001: Boosting a Healthy, Accessible Local Farm-to-Table Revolution with Andy Naja-Riese

<p dir="ltr">“Sometimes, we can only make the choices when they're available to us.” —Andy Naja-Riese </p> <p dir="ltr">With six successful seasons behind us, we are thrilled to announce that Season 7 is live and ready for you!</p> <p dir="ltr">A hearty thanks to you for staying with us through the previous six seasons and continuously supporting the program. For us, you are not just our listeners. You are an integral part of this community. </p> <p dir="ltr">With lots of surprises and fresh series to pique your interest, we assure this season will be a unique experience. Our aim is not just to bring changes to the food system, but also to be a trusted ally for all respected founders and leaders out there.</p> <p dir="ltr">We are setting the ball rolling for this season with our <a href= "https://www.justinereichman.com/podcast-episodes/andy-naja-riese">former guest, Andy Naja-Riese</a>, the CEO of the Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM). A non-profit organization, AIM strives to educate, inspire, and connect diverse communities, dedicated farmers, and producers to strengthen local and regional food systems. </p> <p dir="ltr">Join Justine and Andy as they continue their enlightening conversation on bolstering local farmers and promoting a superior food system. Take the plunge as they discuss the challenges in the local food system, the struggles of every farmer, addressing the climate crisis and food insecurity with agricultural techniques, eating by the season, and how market matching can help in ensuring the affordability of local produce. After all, the end goal is improved food accessibility. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Meet Andy:</p> <p dir="ltr">Andy Naja-Riese brings 17 years of experience in community food systems, public health, and food equity programs & policy. As Chief Executive Officer, he leads AIM's major programs, partnerships, strategic planning, advocacy, and fundraising, including a capital campaign for AIM’s Center for Food and Agriculture in collaboration with AIM’s Board of