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'Setting the Table' aims to connect more Iowans to local food

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Setting the Table for All Iowans’ is a new plan to promote sustainable local food production in Iowa, created by a coalition of Iowa farmers, consumers and food system partners. On this episode of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe speaks with members of the Food Systems Coalition about their vision for the future.

Then, former Hawkeye basketball player Tomi Taiwo discusses her path to the Paris Olympics.

Guests:

  • Tomi Taiwo, Nigerian national basketball team member
  • Jan Libbey, former coordinator of the Iowa Food System Coalition
  • Chris Schwartz, executive director Iowa Food Systems Coalition
  • Ilsa DeWald, local food and farm manager of Johnson County
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.