1. Software for agriculture in developing
countires

2. What is it?
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 Interactive version of the Farmer’s Almanac
 Means to end hunger

3. How?
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 ‘Band-aid’ solutions don’t work
 Long term self sufficiency is the only way to solve
the crisis

4. How does it work?
Almanac 2.0 is an interactive software compatible with
computers and tablets. The software can be translated to
numerous languages, but doesn’t rely heavily on language
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to teach. The software does not require internet connection
constantly, only once a month or so for updates. The
software:
 Tracks weather patterns
 Teaches farming skills
 Explains techniques like irrigation
 Can be customized for climate types
 Offers help in food preparation

5. Interaction
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Home screen consists of 4 links to new pages
 Getting Started
Maintenance
 Weather
Health

6. This software mainly acts as a
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guide and shares information for
real world application. The
software is a means to break the
language barrier and share
knowledge. Instead of using
words to explain, videos and
animation will be prevalent to
express the idea.

7. Goals
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Minimum: To increase self sufficiency in developing
countries
Maximum: To improve economy

8. Where to start?
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Start up costs:
 Provide technology
 Materials to start (i.e. tools, seeds)

9. Videos
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Organic Agriculture - Benefits for a Village
World Hunger