Brand in the Making by ThinkTank Thought Leadership · 2025-10-10 · 32 min
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
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