Crop Sensors Designed For Smaller Farms

Crop Sensors Designed For Smaller Farms COMPUTERS MidAtlantic Farm Sensors recently introduced scaled-down temperature and humidity sensors that provide smaller operators with the same kinds of sophisticated remote controls that big greenhouse operators take for granted Bob Siegfried of MidAtlantic works directly with farmers to help them determine what sensor setup makes the most sense for their business He is a certified retailer of Monnit sensors a professional-grade system made in Salt Lake City These sensors operate on a 900MGz signal with a transmission distance of over a mile a range unmatched by most competitors So long as you have a Wi-Fi router the gateway plugs into the back through an ethernet connection Battery backup ensures the system will operate for 24 hrs during a power failure Cellular gateways are also available for farms without reliable Wi-Fi Most models include an easy-to-use app that lets you monitor the sensors remotely If temperatures get outside your pre-set range you’ll get a text alert or phone call This makes it possible to address the problem before systems go awry by directing someone on-site to check out the situation “For some farmers these sensors have given them their first chance in a long while to leave the farm for a few days on vacation ” says Siegfried It’s possible to purchase Monnit sensors directly from the company and set them up yourself But by ordering from MidAtlantic you receive products that are already optimized and set up for your specific situation at no additional cost Once you start a conversation about your farm needs Siegfried will figure out your precise sensor requirements down to measuring your property on Google Earth to determine which system will fit your needs He programs each sensor before shipping including creating logins and passwords so they are ready to go when you receive them To date MidAtlantic customers have put the sensors to use in greenhouses high tunnels walk-in coolers seed starting chambers and even potato barns Most farmers can get started for under $500 Once installed the system requires a subscription that ranges from $39 to $59 per year Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Bob Siegfried MidAtlantic Farm Sensors LLC Richmond Va 23112 ph 804 920-5091; bob@midatlanticfarmsensors com

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