Scaling Success: Chuck Toombs on Building the Largest Land-Based Seaweed Farm in the U.S.

The Business of Aquaculture

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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