03/16/2026
Excited to announce the completion of our latest prototype, “Soil Daddy,” developed specifically for Matt Adler, founder of Elm Spring Farm and the 1840 Farm Foundation. This portable soil monitoring system serves as a foundational platform for advancing agricultural technology, aimed at supporting sustainable farming practices.
Built on a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W with custom Python scripts, the current iteration features a 7-in-1 NPK sensor to measure essential soil parameters, including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, pH, temperature, moisture, and electrical conductivity. SoilDaddy is able to pull API data from satellites. As we explore further sensor innovations, this system will evolve to deliver more comprehensive soil health insights.
At Edison Bros, we are dedicated to open-source initiatives and intend to release the build publicly to empower farmers and researchers. Our primary objective with SoilDaddy is to assist Matt in preserving and revitalizing soil resources, fostering long-term environmental stewardship.
Interest has been expressed by Lincoln University College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences for potential validation testing in their greenhouse facilities to confirm data reliability. While arrangements are in progress, Matt and Edison Brothers, LLC are embarking on a journey to initiate the Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) process, advancing the prototype to its next development phase. Now it’s time to call in the experts. Roadtrip to Product Innovation and Engineering (MOPINE) in Rolla today! https://mopine.com
We invite insights and potential collaborations in agrotech>>>please connect to discuss how such innovations can transform farming.