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 (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOP…

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 Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a program o…

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!By Dr. Matthew Grieshop

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 (TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transit…

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!By Dr. Matthew Grieshop

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 organic bugs. This project is supported through the …

Dr. Matt Grieshop sits down for a quick Organic Chat with Mary Nascimento, a Cal Poly student, a Cal Poly Organic Farm crew member, and the Organic Center's social media manager. Thanks for joining us!By Dr. Matthew Grieshop

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) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a…

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!By Dr. Matthew Grieshop

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 of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnersh…

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!By Dr. Matthew Grieshop

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!By Dr. Matthew Grieshop

Welcome to the first part of Organic Chat! In between Live in 225 episodes, we will be releasing shorter-length episodes to talk with those involved in the Grimm Family Center for Organic Production and Research. In this episode, Cal Poly's Organic Farm Manager Kelly O'Neil talks with Dr. Matthew Grieshop about his views on organic agriculture, wha…

In this episode, our host Natalie Victorine discusses the reasons we're creating this podcast with Dr. Moses Mike and Dr. Erin Gorter of the Cal Poly Ag Communication and Education Department. Thanks for joining us!By Dr. Matthew Grieshop