Heifer International Live Chats
Upcoming Live Chats
Heifer International Live Chats welcome leaders in agriculture, international development, food systems, nutrition, climate change, impact investing, philanthropy, media, and more for 30-minute fireside-style virtual chats. Hosted by President and CEO Pierre Ferrari and other Heifer International experts, the conversations explore solutions to the challenges facing the future of food and farming beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why Money Matters in Rebuilding the Food System
Wednesday, May 19th @ 12pm EST
Small food businesses, grocers and farmers’ markets play important roles in local food and farming systems, but they alone are not the solution to food deserts and nutrition insecurity in the United States. Targeted investments can drive systems change, but changes in investor behavior are also needed.
Join Esther Park, CEO of Cienega Capital, in conversation with Pierre Ferrari, President and CEO of Heifer International, as they discuss the root causes of inequities within our food and farming system, and the changes in investor behavior that could have big impacts for the food we eat.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Heifer International President and CEO Pierre Ferrari, along with other Heifer International leaders and experts, are teaming up with leaders in international development, agriculture, philanthropy, impact investing, and more to prepare for a post-pandemic world.
In 20-30-minute fireside style chats, they discuss the immediate and longterm effects of COVID-19 on sustainable development and agriculture, and why investment in smallholder farmers is critical to building resilient food and farming systems for global food security.
Earth Day Virtual Panel: Lessons from Indigenous Agriculture for Achieving Food Sovereignty
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No Regrets: Why Carbon Sequestration is Agriculture’s Biggest Job
Join owner and manager of Paicines Ranch, a 7,600-acre ranch in central California, Sallie Calhoun, for a discussion on the importance of investing in carbon sequestration and regenerative agriculture.
No Regrets: Why Carbon Sequestration is Agriculture’s Biggest Job
Join owner and manager of Paicines Ranch, a 7,600-acre ranch in central California, Sallie Calhoun, for a discussion on the importance of investing in carbon sequestration and regenerative agriculture.
Citizen Farmers: How to Produce Healthy Food that Gives Back with Daron “Farmer D” Joffe
Daron “Farmer D” Joffe believes there is a farmer in everyone. The ideas in his book has led to the development of a movement of gardeners and farmers everywhere.
Citizen Farmers: How to Produce Healthy Food that Gives Back with Daron “Farmer D” Joffe
Daron “Farmer D” Joffe believes there is a farmer in everyone. The ideas in his book has led to the development of a movement of gardeners and farmers everywhere.
Ending Hunger through Farming: Why Local Farms are Key to Sustainable Community Development
Join Cindy Ayers Elliott as she discusses how she went from investment banker to farmer, in order to focus on sustainable community development through local farming.
Ending Hunger through Farming: Why Local Farms are Key to Sustainable Community Development
Join Cindy Ayers Elliott as she discusses how she went from investment banker to farmer, in order to focus on sustainable community development through local farming.
What is Regenerative Agriculture and How Can It Help Fight Climate Change?
Join CEO of Savory Institute, Daniela Ibarra-Howell, for a conversation on how regenerative agriculture can play an important role in feeding the world, while cooling the planet.
What is Regenerative Agriculture and How Can It Help Fight Climate Change?
Join CEO of Savory Institute, Daniela Ibarra-Howell, for a conversation on how regenerative agriculture can play an important role in feeding the world, while cooling the planet.
Building More Resilient Food Systems with Julia Child Award Recipient Danielle Nierenberg
Join Danielle Nierenberg, co-founder of Food Tank, as she discusses the challenges and opportunities for building more resilient food systems beyond COVID-19.
Building More Resilient Food Systems with Julia Child Award Recipient Danielle Nierenberg
Join Danielle Nierenberg, co-founder of Food Tank, as she discusses the challenges and opportunities for building more resilient food systems beyond COVID-19.
Sacred Cow Q&A with Diana Rodgers
Sacred Cow comes at a critical point in nutrition and sustainability, as the film probes the fundamental moral, environmental and nutritional quandaries associated with raising and eating animals.
Sacred Cow Q&A with Diana Rodgers
Sacred Cow comes at a critical point in nutrition and sustainability, as the film probes the fundamental moral, environmental and nutritional quandaries associated with raising and eating animals.
Sustainable Solutions for Resilient Farming Communities
Walmart Foundation’s Director of Sustainability, Sherry-Lee Singh, discusses how farmer-producer organizations can help advance gender equity and community resilience.
Sustainable Solutions for Resilient Farming Communities
Walmart Foundation’s Director of Sustainability, Sherry-Lee Singh, discusses how farmer-producer organizations can help advance gender equity and community resilience.
From Large-Scale Food Production to Smallholder Farming in Africa
Former Tyson Foods CEO, Donnie Smith, discusses his experience in large-scale food production and how it influenced his recent transition to supporting sustainable smallholder farming.
From Large-Scale Food Production to Smallholder Farming in Africa
Former Tyson Foods CEO, Donnie Smith, discusses his experience in large-scale food production and how it influenced his recent transition to supporting sustainable smallholder farming.
Investing for Good: How to Increase Investment in Socially Conscious Enterprises
Founder of Manna Tree, Gabrielle Rubenstein discusses how to increase investment in socially conscious, profit-making companies.
Investing for Good: How to Increase Investment in Socially Conscious Enterprises
Founder of Manna Tree, Gabrielle Rubenstein discusses how to increase investment in socially conscious, profit-making companies.
The Real Cost of Food: Is the Global Pandemic Changing How We Eat?
The Washington Post’s national food business reporter, Laura Reiley, discusses her reporting on the impacts of the pandemic on the food system and the widespread market disruption.
The Real Cost of Food: Is the Global Pandemic Changing How We Eat?
The Washington Post’s national food business reporter, Laura Reiley, discusses her reporting on the impacts of the pandemic on the food system and the widespread market disruption.
The Role of NGOs in a Post-COVID-19 World
Join leading expert on INGO organizational effectiveness, leadership development and culture, Tosca Bruno-van Vijfeijken, discussing the role of NGOs in the future of development.
The Role of NGOs in a Post-COVID-19 World
Join leading expert on INGO organizational effectiveness, leadership development and culture, Tosca Bruno-van Vijfeijken, discussing the role of NGOs in the future of development.
A Live Conversation on the U.S. Hunger and Nutrition Crisis with Chef Tom Colicchio
Awaiting the results of the U.S. presidential election, Tom and Pierre will discuss how the next four years could impact sustainable food systems.
A Live Conversation on the U.S. Hunger and Nutrition Crisis with Chef Tom Colicchio
Awaiting the results of the U.S. presidential election, Tom and Pierre will discuss how the next four years could impact sustainable food systems.
A Live Conversation on Soil Health and Food Security with Soil Expert Dr. Esther Ndumi Ngumbi
Join Professor of Entomology at University of Illinois, Dr. Esther Ndumi Ngumbi for a discussion on why soil is critical to food security.
A Live Conversation on Soil Health and Food Security with Soil Expert Dr. Esther Ndumi Ngumbi
Join Professor of Entomology at University of Illinois, Dr. Esther Ndumi Ngumbi for a discussion on why soil is critical to food security.
World Food Day Conversation Series on Supporting Smallholder Farmers During COVID-19
Listen to a one-hour conversation series with Heifer country programs as they discuss how each have responded to the crisis.
World Food Day Conversation Series on Supporting Smallholder Farmers During COVID-19
Listen to a one-hour conversation series with Heifer country programs as they discuss how each have responded to the crisis.
The Case for Better Meat: Why Livestock is Essential to a Healthy Planet
Diana Rodgers speaks on the critical role that livestock plays in regenerative agriculture and human nutrition.
The Case for Better Meat: Why Livestock is Essential to a Healthy Planet
Diana Rodgers speaks on the critical role that livestock plays in regenerative agriculture and human nutrition.
Farming and Food Justice - A Conversation with Leah Penniman
As the author of Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land, Leah Penniman is an incredible leader in sustainable farming and a powerful speaker.
Farming and Food Justice - A Conversation with Leah Penniman
As the author of Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land, Leah Penniman is an incredible leader in sustainable farming and a powerful speaker.
How Farmer Cooperatives Help Build Food Justice
Founder of Rise and Root Farm and food justice activist, Karen Washington, speaks with Heifer USA Director, Perry Jones about building food justice.
How Farmer Cooperatives Help Build Food Justice
Founder of Rise and Root Farm and food justice activist, Karen Washington, speaks with Heifer USA Director, Perry Jones about building food justice.
HeiferTogether Conversation - Ruth Reichl
Ruth Reichl speaks about patterns in food consumption and our changing connection to the origin and health benefits of the food we eat.
HeiferTogether Conversation - Ruth Reichl
Ruth Reichl speaks about patterns in food consumption and our changing connection to the origin and health benefits of the food we eat.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Sustainable Seafood and its Importance to Local and Global Food Systems
Barton Seaver will join a conversation on how consumers can support a more sustainable global food system.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Sustainable Seafood and its Importance to Local and Global Food Systems
Barton Seaver will join a conversation on how consumers can support a more sustainable global food system.
Why Governments and NGOs Must Support Longterm Sustainable Solutions to Agricultural Development
Dr. Brady Deaton will discuss how governments and NGOs can help create more equitable food systems.
Why Governments and NGOs Must Support Longterm Sustainable Solutions to Agricultural Development
Dr. Brady Deaton will discuss how governments and NGOs can help create more equitable food systems.
The Future of International Development and Media with Devex Editor-in-Chief, Raj Kumar
Editor-in-Chief of Devex, Raj Kumar, will speak about what to expect in international development and media in a post COVID-19 world.
The Future of International Development and Media with Devex Editor-in-Chief, Raj Kumar
Editor-in-Chief of Devex, Raj Kumar, will speak about what to expect in international development and media in a post COVID-19 world.
Why smallholder farming is the solution to a more resilient food and farming system
Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Dan Glickman, discusses why government support is critical to scaling up sustainable, small-scale farms.
Why smallholder farming is the solution to a more resilient food and farming system
Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Dan Glickman, discusses why government support is critical to scaling up sustainable, small-scale farms.
How Long-Term Investment in Small-Scale Farmers Can Transform the Food System
Founder of impact investment fund Acumen, Jacqueline Novogratz discusses how patient capital can deliver dignified livelihoods for farmers.
How Long-Term Investment in Small-Scale Farmers Can Transform the Food System
Founder of impact investment fund Acumen, Jacqueline Novogratz discusses how patient capital can deliver dignified livelihoods for farmers.
How Livestock Investments Strengthen Food Security, Incomes, and Resilience
Country Director of Heifer Zambia, Petronella Halwiindi, and agricultural economist Alex Winter-Nelson, PhD discuss the impacts of COVID-19.
How Livestock Investments Strengthen Food Security, Incomes, and Resilience
Country Director of Heifer Zambia, Petronella Halwiindi, and agricultural economist Alex Winter-Nelson, PhD discuss the impacts of COVID-19.
How Digital Currency Could Help the Global Economy in Times of Crisis
Dante Disparte, Vice Chair of the Libra Association, discusses financial inclusion and the role financial systems like Libra could play in responding to global crises.
How Digital Currency Could Help the Global Economy in Times of Crisis
Dante Disparte, Vice Chair of the Libra Association, discusses financial inclusion and the role financial systems like Libra could play in responding to global crises.
A Conversation with The New York Times' Nicholas Kristof
Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist, Nicholas Kristof, speaks about the potential for a greater, more impactful hunger pandemic and how the world should respond.
A Conversation with The New York Times' Nicholas Kristof
Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist, Nicholas Kristof, speaks about the potential for a greater, more impactful hunger pandemic and how the world should respond.
Between Two Farmers: Heifer USA's Donna Kilpatrick speaks with White Oak Pastures' Will Harris
Heifer International's Donna Kilpatrick and regenerative agriculture expert, Will Harris, discuss the state of the U.S. food and farming system.
Between Two Farmers: Heifer USA's Donna Kilpatrick speaks with White Oak Pastures' Will Harris
Heifer International's Donna Kilpatrick and regenerative agriculture expert, Will Harris, discuss the state of the U.S. food and farming system.
Heifer Ecuador Helps Farmers Reach Consumers During COVID-19
Rosa Rodriguez, Country Director of Heifer Ecuador, discusses how local farmers are responding to the COVID-19 crisis with the support of Heifer.
Heifer Ecuador Helps Farmers Reach Consumers During COVID-19
Rosa Rodriguez, Country Director of Heifer Ecuador, discusses how local farmers are responding to the COVID-19 crisis with the support of Heifer.
The Role of Philanthropy in COVID-19 Humanitarian Assistance
Peter Laugharn, President and CEO of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, discusses the role of philanthropy during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Role of Philanthropy in COVID-19 Humanitarian Assistance
Peter Laugharn, President and CEO of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, discusses the role of philanthropy during the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 and the Global Food and Farming System
Ertharin Cousin, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture in Rome, discusses why our food system is so vulnerable in a crisis like COVID-19 and how to fix it.
COVID-19 and the Global Food and Farming System
Ertharin Cousin, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture in Rome, discusses why our food system is so vulnerable in a crisis like COVID-19 and how to fix it.
The Role of Impact Investing in the Future of Financing Development
Morgan Simon, Founding Partner of Candide Group and author of Real Impact: The New Economics of Social Change discusses the future of impact investing.
The Role of Impact Investing in the Future of Financing Development
Morgan Simon, Founding Partner of Candide Group and author of Real Impact: The New Economics of Social Change discusses the future of impact investing.