Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

551. Development Aid Plummets, Bangladesh Connects Farmers to Key Resources, and a Conversation with Amanda Koehler on the Termination of a USDA Land Access Program

April 16, 2026·27 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Amanda Koehler, Manager of the Land, Capital, and Market Access Network. They discuss the U.S. Department of Agriculture's decision to terminate 49 of the 50 land access projects, the barriers that young and beginning farmers face, and how we can support our local food producers moving forward. Plus, hear about what the latest numbers show about the decline of official development assistance around the world, the steps Rwanda is taking to protect farmland from developing in the country's capital, a new initiative from the government of Bangladesh designed to support small farmers, and more. 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.

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