Precision Agricultural Project Overview
This is a group project assignment in which students create a brand-new precision agriculture product, taking it through idea generation, design, prototype building, marketing, and a final trade show-style presentation. It gives students experience with problem-solving, teamwork, product design, and marketing in agriculture.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Create an idea for a new precision agriculture product that solves a problem or helps farmers.
- Plan your product's design, how it works and what materials you will need.
- Build a working prototype of your product.
- Develop a marketing plan and materials to help sell your product.
- Present your product in a trade show-style event.
- Project Guidelines
- Teamwork: You will work in groups of three or four. Each team member should contribute to the project. Research: Use reliable sources for your research and be sure to cite them. Prototype: Your prototype doesn't have to be perfect, but it should demonstrate how your product works. Professionalism: Treat your trade show as a real event—be prepared to speak confidently about your product. Creativity: Be creative in how you design your product and its marketing materials.