Join Curtis Memorial Library and MOFGA to learn from Dr. Ankit Singh, Assistant Extension Professor and Maine Sustainable Agriculture and Ornamental Horticulture Educator to discover how sensors, flow control, and smart systems can make greenhouses and gardens more efficient! In this lecture, participants will learn the basics of soil moisture, evapotranspiration, and simple electronics used to automate irrigation. Learn how to design a watering system that would work in your garden or greenhouse. and take home practical knowledge and inspiration for creating sustainable, water-wise, growing environments.
Dr. Ankit K. Singh is an Assistant Extension Professor with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, specializing in sustainable agriculture, greenhouse production, and controlled environment systems. His work focuses on improving water, energy, and nutrient efficiency in gardens and greenhouses through practical, low-cost technologies.