Urban Farming

1. Urban Farming Team 8 “ Knowing is half the battle! ” Yuebo Wang | James Schmittler | Ben Serrette | Sarah Reeder http://www.andrewblum.net/photos/uncategorized/green_brick_t346.jpg

2. Introduction “Food is our common ground, a universal experience.”James Beard (1903-1985) Introduction –Research – Goals – Concepts – Final http://www.andrewblum.net/photos/uncategorized/green_brick_t346.jpg

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

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

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

6. Research “Food is a human necessity, like water and air, it should be available.” Pearl Buck (1892-1973) Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final http://www.andrewblum.net/photos/uncategorized/green_brick_t346.jpg

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

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

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

10. 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 http://www.andrewblum.net/photos/uncategorized/green_brick_t346.jpg

11. Enhance Community Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final http://www.cityoftaylor.com/files/images/Img_0007.jpg

12. Provide Food Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final http://www.animalvegetablemiracle.com/market.jpg

13. Encourage Urban Farming Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final http://i.treehugger.com/images/2007/10/24/urban–agriculture.jpg

14. Experiential Education Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final http://aeoe.org/news/online/images/Lifelab2.jpg

15. Transferring Information Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final http://www.wineducation.wsu.edu/images/studentsinvineyard2.jpg

16. Utilize Local Resources Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final http://www.purbeck–dc.gov.uk/images/lowresyofflogo.jpg

17. Concepts “The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses.” Hanna Rion Introduction – Research – Goals – Concepts – Final http://www.andrewblum.net/photos/uncategorized/green_brick_t346.jpg

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

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

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

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

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

23. 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 http://www.andrewblum.net/photos/uncategorized/green_brick_t346.jpg

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

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

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

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

28. Thank You! http://www.andrewblum.net/photos/uncategorized/green_brick_t346.jpg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

40. Unique … Visible Applicable Why Food?

41. Unique … Visible Applicable Why Food?