Merrigan was the United States Deputy Secretary of Agriculture from 2009 to 2013 and is now the Executive Director at Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems at Arizona State University. She is an advocate for organic farming, worked with Michelle Obama on the Let’s Move campaign, and while working at the USDA she shaped the “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food” initiative. Not only is she the person with all the answers, she also is the person who knows the right questions to ask - including some involving chocolate cake. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Heartland Stories
Sustainability talk with Dr. Kathleen Merrigan

Heartland Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 28:58


Theresa's guest today is Dr. Kathleen Merrigan, Professor in the School of Sustainability, Executive Director of the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems at Arizona State University as well as former Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Tune in to learn more about: - The 3 legged stool of sustainability. - The difference between regenerative and organic. - The Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems and its ongoing research.  - Challenges faced by our rural communities. - Lessons learnt from the current pandemic.

Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg
218. Young Farmers Can Revitalize Rural Food Systems, Says Kathleen Merrigan

Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 29:36


Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dr. Kathleen Merrigan, Director of the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems at Arizona State University, talks about the importance of bringing young people into agriculture. She also discusses how the incoming administration can help support young farmers. 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. 

Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg
86. The Wisdom of Indigenous Foodways

Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 30:56


Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director of the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems at Arizona State University, talks about ASU and Food Tank's Summit on the wisdom of indigenous food ways. She highlights the importance of going forward by going back and learning from traditional practices to combat climate change and improve inclusiveness in the food system. Read our favorite highlights of this episode as you listen HERE. 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. Apple Podcasts Stitcher Google Play Spotify Become a Food Tank member for exclusive benefits: join HERE! Follow Food Tank on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Youtube

Acres U.S.A.: Tractor Time
Tractor Time Episode 36: Kathleen Merrigan on the Future of Food

Acres U.S.A.: Tractor Time

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 67:09


Kathleen Merrigan was instrumental in crafting the Organic Foods Production Act in 1990. She also served as the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture during the Obama Administration. During that time, she spearheaded the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food program. And just recently, she was named as the first executive director of the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems at Arizona State University. She previously served as executive director of sustainability at George Washington University. And she was named one of the "100 most influential people in the world" by Time Magazine in 2010. As you’ll hear, she has a lot to say about the true cost of food and the future of organic farming. She has a big vision for a food system that takes into account biodiversity, human health, water quality, climate and waste.

Acres U.S.A.: Tractor Time
Tractor Time Episode 34: Paul Dorrance, from Top Gun to Top Grazier

Acres U.S.A.: Tractor Time

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 60:28


If you’re a reader of Acres U.S.A. magazine, you might recognize his name. Paul Dorrance writes for us frequently, and he does it with a teacher’s spirit and a sense of humor. Acres is unique in that we rely on people like Paul, people who are in the field, doing the hard, challenging work of farming. Paul is also one of the featured speakers at the Acres U.S.A. Eco-Ag Conference in December. Eco-Ag is kind of like Coachella, or Woodstock, if you prefer older references. Instead of music, we bring together a group of some of the biggest names in regenerative agriculture. I’m just looking a list and it’s incredible: Carey Gillam, Zach Bush and Kathleen Merrigan are keynote speakers. Here are some other names you might recognize: Neal Kinsey, Mark Shepard, Bob Quinn, David Montgomery, Andre Leu, Paul Dettloff, Gary Zimmer … the list goes on. Paul Dorrance is in that mix and I thrilled to introduce him to you.   He’s a former Air Force pilot. He wears a big, ten-gallon cowboy hat and he’s as humble as they come. In this episode, we’re going to learn a little about Paul, but also about his latest article for our magazine. In that piece, Paul writes about his misadventures in Livestock Guardian Animals.

Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg
60. Live From the U.S. Capitol: Break Silos Between Health and Ag

Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019 26:15


Food Tank visited the U.S. Capitol, joining experts like Kathleen Merrigan, Robert Graham, Gregory Cooper, and Rep. James P. McGovern to define the connection between agriculture and health for better food policy. Read our favorite highlights of this episode as you listen HERE. 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. Apple Podcasts Stitcher Google Play Spotify Become a Food Tank member for exclusive benefits: join HERE! Follow Food Tank on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Youtube  

What Doesn't Kill You
Episode 208: Kathleen Merrigan and Sustainable Food Systems

What Doesn't Kill You

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2016 57:09


What is a sustainable food system? Former undersecretary of the USDA, Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director of Sustainability at George Washington University talks about what's possible, what's happening and what to hope for. At George Washington University, Dr. Merrigan leads the GW Sustainability Collaborative, GW Food Institute, and serves as Professor of Public Policy. She serves as a Co-Chair for AGree, Board Director for the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture and FoodCorps, a member of the Harvard Pilgrim Healthy Food Fund Advisory Committee, Senior Advisor at the Kendall Foundation, and steering committee member of the Council of Environmental Deans and Directors of the National Council for Science and the Environment and the United Nations Environment Programme led initiative TEEB for Agriculture & Food. Recognizing the history and scope of her work, Time Magazine named Kathleen among the “100 most influential people in the world” in 2010.

What Doesn't Kill You
Episode 208: Kathleen Merrigan and Sustainable Food Systems

What Doesn't Kill You

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2016 57:09


What is a sustainable food system? Former undersecretary of the USDA, Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director of Sustainability at George Washington University talks about what's possible, what's happening and what to hope for. At George Washington University, Dr. Merrigan leads the GW Sustainability Collaborative, GW Food Institute, and serves as Professor of Public Policy. She serves as a Co-Chair for AGree, Board Director for the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture and FoodCorps, a member of the Harvard Pilgrim Healthy Food Fund Advisory Committee, Senior Advisor at the Kendall Foundation, and steering committee member of the Council of Environmental Deans and Directors of the National Council for Science and the Environment and the United Nations Environment Programme led initiative TEEB for Agriculture & Food. Recognizing the history and scope of her work, Time Magazine named Kathleen among the “100 most influential people in the world” in 2010.

Public Health (Video)
What's Next for the Food Movement? - with Michael Pollan - Horace Albright Lecture

Public Health (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2014 88:30


What does the future hold for the food movement? Join Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture under President Obama Kathleen Merrigan and author and UC Berkeley Professor of Journalism Michael Pollan in conversation with reporter and Journalism faculty member Linda Schacht. [Agriculture] [Show ID: 25707]

Food Production (Video)
What's Next for the Food Movement? - with Michael Pollan - Horace Albright Lecture

Food Production (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2014 88:30


What does the future hold for the food movement? Join Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture under President Obama Kathleen Merrigan and author and UC Berkeley Professor of Journalism Michael Pollan in conversation with reporter and Journalism faculty member Linda Schacht. [Agriculture] [Show ID: 25707]

Food Production (Audio)
What's Next for the Food Movement? - with Michael Pollan - Horace Albright Lecture

Food Production (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2014 88:30


What does the future hold for the food movement? Join Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture under President Obama Kathleen Merrigan and author and UC Berkeley Professor of Journalism Michael Pollan in conversation with reporter and Journalism faculty member Linda Schacht. [Agriculture] [Show ID: 25707]

Gardening and Agriculture (Audio)
What's Next for the Food Movement? - with Michael Pollan - Horace Albright Lecture

Gardening and Agriculture (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2014 88:30


What does the future hold for the food movement? Join Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture under President Obama Kathleen Merrigan and author and UC Berkeley Professor of Journalism Michael Pollan in conversation with reporter and Journalism faculty member Linda Schacht. [Agriculture] [Show ID: 25707]

Gardening and Agriculture (Video)
What's Next for the Food Movement? - with Michael Pollan - Horace Albright Lecture

Gardening and Agriculture (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2014 88:30


What does the future hold for the food movement? Join Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture under President Obama Kathleen Merrigan and author and UC Berkeley Professor of Journalism Michael Pollan in conversation with reporter and Journalism faculty member Linda Schacht. [Agriculture] [Show ID: 25707]

Public Health (Audio)
What's Next for the Food Movement? - with Michael Pollan - Horace Albright Lecture

Public Health (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2014 88:30


What does the future hold for the food movement? Join Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture under President Obama Kathleen Merrigan and author and UC Berkeley Professor of Journalism Michael Pollan in conversation with reporter and Journalism faculty member Linda Schacht. [Agriculture] [Show ID: 25707]