Urban Farming Team 8 “ Knowing is half the battle! ” Yuebo Wang | James Schmittler | Ben Serrette | Sarah Reeder

Introduction “Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” James Beard ( ) Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

If We Assume That… 1.It is more sustainable to consume local foods. 2.Urban areas have a high density of people. 3.Without proper resources, people can’t grow their own food. Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

And It’s True That… 1.Knowledgeable farmers enjoy sharing “trade secrets”. 2.New farmers tend to be inexperienced. 3.Experiential education is more effective than book learning. 4.Not everyone has all of the resources needed to grow their own food. Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

Then We Should… 1.Focus efforts on urban areas. 2.Connect those with knowledge to those who need it. 3.Encourage shared–resource farming. Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

Research “Food is a human necessity, like water and air, it should be available.” Pearl Buck ( ) Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

Focus Group People in Bloomington are passionate about local food Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

Observation Farmers Market – People who know about gardening are excited to share information Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

Contextual Inquiries Volunteer Community Garden – With guidance more people would be willing to help Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

Goals “There can be no other occupation like gardening in which, if you were to creep up behind someone at their work, you would find them smiling.” Mirabel Osler Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

Enhance Community Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

Provide Food Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

Encourage Urban Farming Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

Experiential Education Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

Transferring Information Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

Utilize Local Resources Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

Concepts “The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses.” Hanna Rion Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

Concepts Digital Task List Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

Concepts Farmers Market Online Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

Concepts Garden Rotation / Apprenticeship Program Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

Concepts Google Maps mash–up – Native vegetation – Other garden types – Soil fertility – Pests Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

Concepts Gardening Information Wiki Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

Final Concept “Take thy plastic spade, It is thy pencil; take thy seeds, thy plants, They are thy colours.” William Mason Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

Ruth Jeremy Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final Photo Credit: Microsoft Clip Art

In Which Jeremy Discovers a Garden Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

In Which Ruth Finds an Audience Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

In Which Knowledge is Transferred Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final

Thank You!

Extra Concepts Auto Watering Robot Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final – BS Slides

Extra Concepts Auto Watering Robot Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final – BS Slides

Extra Concepts Soil Sensor Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final – BS Slides

Extra Concepts Smart Pot Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final – BS Slides

Extra Concepts Smart Pot Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final – BS Slides

Extra Concepts Plant 911 Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final – BS Slides

Concepts Plant Selector Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final – BS Slides

Concepts Kiosk in Other Forms Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final – BS Slides

Problems? Local Food Resources Knowledge Expensive Time Land Tools Short supply Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final – BS Slides

Community Garden Kiosk Portable Durable Invite Use Encourage Action Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final – BS Slides

Why a Kiosk? Weather proof No peripherals required Wireless hotspot Weather station Access from Internet Kiosk Intranet Introduction - Research – Goals – Concepts – Final – BS Slides

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Why Food? Visible Unique … …