Stout research into tech to boost small farm production receives $175K grant

Matthew Baughman, The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis.
Updated ·6 min read

Jan. 23—MENOMONIE — Through University of Wisconsin-Stout research and a state grant, the world is one step closer towards creating better, more efficient farms with technology.

Research being done by professors at UW-Stout are looking into the implementation of a low-cost, wireless sensor network which monitors farm fields.

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