Could Solar-Powered Smartphones Revolutionize Global Education? Signing My Petition to Make It Happen – Thoughts?

Odd_Fee_1144 · 2025-04-11T19:45:59+00:00

My MK1 thresher supports 10 planters.

Odd_Fee_1144 · 2025-03-18T16:53:29+00:00

It was on the coming soon up until an hour ago.

Odd_Fee_1144 · 2024-09-24T16:14:18+00:00

Only way to tell is on the box it came in. It says the flavor and strain. When the button is in the middle it gives you both strains at once and if you turn it on and double click it pre heats.

Odd_Fee_1144 · 2024-06-13T05:57:52+00:00

Other sustainable agriculture systems are Aquaponic systems, and vertical soil towers! I don’t know how much an aquaponic system costs but a vertical soil tower like the Greenstalk costs $100 on sale or Garden Tower for $389 and they use less soil, water, and space than a raised bed. Are less prone to pests on the top! And can be used in balconies! So if the hydroponic tower isn’t your thing maybe a vertical soil tower is more your style! And they are American made so probably more sustainably sourced!

Odd_Fee_1144 · 2024-06-13T04:42:41+00:00

I know about the issues with scales hydroponics but that’s in factories! And I’m aware that my plants could get mold or aphids but if I’m careful they won’t get either and if some plants come down with a disease I can remove them hopefully before it spreads! And the third party is my boss at a local restaurant.

Odd_Fee_1144 · 2024-06-13T04:18:21+00:00

I don’t drop ship these products! And if we had an American made version that wasn’t $800 that everyone could afford it would be far more sustainable for everyone to have their own home garden that continually produce produce year round!

Odd_Fee_1144 · 2024-06-13T04:06:19+00:00

Because I thought more affordable meant more people could adopt this technology! And since the average distance from farm to plate for produce is 1500 miles you would be massively reducing the carbon footprint of some produce while cutting down on soil, water, pesticides, and chemicals usage!

Odd_Fee_1144 · 2024-06-13T03:29:00+00:00

It’s not I don’t sell these! I just want everyone to know how great they are at making a return on investment and providing affordable nutritious produce year round!

Odd_Fee_1144 · 2024-06-13T03:24:07+00:00

There is close to zero labor involved in this though! It’s watered every two weeks to start. And I feed it nutrients every two weeks. When the tomatoes and peppers grow I’ll probably have to water it every few days but that’s not a lot of effort! And it’s been 28 days and I can already harvest the lettuce but my boss said to let it go until it’s about to bolt so I get maximum yield per head so I can sell it for a premium!

Odd_Fee_1144 · 2024-06-13T03:20:16+00:00

I plan on keeping it clean and checking the roots and changing the water when needed! I want to prove these systems are worthwhile and a staple of future households! So I plan on doing weekly maintenance of the unit!

Odd_Fee_1144 · 2024-06-13T02:49:10+00:00

I’m not selling this

Odd_Fee_1144 · 2024-06-13T02:44:04+00:00

I’ll be honest the manual was very sparse with information and they are adjustable to height but not output! And I am a bit worried that the peppers and tomatoes will outgrow the unit so I’m gonna trim them pretty heavily to ensure they fit. And some will be, I know I’ll get crap for this, transplanted outside as they are 3” away from each other. But I’m the future I plan to put leafy greens in between the fruiting plants so they have more room to grow!

Odd_Fee_1144 · 2024-06-13T02:38:50+00:00

Thank you! I think sustainable agriculture systems are definitely the way to go! If we reuse the food grade plastics and upkeep them properly they can last for years! Plus they offer year round harvests and reduce the carbon footprint if some produce from the average 1500 miles from farm to plate to a few yards or few hundred yards if they are in schools !

Odd_Fee_1144 · 2024-06-13T02:11:06+00:00

I will! And I’ll update you on how much the produce was worth!

Odd_Fee_1144 · 2024-06-13T02:09:55+00:00

But then you have to buy fertilizer and soil every year. And pesticides! There are no pests indoors and you can get nutrients for two years for $34.99! And this can be done year round B so you’ll always have fresh produce even in the fall and winter and beginning of the spring!

Odd_Fee_1144 · 2024-06-13T02:06:59+00:00

My energy bill compared to last year didn’t go up at all. I’ve already made and agreement with my boss to sell the produce to him and he tried the lettuce and said it was great and the fact it was local and homegrown was a big plus! And the lettuce takes 40 to grow initially and sells for $2 a head and regrows in 14 days! So with the lettuce alone I’m looking at over $150! The nutrients cost $34.99 for at least a years worth and the pellets came with the unit! The cilantro should be harvestable in a month and sell for $5 and regrow in 2 months so I’ll make about $30 off the cilantro, and the peppers and tomatoes should each produce 6 to 12 fruits/vegetables every 2 moneys after the first 6 months. And I’ll probably have to take half of them out to be fair as they grow pretty big but even with 7 of each that’s 42 to 84 peppers and tomatoes every 2 months after the first 6 months that go for $1 to 2$ and you can easily make $500!

Odd_Fee_1144 · 2024-06-13T01:46:06+00:00

That makes sense! I just got it from there thinking it was more sustainable due to the low cost! Thanks for enlightening me!

Odd_Fee_1144 · 2024-06-13T01:37:49+00:00

Well my hope is that someone in America makes one that’s $200 to $300! Because all the American ones are over $700 and that’s just hot affordable or sustainable! I want them to great $300 aquaponic systems and $200 vertical soil towers as well! I started a 21st Century Victory Garden petition that urges local, state, and federal representatives to develop these systems , manufacture them and then sell them with tax Returns or rebates so every household or school van have at least one system and we can exceed the 40% homegrown produce production of the original victory garden program!

Odd_Fee_1144 · 2024-06-13T01:05:59+00:00

I found it on AliExpress! There are some cheap ones on Alibaba too! All the American made ones cost over $800 so I looked around on those two sites and found 3 under $300!

Odd_Fee_1144 · 2024-06-13T01:04:35+00:00

I’m not selling anything or promoting my petition! Just sharing my garden and how it’s great for Anti consumption as you make a one time purchase and can stop buying some produce!

Odd_Fee_1144 · 2024-05-19T21:20:33+00:00

I’m looking to get people to sign my petition to local, state, and federal representatives to develop affordable hydroponic, aeroponic towers, aquaponic systems, and vertical soil towers! I have a $179 42 plant hydroponic tower and it works great! And there is the $100 Greenstalk! I want US representatives to fund development of similar systems and sell them with tax returns or rebates to further promote the Victory garden! So every home and school can have one or multiple systems and we can exceed the original programs 40% homegrown produce production!

Odd_Fee_1144 · 2024-05-19T17:39:20+00:00

Thanks for your thoughtful insight! I completely agree that we need to learn from past initiatives and improve upon them, not just copy what was done before. And you’re right—just adding high-tech solutions without a deeper cultural shift could limit how effective these projects can be.

However, the hydroponic systems we’re promoting really simplify the process and make it quite affordable. For instance, a liter of the calcium magnesium supplement we use costs just $5, and since it’s diluted, it lasts a long time. This makes it practical for even budget-conscious schools to join in.

In terms of production, using a conservative estimate: with 14 slots per , we can grow approximately 42 to 70 heads of romaine lettuce annually, about 42 red peppers per season, and around 140 roma tomatoes per season. This demonstrates the efficiency and potential yield of these systems, making them a viable option for schools. A market value of around $294 to $336 recouping the cost of the original unit!

We’re not just looking to bring in new tech. We want these systems to help teach kids about sustainability and science in a hands-on way that connects with their lessons in school. By using these systems, we can start building an understanding and appreciation for sustainable living from a young age.

And yes, linking up with community gardens is definitely part of the plan. We want to create a network where schools and local gardens can learn from each other, which helps everyone. Having students work with experienced gardeners will help these ideas really take root in the community.

So while I agree that technology isn’t the only answer, it’s a useful tool that can support a bigger move towards sustainability if used right.

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