Grimm Organic Center Podcast

Organic Odyssey and Organic Chat are Cal Poly San Luis Obispo student-produced podcasts bringing education about organic farming to everyone.

Grimm Organic Center Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Dr. Matthew Grieshop, with 49 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Dr. Matthew Grieshop hosts Grimm Organic Center Podcast, a education show with 49 episodes published.

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  Episode #49

  Organic Terms & Definitions | Revisiting Season 1

  Aug 26, 202644 min

  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) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP). For more information about the Grimm Family Center for Organic Production and Research, visit organic.calpoly.edu. Thanks for joining us!

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  Episode #47

  UC Organic Agriculture Institute - Organic Odyssey Season 3 Finale

  Jun 23, 202639 min

  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. Program funding for Organic Odyssey was provided by CCOF and the Transition to Organic Partnership Program.

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  Episode #46

  Organic Chat: Learning by Doing with Henry Cremers

  May 20, 202620 min

  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 agriculture, and why work ethic and curiosity matter just as much as experience. Henry also shares stories from behind the camera and life on the farm, offering an honest look at the learning experiences that come with student involvement in agriculture.

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  Episode #45

  Sustainable Agriculture: Beyond the Buzzwords with Greg Rawlings

  May 7, 202643 min

  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 worked in cancer drug research before discovering a passion for agriculture. He shares how he got his start on a strawberry farm, operated his own farm, and eventually joined Jacobs Farm del Cabo, where he manages organic production at Swanton Pacific Ranch and other locations. The episode explores organic farming, regenerative agriculture, soil health, and plant disease management through Greg’s firsthand experiences growing herbs, tomatoes, strawberries, and more on California’s Coast. Topics covered in this episode include: The transition from scientific research to organic farming The impact of soluble nutrients on strawberry flavor Lessons from Late Blight and the Irish Potato Famine Challenges of disease management in organic agriculture What regenerative agriculture really means in practice Sustainable farming systems and the future of agriculture Whether you’re interested in organic agriculture, regenerative farming, soil science, sustainable food production, or California farming, this episode offers an in-depth look at the science and strategy behind modern organic agriculture.

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  Episode #43

  What Does Regenerative Really Mean? Eric Morgan & Elizabeth Whitlow

  May 7, 202646 min

  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 with two experts who have been in the room where those definitions get made. Elizabeth Whitlow is the Executive Director of the Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA), a nonprofit that oversees Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC), a rigorous certification for food, textiles, and personal care ingredients built on three pillars: soil health, animal welfare, and social fairness. Eric Morgan is the CEO of Rooted Ag Inc. and founder of Soil Health Lab LLC, with nearly 30 years of experience in pest control, soil science, and regenerative agriculture. A Cal Poly SLO Fruit Science graduate and former VP of Environmental Science at Braga Fresh, Eric is a frequent public speaker on regenerative farming and its role in the future of agriculture. Both Elizabeth and Eric served on the CDFA's Regenerative Agriculture Definition Work Group, a body assembled in 2024 to help California define "regenerative agriculture" for state policies and programs. In this conversation, our panel digs into what sets organic regenerative farming apart from conventional regenerative approaches, why biodiversity and low- and no-till practices matter for long-term soil health, and how food safety fits into the regenerative framework. Whether you're a farmer, student, or curious consumer, this episode breaks down one of the most important conversations happening in agriculture today. Topics covered: - The difference between organic and conventional regenerative farming - Biodiversity on organic farms and low- and no-till practices - Soil health as the foundation of regenerative agriculture - Food safety considerations in regenerative systems - How California is defining regenerative agriculture at the state level

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