About Lisa Martinez, CCA
Lisa Martinez, CCA, leads Sierra Greenhouse's organic and sustainable growing initiatives with 12+ years specializing in certified organic greenhouse production. She has guided 150+ operations through organic certification, developed IPM protocols adopted industry-wide, and her soil health research increased yields 40% while eliminating synthetic inputs. Lisa trains organic inspectors nationwide and serves on the National Organic Standards Board technical advisory panel.
Credentials & Certifications
- M.S. Sustainable Agriculture, UC Santa Cruz (2011)
- Certified Crop Advisor (CCA #12834)
- CCOF Lead Inspector (California Certified Organic Farmers)
- SARE National Educator Award (2022)
- Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC)
- IOIA Advanced Organic Inspector Training
Areas of Expertise
USDA Organic Certification ProcessBiological Pest ManagementLiving Soil SystemsRegenerative Growing PracticesBeneficial Insect Programs
Publications & Contributions
- Organic Grower Magazine (Contributing Editor)
- SARE Research Reports (5 funded studies)
- Growing for Market (Monthly columnist)
- Co-author: "Organic Greenhouse Production Guide" (2021)