In 2024, I explored the Washington State Department of Health’s datasets to propose a policy aimed at increasing access to healthy foods in low-income communities. Alongside my classmate Keerthi Rajesh, we drafted a policy proposal and submitted it to the Washington Tracking Network Youth Science[…]
Read MoreNPK and Soil Moisture Sensor using Arduino IOT Cloud
Welcome back! It’s been a while. As I’ve discussed in prior posts, I built an NPK and soil moisture sensor using Arduino. That device would update values to the Arduino IDE’s serial monitor. While it was fun building the sensor and learning a lot about[…]
Read MoreWhat My Research Reveals About Precision Farming and Sustainable Food Security
Earth’s population is rapidly rising, and with it the demand for food. Unfortunately, our current methods of food production are largely inefficient and wasteful. 26% of greenhouse gas emissions stem from food production, while agriculture consumes 50% of the world’s habitable land and 70% of[…]
Read MoreExploring Soil Health and Sustainable Initiatives
Traveling often leads to enriching experiences, and my recent vacation in Bengaluru was one such experience. I met exceptional people who are fully committed to conserving the environment and promoting sustainable agriculture. The highlight of my trip was meeting Sameer Shisodia, CEO of the Rainmatter[…]
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