2.  AgriGreen is an automated plant environment controller that monitors soil conditions at the plants roots in real time and controls irrigation and fertilization with minimal human intervention.

3.  Students learn fundamental concepts of agriculture such as:  irrigation,  fertilization,  soil management,  principles of greenhouse and landscaping design,  and environmental concepts.  Students investigate the effects that various parameters such as temperature, irrigation, radiation, fertilization and more, have on the plant growth process.

4.  The AgriGreen automated plant environment control system, complete with sensors, pump and irrigation pipes.  E-learning content: Courseware that enables anytime, anywhere, interactive computer aided instruction or self-paced study in agricultural topics.  Hands-on land lab learning, or  Optional greenhouse.

5. Sample E-learning Curriculum Content

6.  AutoAgronom has both Commercial & Agricultural Purposes;  A utomatically monitors and controls the exact timing and amount of fertigation (fertilization and irrigation).  Plus it maximizes the growth of agricultural products and automates the most important decisions facing the grower: .. How much to fertilize .. What fertilizer to use .. When to fertilize .. How much to water .. When to water

8. AgriGreen AgriGreen has Commercial Applications:..Increases crop yield by up to 20%!....Increases crop yield by up to 20%!..Reduces the use of water and fertilizers up to 60%!..Allows remote access and control over the internet!

9. Have reported better harvests and a return of their investment within one year!  Have reported better harvests and a return of their investment within one year!

10. How does AgriGreen work?

12.  Using EC, pH, Nitrate and Oxygen sensors and tensiometers, AgriGreen takes samples of the root zone and checks the physical and chemical data in real-time.  AgriGreen constantly calculates changes in the roots and “learns” the behavior and needs of the crop.  Gives immediate feedback and support to the plant.

13. AgriGreen is applicable in any plant substrate, in any climate and for all types of crops. AgriGreen even monitors the climate conditions in greenhouses and other closed structures…

15.  growing vegetables,  citrus trees,  spices,  flowers,  sugar cane,  olives and more in soil-less substrates,  forages (open fields),  orchards, and  greenhouses.

16. Student Designed Children’s Learning Garden

28. Benefits

29. Dr. Karyn E. Gary Director Charlotte Technical Center Port Charlotte, Florida 941-255-7500 karyn_gary@ccps.k12.fl.us