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SYNCURRENT becomes the first AI startup nationwide to secure funding from United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development! The AI platform matches local governments in Michigan (municipal and Tribal) with relevant funding opportunities. Cutting the funding identification process down to a few minutes. This partnership announcement kicks off a pilot program in which the pair will select six governments (municipal and Tribal) to pilot the AI-Syncurrent platform with the shared goal of capturing funding for their communities. Interested Municipal and Tribal governments are encouraged to apply for participation by December 11th. Contact pilot@syncurrent.com to apply. More information: https://lnkd.in/g8S-FJGm #Syncurrent #GovernmentTechnology #UnitedStatesDepartmentOfAgriculture #FreedomThroughInnovation #USDARD

Make no mistake; I will go to exceeding lengths to prove that "AI" is just a stupid, unaware, soulless piece of algorithmic garbage. So when this popped up 1'st place on "Hacker News"* I jumped at the opportunity: "a tool to help collect and validate startup ideas". (keepmyidea.app) Here's how that went down: Category: "Pest control" Idea: "Rat contraceptives" Then the "AI" spat out the analysis, foregoing the totally obvious context, that you just can't get rubbers onto rats to stop them multiplying... But just let the mindless "AI" run with it, have a laugh and await the inevitable "AI winter" coming to a silly Venture Capitalist near you. ----- RatCon is a unique pest control solution utilizing contraceptives to manage rat populations humanely and effectively, reducing reliance on traditional extermination methods. What problem does it solve? 🔍 The problem of rising rat populations in urban areas leads to health risks, property damage, and increased pest control costs. Traditional methods often harm non-target species and fail to provide long-term solutions. Who is target audience? 🎯 Homeowners, urban property managers, and municipalities facing rodent issues. The audience is environmentally conscious and seeks humane pest management options. What makes this solution unique? 🔧 RatCon stands out by offering a non-lethal solution that lowers rat populations without harming other wildlife. Unlike traps and poisons, it promotes an eco-friendly approach, making it safer for urban environments. ----- * = not what you think. #ai #winter #vc #crash

Imagine if every farmer, no matter their start, could thrive. 🌾 We've got strategies that can help bridge the gap, like using cool tech and smart water-saving moves. 🚜💧 Want to dig deeper into this topic? 📚 If you enjoyed this thread, check out my book on Inclusive Growth Models. You'll discover: - Ways to boost farmer incomes - How to make farming more earth-friendly - Tips for using tech to farm smarter Reach out for collabs and to make a real difference! 🤝 #SustainableFarming #TechForGood #CommunityGrowth

"Technology is not values neutral" ... "Tools actually have values built into them that they end up conditioning" - Daniel Schmachtenberger or in other words: "If you want to change the way people think. Don't tell them what to think, but give them a tool the use of which will change the way they think." - Buckminster Fuller "Awareness of our own co-creative agency as integral participants in the wider process that contains and defines our own being promotes the understanding that every act of design and all use of technology need to confront the central ethical questions: How do our actions transform the social and ecological process in which we participate? Are we designing in ways that future or de-future? Are we participating appropriately in natural process? Are our actions contributing to individual, community, ecosystems, and planetary health?" "When reality is reduced to a purely materialistic universe composed of atoms and molecules, and explained through technological metaphors like the clockwork, the internal combustion engine, or the computer, it becomes easy to confuse the map and the territory. Once one particular epistemological and ontological position is culturally dominant and that culture spreads around the world through a process of globalisation, the dominant framework for designating meaning in correspondence to our experience of reality locks us into a certain habit of interpreting existence — a classificatory consciousness, rather than a participatory consciousness." "all design and technology can either enhance health and promote the diversity and resilience of life and therefore future or they can decrease the diversity, resilience, and health of life and therefore defuture." From 2006: https://lnkd.in/dn4ASnZP

📣 Calling all local farmers! Want to increase your market share but not sure how? A recent farmers market project grant has been launched that aims to assist farms with their marketing and business needs. The program, as reported by KOLO, comes as a significant aid to those looking to expand their businesses and reach.👩🌾👨🌾 Find out more details about this fantastic initiative here: https://lnkd.in/dcCJ7MSs But wait, there's more!🔥 If you're also looking forward to reducing your workload while amplifying your productivity, we have a special gift for you. 🎁 We are offering a FREE guide on how to automate your business. Yes, you heard it right, free! This insightful guide will help you understand the process and benefits of automation, taking your business to new heights without the sweat and stress.🚀 Get your free guide here: https://tally.so/r/mK0qkM Let's embrace the future of farming together! 🌱💼💻 #ai #automation #farming #localfarmers #businessautomation #marketing #grantproject

How do our actions transform the social and ecological process in which we participate? Are we designing in ways that future or de-future? Are we participating appropriately in natural process? Are our actions contributing to individual, community, ecosystems, and planetary health?"

Breaking into AgTech: It’s Not Just About the Tech!   Creating an amazing solution is one thing—selling it in the conservative world of agriculture is another. ✅ Prototypes and MVPs are key. ✅ Farm trials? The holy grail. ✅ And the secret sauce? A team that blends tech expertise with farming know-how. 🤝 Watch the full episode for more insights and tips on how to get the desired funding in AgTech: https://shorturl.at/t41u4

When I read Chris Paik 's monograph “The End of Software”, I received a powerful satori glimpse of how creative forces of destruction might birth the next generation of agritech software. Written by a VC, the thesis contains its share of hyperbole (“Majoring in computer science today will be like majoring in journalism in the late 90’s.”). Nevertheless, it helps illuminate a few vectors about the future of agritech software we are headed towards. Let’s now imagine a scenario from the future. I am the CIO of a third-generation global biological company in 2025. What would tomorrow's agritech platform look like? https://lnkd.in/g5wPHQG8

FarmPrecise is Smarter and Faster, Thanks to Wells Fargo Volunteers! 🙌🌾 We at WOTR are thrilled to acknowledge the incredible contributions of Wells Fargo volunteers who helped us refine the FarmPrecise app! FarmPrecise empowers farmers with vital agromet advisory services, using weather and climate data to guide their decision-making. Since its launch in 2019, the app has grown continuously, and thanks to the dedication of Wells Fargo's volunteers, it's received a significant boost! 📈🌱 These volunteers generously donated their time and expertise to tackle critical areas including: -- Simplified App Navigation: The Wells Fargo team made FarmPrecise more user-friendly, ensuring farmers can effortlessly find the information they need. -- Smarter Image Capture: They helped develop an AI feature that streamlines picture-taking for farmers seeking expert advice. This saves time and builds a valuable image library for future AI models focused on pest and disease detection. -- Streamlined Deployments: A standardised approach for deploying the app and future projects was established, making updates smoother and more efficient. This volunteer effort has been instrumental. Together, we're making FarmPrecise an even more powerful tool for farmers. 🌟🌍 To learn more about FarmPrecise, and how it benefits farmers, visit: https://lnkd.in/dYr_T2nJ 👇👇👇 When you engage with our posts, you're not just showing support - you're amplifying our voice! 📢 Every like, share, and comment helps our message reach more people who care, helping us tackle rural poverty at its very core 🌳 👍 Like if you support our cause, 💬 Comment to share your thoughts, ➜ Share to spread the word! #AgriTech #SustainableFarming #FarmersFirst #ClimateSmartAgriculture #TechForGood #VolunteerImpact #InnovationInAgriculture #SmartFarming #AIinAgriculture #FarmPrecise #WOTR4Development #WOTRat30 Uday Odedra | Bandana Jha | Nitin Kashyap | Sumona G. | Anvisha Bhardwaj | Lina Nair | AJAY SHELKE