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Food For You and the Planet

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  • Food For You and the Planet is a fresh new podcast created by Healthy PlanEat that explores healthy and environmentally sustainable food solutions. Food For You and the Planet is hosted by Rosemary Ostfeld, PhD.
    2024
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  • Episode 16: FAO Francesco Tubiello PhD - What Are The Environmental Impacts of Our Food System?

    Episode 16: FAO Francesco Tubiello PhD - What Are The Environmental Impacts of Our Food System?
    Jul 10 2024

    Francesco Tubiello, PhD is a Senior Statistician and Team Leader, Environment Statistics at the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations.

    Francesco received his PhD in Earth Systems and Agriculture from New York University. At the FAO, his responsibilities include: Oversight, maintenance and development of FAO corporate agri-environmental databases, including Fertilizers, Pesticides, Land, and greenhouse gas emissions. He has been a lead author for IPCC on agriculture and climate change issues since 2003.

    The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat panis, translates to "let there be bread". It was founded on 16 October 1945.

    TOPICS EXPLORED

    0:00 – 1:22 – Introduction

    1:22 – 2:35 – What is the FAO and what types of work does it do?

    2:35 – 4:08 – How did you become interested in food and agriculture?

    4:08 – 6:09 – Can you tell me about your involvement with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report and the Noble Prize you and the other authors received for it?

    6:09 – 7:27 – What led you to a career as a statistician at the FAO?

    7:27 – 9:44 – What is FAOSTAT?

    9:44 – 11:51 – How does the FAO gather key data that appears in FAOSTAT?

    11:51 – 13:35 – What is the Global Livestock Environmental Assessment Model and how is it used?

    13:35 – 16:20 – What are some of the key publications and reports FAO produces?

    16:20 – 21:31 – What are some of the key environmental impacts of food on the environment?

    21:31 – 23:39 – How do different food production practices influence the impact on climate change?

    23:39 – 26:28 – Which foods are associated with the largest impact on climate change?

    26:28 – 29:43 – What can people do to minimize their impact?

    29:43 – 35:21 – How will climate change impact food and agricultural production?

    35:21 – 39:41 – What do you see as the future of food and agriculture?

    39:41 – 40:58 – Things to share and wrap up

    FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations: https://www.fao.org/home/en

    RESOURCES

    FAOSTAT: https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data

    FAO GLEAM: https://www.fao.org/gleam/en/

    State of Food Security: https://www.fao.org/publications/home/fao-flagship-publications/the-state-of-food-security-and-nutrition-in-the-world/en

    State of Food and Agriculture: https://www.fao.org/publications/home/fao-flagship-publications/the-state-of-food-and-agriculture/en

    FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1

    RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss

    Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet

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    Food

    Environment

    Health

    Podcast

    Sustainability

    Agriculture

    Food and Agriculture Organization

    FAO

    United Nations

    State of Food Security

    State of Food and Agriculture

    Climate Change
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    41 mins
  • Episode 15: Small Planet Institute Frances Moore Lappé - What Is The Diet For A Small Planet?

    Episode 15: Small Planet Institute Frances Moore Lappé - What Is The Diet For A Small Planet?
    Jun 26 2024
    Frances Moore Lappé is the co-founder of the Small Planet Institute, which she founded with her daughter, Anna Lappé. Frances Moore Lappé is the author or co-author of 20 books, many focusing on themes of “living democracy”—suggesting not only a government accountable to citizens but a way of living aligned with the deep human need for connection, meaning, and power. She has received 20 honorary doctorates from distinguished institutions across the country, mostly recently Indiana University in 2021. Her first book, the 1971 Diet for a Small Planet, has sold over three million copies. Its 50th- anniversary edition was released in 2021 with features in The New York Times, Boston Globe, and other major outlets. In 2019, The New York Times Magazine interview with Frances began: "Frances Moore Lappé changed how we eat. She wants to do the same for our democracy." Her most recent publication, Crisis of Trust: How Can Democracies Protect Against Dangerous Lies (2023), dives into the roots of the American disinformation crisis and shares lessons from democracies leading the fight to combat harmful lies and promote truth. Today, we will be focusing on her incredible work on food and the environment. The Small Planet Institute spreads an empowering understanding of democracy as the wide dispersion of power, transparency in public affairs, and a culture of mutual accountability. Frances and Anna call it Living Democracy, as it enables each of us to act effectively on emerging solutions from electoral politics and economic life to the environment, hunger, agriculture, and beyond. The Small Planet Institute’s vision is a future where all communities are thriving with dignity as Living Democracies, fulfilling our essential needs for personal power, meaning, and connection. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 2:30 – Introduction 2:30 – 4:49 – What is The Small Planet Institute and what type of work does it do? 4:49 – 10:00 – What sparked your interest in the connection between diet, health, and the environment? 10:00 – 13:14 – Howard Zinn, author of A People’s History of the United States, rightfully asserts that you are a forerunner. What do you think enabled you to see these critical connections before these ideas became mainstream? 13:14 – 14:40 – What are some of the key themes and ideas in Diet For A Small Planet? 14:40 – 16:33 – What would A Diet For A Small Planet look like? 16:33 – 19:23 – It’s been over fifty years since you published Diet For A Small Planet. What are things that have changed for the best since you wrote it, and what areas do people still need to do work? 19:23 – 24:17 – What are some of your other books you have written about food, health, and our environment, and which one is your favorite and why? 24:17 – 27:10 – You recently wrote a book called It’s Not Too Late about climate. How should people reframe the climate crisis to help them stay motivated and engaged in creating positive change? 27:10 – 30:01 – What are some of the dangers of GMOs and what can people do to make sure that transparency is maintained in our food system? 30:01 – 34:05 – How can people shift towards a diet that is less focused on processed foods? 34:05 – 36:22 – Can you share more about the outreach and education work the Small Planet Institute is currently doing? 36:22 – 39:39 – Could you share more about Hidden Hope? 36:39 – 43:26 – What are some ways you think everyday people can help shape our food system? 43:26 – 46:56 – What do you feel are some of the most important moments in your career? 46:56 – 47:53 – Things to share and wrap up SMALL PLANET INSTITUTE INFORMATION Small Planet Institute: https://www.smallplanet.org/ RESOURCES Books by Frances Moore Lappé: https://www.smallplanet.org/books FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Small Planet Institute Diet For A Small Planet Plant-Centered
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    48 mins
  • Episode 14: Demeter USA Evrett Lunquist - What Is Biodynamic Agriculture?

    Episode 14: Demeter USA Evrett Lunquist - What Is Biodynamic Agriculture?
    Jun 12 2024
    Evrett Lunquist is the Director of Certification at Demeter USA, part of the Biodynamic Demeter Alliance. Born and raised in Minnesota, Evrett Lunquist discovered his love of agriculture in college. He went on to complete a self-designed bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota in Sustainable Food and Agriculture Systems where he studied food science, agronomy, and infrastructures and cultural dynamics involved with the field to table journey of food. He first encountered Biodynamics in 1992 while studying a Wisconsin produce farm inspired by Camphill Communities. He ended up returning to that farm and lived there for two years and followed his Biodynamic interest with an intensive two-week training at Michael Fields Agricultural Institute. Then, in 1996, Evrett Lunquist founded with his wife and kids a diverse Biodynamic produce farm integrated with livestock in southeast Nebraska. He has made all the Biodynamic preparations over the years with the guidance of many individuals at Biodynamic conferences and personal interactions. Expanding the scope of his involvement with Biodynamics, Evrett began inspecting farms and processors for Demeter USA in 2001. Evrett has also inspected for numerous organic certifiers, has extensive inspection training from the International Organic Inspectors Association and has worked as a certification reviewer for several certification agencies. Evrett comes to Demeter USA with a passion for farming, high quality food and its preparation, and educating others about organic and Biodynamic practices. Demeter Association, Inc. is the United States’ representative of Demeter International. It is a not-for-profit incorporated in 1985 with the mission to enable people to farm successfully, in accordance with Biodynamic practices and principles. Demeter’s vision is to heal the planet through agriculture. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 2:31 – Introduction 2:31 – 3:26 – What is Demeter USA and what type of work does it do? 3:26 – 4:58 – What is the Biodynamic Demeter Alliance and what types of organizations does it encompass? 4:58 – 7:56 – How did you become interested in biodynamic agriculture? 7:56 – 13:25 – Can you tell me about the history of biodynamic agriculture and its founder, Rudolf Steiner? 13:25 – 18:05 – What were some of Rudolf Steiner’s core observations? 18:05 – 26:27 – Can you share a bit about Rudolf Steiner’s emphasis on the spiritual side of nature? How does that factor into some of the fundamental teachings of biodynamics? 26:27 – 30:30 – In addition to Rudolf Steiner, who were some of the other key figures in the early biodynamics movement? 30:30 – 32:57 – When and where did biodynamic certification first begin? 32:57 – 39:26 – How is Biodynamic Certification similar or different from USDA Certified Organic? 39:26 – 42:43 – Are there any principles of biodynamic certification that you think are important to share? 42:43 – 44:59 – How does a farm become Biodynamic Certified? 44:59 – 47:18 – How many biodynamic certified farms are there and how can people find them? 47:18 – 50:27 – You shared with me that the founding lectures related to biodynamic agriculture occurred in June 1924, making this the 100th year globally for biodynamics. What are some exciting things that are happening this year to celebrate 100 years globally for biodynamics? 50:27 – 55:10 – Things to share and wrap up DEMETER USA INFORMATION Demeter USA: https://www.demeter-usa.org/ Biodynamic Demeter Alliance: https://biodynamicdemeteralliance.org/ RESOURCES Biodynamic Certification Information: https://www.demeter-usa.org/for-farmers/certification.asp Biodynamic Database: https://www.biodynamicfood.org/ FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Biodynamic Biodynamic Agriculture Biodynamic Certified Biodiversity Conservation
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    55 mins
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