# 558. Dryland Farmers Lead Climate Resiliency, Colorado River at a Historic Low, and a Conversation with Patience Kabwasa on Reclaiming Land Stewardship Practices

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Published: 2026-06-04T13:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Patience Kabwasa, Executive Director of Food to Power. They discuss how the organization is reclaiming land stewardship practices and building solutions with community, Colorado's recent policy wins to strengthen food access for children, and how the organization is responding to setbacks created by federal funding cuts, Plus, the US Department of Agriculture proposes closure of bee research facilities, food insecurity in the U.S. rises beyond COVID rates, the Colorado River reaches a historic low, dryland farmers lead climate resiliency, and reflections from FIMCON food as medicine gathering. 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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