
Greg Austic and Dan TerAvest, co-founders of Our-Sci, share how they’re transforming agricultural research and technology by empowering communities instead of imposing top-down solutions. From handheld tools that measure food nutrition to software platforms that let farmers control their data, this episode explores regenerative agriculture, farmer-driven innovation, and the future of agtech that puts power back into the hands of those working the land.
Chapters:
(00:00) Welcome & Introduction to Our-Sci
(04:20) Mission-Driven Research and Community Empowerment
(10:15) The Rise and Plateau of Organic Farming
(16:40) From Lab Tools to Platforms for Farmers
(22:30) Soil Health, Crop Nutrition, and Big Data
(28:50) Challenges and Opportunities in AgTech
(34:20) Farmer Cooperatives and Future of DIY Technology
(40:15) Where to Learn More About Our-Sci