Episodes
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Regenerative Vineyards and Long-Term Carbon Storage: Gwen Richards
What can soil tell us about long-term carbon storage, and how can regenerative vineyard management help us better understand it? In this episode, we talk with Cal Poly alumna Gwen Richards about her master's research investigating mineral-associated organic carbon in California vineyards. Gwen…
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What Is the Organic Specialty Certification?
The Season 4 premiere of Organic Odyssey explores the newly introduced Organic Specialty (OSp) Certification for Certified Crop Advisors. Dr. Karl Wyant, CCA, Director of Agronomy at Nutrien, and Gina Colfer, CCA and PCA, Sustainable Solutions Agronomy Manager at Wilbur-Ellis, join the…
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Organic Terms & Definitions | Revisiting Season 1
As we work on season 4 of Organic Odyssey, we're revisiting a conversation from season 1 where we talked about different terms and definitions we see commonly used in organic agriculture. Support for Organic Odyssey was provided through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
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Business to Ag: A Cal Poly Student's Path to Organic
Dr. Matthew Grieshop sits down with Anthony Uribe for this episode of Organic Chat. Anthony is a Cal Poly Agricultural Systems Management major and a member of the organic farm crew. They talk about Anthony's decision to switch from a Business major to ASM, why understanding food systems matters,...
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UC Organic Agriculture Institute - Organic Odyssey Season 3 Finale
In the final episode of Season 3 of Organic Odyssey, our hosts sit down with UC Organic Institute's Maria Orozco, Houston Wilson, and Lexie Wilson. They chat about challenges in organic farming and their statewide needs assessment to address resource gaps for farmers. Support for Organic Odyssey...
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Organic Chat: Learning by Doing with Henry Cremers
In this episode of Organic Chat, Dr. Grieshop sits down with Henry Cremers, a third-year agricultural communication student who has spent the past two years working with the Center and on the farm. Together, they discuss hands-on learning opportunities, what students gain from working in...
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Sustainable Agriculture: Beyond the Buzzwords with Greg Rawlings
In Episode 7 of Organic Odyssey, Greg Rawlings joins Madison Jasso and Matthew Grieshop for a conversation about his journey from cancer drug research to managing organic farmland in California. As a chemistry and biology double major at the University of California, Santa Cruz, Greg originally...
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What Does Regenerative Really Mean? Eric Morgan & Elizabeth Whitlow
What Does Regenerative Really Mean? Organic vs. Conventional Approaches with Eric Morgan and Elizabeth Whitlow The word "regenerative" is everywhere in agriculture right now, but what does it actually mean, and does it have to start with organic? In this episode of Organic Odyssey, we sit down…
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Lessons from a Direct-to-Consumer Farm: Anne Rauscher + Swallowtail Farm
In this episode of Organic Chat, host Dr. Matthew Grieshop sits down with Anne Rauscher of Swallowtail Farm in Mason, Michigan, at the EcoFarm Conference. Anne shares her experience building a small-scale, direct-to-consumer farm using organic growing practices without formal certification. The...
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Organic Chat: Part 20 - CAPCA Conference
Join Cal Poly Organic Center graduate research assistant Evan Tamayo at the California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) Conference in Reno, Nevada, where conversations with students and industry professionals highlight the future of pest management, soil health, and agriculture…
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Organic Odyssey: Episode 5 - Brian Coltrin
Welcome back to another episode of Organic Odyssey! In this episode, we sit down with Brian Coltrin, an Organic Technical Specialist at CCOF, to chat about his organic dry farm tomato operation, Opal Creek Farm. He shares tons of interesting insight into the unique challenges and history of the...
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Organic Chat: Part 19 - John McKeon, Scott Park, & Matt Coniglio
In this episode of Organic Chat, we return to the Organic Growers Summit in Monterey, California to chat with industry leaders. You’ll hear from John McKeon, Director of Organic Integrity and Compliance at Taylor Farms, on what companies look for in graduating students and some of the challenges...
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Organic Odyssey: Season 3, Episode 4 - Joel Leonard
In the fourth episode of the season, our hosts are joined by Cal Poly alum and center advisory board member Joel Leonard for a great chat about organic agriculture. This project is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program…
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Organic Chat: Part 18 - Graduate Students at OGS
In this episode of Organic Chat, we hear from center graduate students Megan Widle, Shane Egerstrom, and Ria Chhabra about their experience at the Organic Growers Summit and their research projects. Thanks for joining us! Special thanks to Cal Poly agricultural communication student and Organic...
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Organic Odyssey: Social Media Miscommunications
In the third episode of season 3, our hosts discuss common miscommunications that occur on social media regarding organic agriculture with special guest Dr. Matthew Grieshop, the center's director. Support for Organic Odyssey was provided through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)...
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Organic Odyssey: Season 3, Episode 2 - Blake Alexandre
In this episode, our hosts sit down with Cal Poly alum and soil enthusiast Blake Alexandre of Alexandre Family Farm. Blake shares how decades of hands-on management shaped his soil-first approach to organic dairy production. He breaks down why soil health drives everything, from pasture...
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Organic Odyssey: Episode 1 - Season 3 Premiere
Season three Organic Odyssey hosts Ava Rose Regier and Madison Jasso are joined by Dr. Moses Mike to bust some organic myths in the first episode of the new season! For more information about the center, visit organic.calpoly.edu.
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Organic Chat: Part 17 - Erica Rohr and Edgar Godoy
Please enjoy this weeks conversation with Dr. Matthew Grieshop and Erica Rohr and Edgar Godoy from Bioworks.
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Organic Chat: Part 16 - Amanda Felder
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Grieshop sits down with Amanda Felder!
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Organic Odyssey: Episode 9: Jo Ann Baumgartner
In the last episode of Season 2 of the Organic Odyssey, Host Emery Pura and step in Co-Host Katie Cook, sit down with panelist Dr. Matt Grieshop, Jo Ann Baumgartner. This project is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program...
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Organic Odyssey: Episode 8: Scott Renteria and Danny Lee
In the eighth episode of Season 2 of the Organic Odyssey, Step in Host for the day Amanda Kidd and Co-Host Katie Cook, sit down with panelist Dr. Matt Grieshop, Scott Renteria and Danny Lee. This project is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic...
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Organic Chat:Part 15:John Mckeon
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Grieshop sits down with John Mckeon.
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Organic Odyssey:Episode 7: Kim Hatfield and Jessy Beckett Parr
In the seventh episode of Season 2 of the Organic Odyssey, hosts Emery Pura and Amanda Kidd sit down with panelists Dr. Matt Grieshop, Kim Hatfield, and Jessy Beckett Parr. This project is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership…
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Organic Chat: Part 14 - Max Eatchel
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Grieshop sits down with Max Eatchel.
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Organic Odyssey: Episode 6 - TikTok Myths Busted!
In the sixth episode of Season 2 of the Organic Odyssey, Host Emery Pura and Co-Host Amanda Kidd, sit down with panelist Dr. Matt Grieshop. This project is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a program of…
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Organic Chat: Part 13: Russ Kabaker
In this episode of Organic Chat, Dr. Matthew Grieshop sits down with Russ Kabaker.
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Organic Odyssey: Episode 5: Patrick Baur and Joelle Mosso
In the fifth episode of Season 2 of the Organic Odyssey, Host Emery Pura and Co-Host Amanda Kidd, sit down with panelists Dr. Matt Grieshop, Patrick Baur and Joelle Mosso. This project is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership…
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Organic Odyssey : Episode 4: Jason Miller
In the fourth episode of Season 2 of the Organic Odyssey, Host Emery Pura and Co-Host Amanda Kidd, sit down with panelists Dr. Matt Grieshop and special guest Jason Miller. This project is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership…
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Organic Odyssey: Episode 3 - Dr Moses Mike
In the third episode of Season 2 of the Organic Odyssey, Host Emery Pura and Co-Host Amanda Kidd, sit down with panelists Dr. Matt Grieshop and Dr. Moses Mike. This project is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP).…
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Organic Chat:Part 12 - Ria Chhabra
In this episode of Organic Chat, Dr. Matthew Grieshop sits down with student Ria Chhabra to discuss her role at the center and all things organic!
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Organic Odyssey: Episode 2
In the second episode of Season 2 of the Organic Odyssey, Host Emery Pura and Co-Host Amanda Kidd, sit down with panelists Dr. Matt Grieshop and Stan Pura. This project is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP…
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Organic Chat: Part 11: Amanda Kidd
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Grieshop sits down with third year Amanda Kidd, who recently took on the position of the Centers Social Media Director. To discuss all things social media and her new found understanding for the world of organic agriculture.
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Organic Odyssey: Episode 1
In the first episode of Season 2 of the Organic Odyssey, Host Emery Pura and Co-Host Amanda Kidd, sit down with panelists Dr. Matt Grieshop, Moe Lee, and Mary Nascimento to discuss the Grimm Family Center for Organic Production and Research through a student perspective. This project is supported...
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Organic Chat: Part 10: Brandon Sanders
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Grieshop sits down with Brandon Sanders, the newest Cal Poly Organic Farm manager at the Grimm Family Center for Organic Production and Research, to discuss Brandon's newest excitement for the farm's projects and his ability to work with and teach the students at the...
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Organic Chat: Part 9: Shane Egerstrom
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Grieshop sits down with one of the center's graduate students, Shane Egerstrom, to discuss his current research project.
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Organic Chat: Part 8 - Megan Widle & Una O'Connell
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Grieshop sits down with Megan Widle and Una O'Connell, two of the center's graduate students, to discuss their current research projects.
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Organic Chat: Part 7 - Dr. Tubeileh
Dr. Matt Grieshop sits down for a quick Organic Chat with Dr. Ashraf Tubeileh. With more than 50 scientific publications to his name, Dr. Tubeileh, a Ph.D. graduate in Agronomy, has significantly contributed to agricultural research and education through his roles at the Cal Poly Plant Sciences...
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Live in 225: Episode 8 - Organic vs Conventional
In the final episode of Live in 225, we discuss some key differences between organic and conventional farming with guest panelists Eric Morgan (Braga Fresh and Soil Health Lab LLC) and Gina Bella Colfer (Wilbur-Ellis). This project is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture...
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Organic Chat Part 6: Rowen Garcia
In this episode of Organic Chat, Dr. Grieshop sat down with Cal Poly Organic Farm crew and research assistant Rowen Garcia for a chat about his time in Ecuador and his favorite parts of working on the farm. Thanks for joining us!
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Live in 225: Episode 7 - Hot Trends in Organics
In this episode of Live in 225, we discuss some rising trends in the organic sphere, including organic dog food, new regulations, and the constant improvement that comes with organic agriculture. This project is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to...
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Live in 225: Episode 6 - Pop Culture
In this episode, we are joined by influencer Valeria Carrasco, who promotes organic agriculture, for a discussion of pop culture's relationship with organic agriculture. This project is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program...
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Organic Chat Part 5: Jill Caggiano
Dr. Grieshop sits down for another quick organic chat with the Cal Poly Farm's Market Coordinator Jill Caggiano, who has been at Cal Poly for more than five years. Thanks for joining us!
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Episode 5: Bugging
In this episode, host Natalie Victorine sat down with Grimmway Farms' Vice President of Marketing David Bright to discuss all things bugs! This includes organic pest management, common bugs found in organics, and beneficial insects. We also hear from Cal Poly students about their understanding of...
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Organic Chat Part 4: Mary Nascimento
Dr. Matt Grieshop sits down for a quick Organic Chat with Mary Nascimento, a Cal Poly student, Organic Farm crew member, and the Organic Center's social media manager. Thanks for joining us!
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Episode 4: Organic Certification and Policy
In this episode, we sit down with Kelly Korman, a CCOF Livestock Certification Supervisor, to discuss all things organic certification and policy, including how these areas have progressed in recent years. This project is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)...
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Organic Chat Part 3: Dr. Charlotte Decock
Dr. Matt Grieshop sits down for a quick Organic Chat with Dr. Charlotte Decock, the Organic Center's Soil Health and Fertility Specialist. Thanks for joining us!
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Episode 3: Organic Terms and Definitions
For this episode, we sat down with Dr. Matthew Grieshop and others to discuss some terms and definitions that are common in the organic agriculture industry. We also hear from Cal Poly students about their understanding of "organic". This project is supported through the United States Department…
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Organic Chat Part 2: Moe Lee
Dr. Grieshop sits down for a quick Organic Chat with Cal Poly Organic Farm crew member Moe Lee, who is a soon-to-be Cal Poly graduate. Thanks for joining us!
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Episode 2: Organic Agriculture Challenges
For this episode, we sat down with Cal Poly Assistant Professor of Liberal Studies Dr. Amanda Frye and center Director Dr. Matthew Grieshop to discuss some challenges in organic agriculture as well as solutions to these problems. Thanks for joining us!
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Organic Chat Part 1: Kelly O’Neil
Welcome to the first part of Organic Chat! In this episode, Cal Poly's Organic Farm Manager Kelly O'Neil talks with Dr. Matthew Grieshop about his views on organic agriculture, what excites him about working for the college, and more. Thanks for joining us!