005: The Food System is Not the Problem— It’s the Solution with Danielle Nierenberg

<p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">“We have an opportunity because of the urgency now to come together. Sometimes, we forget but there’s joy in food. We can figure this thing out, but we need to get it together.”</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">-Danielle Nierenberg</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a world where the climate is changing and the population is growing at an alarming rate, it is more important than ever to build a more resilient food system— a food system that can not only withstand shocks and stresses, but also thrives in the face of these changes. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When it comes to developing a more resilient food system, it pays to work together. By pooling our resources and knowledge, we can create a system that is better able to combat climate change and other global issues we face today. Ultimately, by working together, we can build a food system that is more robust and resilient.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Co-founded by Danielle Nierenberg,</span> <a href="https://foodtank.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Food Tank</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">is dedicated to building a community toward a more resilient food system. Food Tank is a non-profit organization that works to advance the conversation around food and agriculture by promoting sustainable agricultural solutions and providing training programs to help local communities face the challenges unique to them. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tune in as Justine and Danielle discuss the need for collaboration in building a more sustainable food system. They also discuss how we can reframe the story we tell about food and agriculture, how food brings joy, and why farmers hold the key to solving some of the global issues we face today. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Meet Danielle: </strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Danielle Nierenberg is a world-renowned researcher, speaker, and advoc