Urban Farming/Crop Sharing Network

[Darachnid]

Summary

This initiative aims to connect urban farms and garden plots across Boston using Meshtastic devices, fostering a network for sharing crops and coordinating cultivation efforts. The focus is on optimizing nutrition and diversity in local food production. This network will facilitate the exchange of produce and knowledge, ensuring a varied and nutritious food supply.

Objectives

• Create a platform for urban farmers to share excess produce and coordinate on what to grow for balanced nutrition.
• Use Meshtastic devices for real-time communication and updates on crop availability, planting schedules, and harvesting times.
• Promote sustainable urban agriculture practices and community resilience through shared resources.

Impact on Health

Increased access to a variety of fresh, locally-grown foods can significantly improve dietary health, especially in urban areas with limited access to affordable produce. This project also aims to educate participants on the nutritional benefits of diverse crop cultivation.

What We Need to Make This Happen:

People/Skills:

• Community Organizers: For outreach and coordination among urban farmers.
• Software Developers: For building a platform for crop sharing and communication.

[NireBryce]

oh wow, this idea is kinda the local farmer equivalent of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Cybersyn