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.

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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.