The Conch-Rachelle Hacmac

The world needs to know about the power of ✨𝗦𝗘𝗔 𝗩𝗘𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗦✨—how they're regeneratively farmed, why they improve our coastal communities, and ways they shine as a culinary ingredient. 🌊🌿 In fact, there's so much to unpack on this fascinating topic that we brought on seaweed advocate Rachelle Hacmac to The Conch podcast! Rachelle is one of the co-founders of Winter Waters, an amazing seaweed-centric regenerative seafare dining series that is leading this conversation in Oregon. So hear all about sea veggies—including 3 key things to know when you're looking to try them—by tuning into Season 5, Episode 10! Transcript Episode Guide :00 Intro 01:02 Rachelle Hacmac, one of three founders of Winter Waters, shares why they started this regenerative seafare dining series in Oregon 05:42 There's a great reason why Winter Waters happens in February, one of the gloomiest months of all! 09:00 Seaweed is the new kale 10:21 Seaweed cocktails? Yes please! 11:43 How has the public reacted to Winter Waters? 13:19 Can we farm seaweed in Oregon's waters? 14:55 A deep dive into the connection between wild kelp forests and purple sea urchins (and sunflower sea stars!) 14:57 Winter Waters is also a fundraising tool for deserving nonprofits 19:33 Rachelle shares about the other two co-founders of Winter Waters, Alanna Kieffer and Kristen Penner 21:33 Why are seaweeds having such a big moment and advice for what to do if you want to start a seaweed farm 25:47 The importance of social media for the seafood industry 27:42 Three things you should know when you want to learn more about eating and foraging seaweed 30:39 Amplifying the voices of women in the seafood industry has been an unexpected, yet incredible component of Winter Waters 33:01 Rachelle's sage advice for anyone wanting to break into the seaweed industry 34:04 Shout out to an amazing chef and friend of both SAGE and Winter Waters—Maylin Chavez! 35:23 What's next for Winter Waters?Resources: Find @winterwaterspnw on Instagram and give a follow and browse the website for more resources, including recipes!! Learn more about the cool efforts of Winter Waters' other founders: Alanna Kieffer and Shifting Tides NW and Kristen Penner and Oregon Coast Visitors Association