The Business of Aquaculture
Welcome to the Business of Aquaculture podcast! This is the podcast for the sustainable business movement in the aquafarming and ocean ranching industries. This podcast aims to amplify the voices of entrepreneurs addressing the UN Global Goals aka Sustainable Development Goal - SDG14 - to conserve and sustainably use the oceans and the seas. Listen in to fellow business aquaculturists in their journey in this new model of food production of making their business sustainable and help the ocean's ecology while also making a profit all at the same time. Get inspired to learn how even small to medium businesses can make an impact to save the seas, leave a legacy, and have a better quality of life. One of our goals is you take away a nugget of wisdom that will help your business move from the Industrial Revolution to Business 5.0. Our vision is that of collaboration in the aquaculture industry.
The Business of Aquaculture
Scaling Success: Chuck Toombs on Building the Largest Land-Based Seaweed Farm in the U.S.
In Season 11, Episode 4, we are excited to welcome Chuck Toombs, a visionary leader revolutionizing seaweed farming in the United States. As the Founder and CEO of Oregon Seaweed, Chuck has turned a groundbreaking discovery at Oregon State University into the largest land-based seaweed farm in the U.S., with 30 tanks across two state-of-the-art farms in Bandon and Garibaldi, Oregon.
Prepare to be inspired as Chuck shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, blending his expertise in marketing, manufacturing, and aquaculture innovation. In this fascinating episode, we’ll dive into:
🔹 Scaling Excellence: How Chuck grew Oregon Seaweed from its first farm to managing 30 tanks across two locations, all while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
🔹 Sustainability in Focus: The unique challenges and solutions in producing premium Pacific Dulse seaweed in controlled environments.
🔹 Vision for the Future: Oregon Seaweed’s plans for growth and the potential for expanding operations beyond Oregon.
Join us for an engaging conversation about how seaweed is shaping the future of sustainable aquaculture and entrepreneurship in the blue economy.
🌿 Don’t miss this inspiring episode with Chuck Toombs, dropping this Friday!
Tune in, gain insights, and discover how Oregon Seaweed is paving the way for innovation in aquaculture and sustainability.
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