Unlocking the Power of Millets in Regenerative Agriculture with Joanna Kane-Pataka

Unlocking the Power of Millets in Regenerative Agriculture with Joanna Kane-Pataka

Episode Summary: In this episode, host Joni dives deep into the world of regenerative agriculture with guest Joanna Kane-Pataka, an expert in sustainable food systems. Together, they explore the incredible potential of millets, an ancient grain gaining attention as a climate-smart and nutritious staple crop. Joanna shares her journey from market research to working in non-profits and her discovery of millets while in India, which led to her advocacy for the crop through the Smart Food initiative.

Joanna and Joni discuss how millets fit into the larger regenerative agriculture framework, focusing on the “triple bottom line” that benefits farmers, the environment, and consumers. The episode touches on the challenges of promoting underutilized crops like millets, the importance of developing appealing food products, and the need for collaborative efforts in both marketing and research.

Joanna shares insights on millet's nutritional advantages, particularly for managing diabetes, and the exciting developments happening globally to push millets into mainstream food systems. The conversation also highlights India's leadership in millet innovation and how new technologies, like AI, can accelerate agricultural research and adoption.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Joanna’s background in non-profits and her passion for regenerative agriculture.
  • The importance of millets as a climate-smart, underutilized crop with huge potential.
  • The triple bottom line: how millets benefit farmers, the environment, and consumers.
  • The Smart Food initiative and how it’s raising awareness for millets and other sustainable crops.
  • The challenges of scaling millet production and promoting it in global food systems.
  • The role of marketing, product development, and research in making millets more accessible.
  • Insights on the nutritional benefits of millets, especially for managing diabetes.
  • The global push for millet innovation, with India leading the way.
  • The future of millet research, including its role in addressing food security and nutrition.

Guest Information:

  • Joanna Kane-Pataka is a global advocate for sustainable food systems and the driving force behind several initiatives aimed at promoting underutilized crops like millets. Connect with Joanna on LinkedIn to learn more about her work in nutrition, agriculture, and market development.
  • LinkedIn: Joanna Kane-Pataka

Resources Mentioned:

  • Smart Food initiative
  • India’s International Year of Millets campaign
  • Research on millets and diabetes
  • USDA organic market development grants
  • Use of AI in agricultural innovation

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Regenerative by Design is hosted by Snacktivist. Snacktivist creates baking mixes and finished products that are allergy-friendly, soil, water, and carbon-focused, all while radically impacting human nutrition by transforming staple foods into more than just empty calories. Visit snacktivistfoods.com to learn more.


Funding for the Regenerative By Design Podcast was made possible by a grant/cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. The podcast's contents are solely the authors' responsibility and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.

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