Active Practicum
Spring: Soil Prep, Planting & Telemetry
Transitioning theory into field action. Participants prepare beds, manage cover crops, and log live environmental data into the tracking engine.
Milestone 2.1: Soil & Moisture Telemetry Logging
+100 XPConduct weekly soil temperature, pH, and moisture testing. Submit entries into the tracker without triggering error flags.
Grant-Ready Proof Metric: Verified field log database showing consistent, accurate data input and adherence to baseline range dictionaries.
Milestone 2.2: Direct Seeding & Bed Establishment
+100 XPExecuting broadforking, amendment incorporation, direct sowing of cool-season crops, and transplanting delicate starts.
Grant-Ready Proof Metric: Square-footage bed establishment logs and germination success tracking reports.