Company Overview

Area2Farms specializes in vertical farming, a revolutionary agricultural technique that grows crops in vertically stacked layers, rather than traditional horizontal rows. This approach maximizes crop yield per square foot and enables farming indoors, thus eliminating the need for pesticides and herbicides and allowing for controlled environmental conditions for optimal plant growth.

Key Projects and Responsibilities

1. Silo Automation Tool Enhancement

   
   

• Contributed to the development and optimization of the "Silo" automation tool.

• The Silo represents Area2Farms' patented, fully autonomous growing system that maximizes crop yields through advanced farming methods while minimizing resource consumption.

• Involved in modular system configuration and deployment to support diverse use cases and flexible land requirements​​.

  
  

2. Soil Microbiome Analysis

   
   

• Participated in soil microbiome analysis and input optimization projects.

• Worked towards increasing crop diversity, addressing the limitations of soil-less approaches in producing a full market basket​​.

  
  

3. Robotic System Integration

   
   

• Played a pivotal role in integrating and programming Arduino/Raspberry Pi-based systems for automating various farming processes.

• Focused on enhancing the efficiency of local food systems through advanced robotics and automation techniques.

  
  

4. Prototype Fabrication and Testing

   
   

• Engaged in the fabrication of prototypes, incorporating extruded aluminium construction, pneumatics, and industrial robotics.

• Conducted tests to assess the effectiveness of the prototypes in real agricultural settings.

  
  

5. Collaborative Teamwork

   
   

• Worked closely with a dynamic team to explore innovative technologies.

• Actively participated in brainstorming sessions and provided creative solutions for ongoing projects.

Image: Circuit box

Impact and Outcomes

• Significantly contributed to the advancement of sustainable farming practices.

• Gained hands-on experience in robotics, automation, and sustainable agriculture.

• Supported Area2Farms' mission to bring efficient, environmentally friendly farming solutions to communities, ensuring accessibility and maximum crop yields year-round