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The future of fresh produce: a skeptical optimist’s view

Imagine if consumers and farmers could measure the nutrient density of fresh produce on farms and in stores in seconds. Consumers would demand nutrient-dense produce because they could see it empirically at the point of sale. Farmers would get a premium for more nutritious crops. Higher prices would motivate farmers to develop farming practices that […]

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Reflectometer progress: circuit board

In case you missed the last post, we are building a reflectometer.  The goal is a simple to use, low cost, flexible device for a variety of measurements including tree canopy, soil carbon, and food nutrient density. If you’re curious about the development process, IRNAS produced a great post walking through the steps from understanding the application to […]

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