ENTREPRENEURIAL CAMPAIGN by Young Entrepreneurs Club

STEM FARM PROJECT-A Campaign to embrace modern farming

cbisyec — 2021-09-26 20:24:04 UTC

To meet the projected calorie needs of the global population by 2050, 593 million hectares of land will need to be converted into agricultural land.

This required land area is roughly twice the size of India. This outlook puts many vital ecosystems at risk of extinction, particularly those critical to maintaining the balance of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere.

We can’t keep producing more food in the same way as we have been doing before—we need to re-imagined the way farming is done by reducing food’s environmental impact.

Agriculture contributes nearly one-quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions, uses 37 percent of landmass (excluding Antarctica), and accounts for 70 percent of all freshwater withdrawn from rivers, lakes, and aquifers.

As a result of this sad realities, we student members of Young Entrepreneurs Club in Caleb British International school, Lekki have launched a project a farm called STEM Farm.

STEM Farm is a Hydroponic farm where all the plant are planted with only water and substrates and without soil.

The farm contains 100 heads of different plants standing on 2.4 square meters of land space.
By 6th of October 2021 the farm will be exactly 3 months and by then we would have used up 2,520L of water for irrigation.

With this project idea, we are helping in preserving critical elements of our ecosystem; water and plant life's in rain forest.

We have embarked on advocacy for Youths like us to embrace this system of farming because it is easy, simple and innovative.

Our Advocacy is for people to: 'Plant what you eat and eat what you plant.'

Apart from advocacy, we are already harvesting our fruits from the farm and making sales.

Expected outcomes: The outcome of STEM Farm project is to encourage youths to embrace Agriculture. Post harvest wastage will be reduced drastically as food production has been brought closed to the people hence nutrition is preserved from the farm to fork. Land degradation due to tilling for Agriculture is reduced to minimum. Moreso, volume of water usage is well calculated and managed. We students also build necessary Entrepreneurship skill which will help us in managing our future endeavors.

JOIN US ON THE CAMPAIGN TO SAVE OUR PLANET AS WE ENGAGE IN RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION.

STEM FARM -CLIMATE ACTION CAMPAIGN1.0

sawoyemi67 — 2021-09-26 21:50:44 UTC

Agriculture Re-Imagined

benjamoseni — 2021-09-26 22:40:25 UTC

I am a member of my school's young entrepreneurs club, and we have been working on a project called stem farm for the past three months. and what I've realized is that innovations can make things easier. Agriculture in school was thought to be time consuming and full of risks and challenges, filled with pests and diseases and unforeseen climate effects, and going outside of the classroom to practice agriculture was the other way around. This agriculture system is the polar opposite, hydroponic system farming is a farming system in which you use growth free medium to grow soil, which we made use of substrates as a replacement for soil, this system is very simple and produces fresh, nutrient-dense, and organic food to eat.

It includes several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDGs 13, 14, and 17. We worked as a team to make this a reality. One thing I learned during this project is that collaboration is essential for success. There is always an easier way to do things; you just have to be open minded and willing to learn.

chigereebuka0 — 2021-09-30 08:31:58 UTC

Hello I am Chigere Ebuka and I am a member of the young entrepreneurial Club of Caleb British International school and this is my take of the basic concept of hydroponic farming .Hydroponic farming is a type of farming where water is substituted for soil. Solutions are then added to the water to provide easily accessed nutrients for a healthy yield. The nutrients added to the water may include phosphorus, nitrogen, calcium, potassium, and many more, depending on the plants being grown.

derachi420 — 2021-09-30 09:22:58 UTC

My name is MADUBUKO CHIDERA , I am a proud student of Caleb British International school, I am in Year 12C international and a member of the young entrepreneur club and the STEM FARM PROJECT.

During my stay in the young entrepreneur club, i was able to learn a lot of things about entrepreneurship . Being able to start up a business and able to work collaboratively in order to achieve my goal and make profit were the basics i learnt . For three months we came up with a project called STEM FARM .

STEM FARM is a hydroponic farm where all plants are planted with only water and substrates and without soil
The farm contains 100 heads of different plants standing on 2.4 square meters of land space. By 6th of October 2021 the farm will be exactly 3 months and by then we would have used up to 2,520L of water for irrigation.
Our advocacy is for people to: "plant what you eat and eat what you plant".

By the grace of GOD I am willing to invest in the project in other to be self employed thanks to STEM FARM.

THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE

christineiheanacho — 2021-10-02 01:09:18 UTC

My name is Christine Iheanacho, a member of the Young Entrepreneurs Club. We have been working on a project for the past three months called the STEM FARM PROJECT.

This agriculture system is known as hydroponic farming.

Hydroponics is a type of horticulture that involves growing plants without soil, by using mineral nutrient solutions in an aqueous solvent. The basic concept of a hydroponic farm is that water is substituted for soil. Solutions are then added to the water to provide easily accessed nutrients for a healthy yield. The nutrients added to the water may include phosphorus, nitrogen, calcium, potassium, and many more, depending on the plants being grown

Why Hydroponic Farming?

Farmers can have total control over a hydroponic system. They are able to manage pH and nutrients to make sure plants are getting the exact nutrients they need.
You can grow anywhere.
Uses 20 times less water than soil-based gardening; It may seem counterintuitive, but growing plants in water actually use less water than growing the same plants in soil. In fact, hydroponic plants can grow with up to 98 percent less water than traditional growing methods.
Your environment is sterile, which means no pesticides.
You'll use 20% less space for growing.
The system water can be reused, allowing you to conserve water.
No chemical weed or pest control products are needed when operating a hydroponic system
Produces higher yields: Creating ideal conditions ensures plants receive the perfect amount of nutrients, which come in direct contact with roots.
Require Less Labor: Without the need for tilling, weeding, herbicide and insecticide application, and other labor-intensive farm jobs, hydroponics offers a lighter load for laborers and can easily be managed with far fewer man-hours. This both cuts back on the cost of producing crops, and frees up time for other pursuits.

Our Advocacy is for people to: 'Plant what you eat and eat what you plant.'

One thing I learnt during this project is that there is always another solution to a particular problem, you just have to be open-minded to find it and to us, STEM FARM is the solution to preserving critical elements of our ecosystem; water and plant life's in the rain forest.

2021-10-03 21:39:19 UTC

MUSA STEPHEN is my name. I am a proud Caleb British International School student in Year 12B International and the leader of the Young Entrepreneur Club's Research Department as well as a member of the STEM FARM PROJECT.

First and probably most important, I'd like to discuss how this project has influenced my mindset, both educationally and in terms of decision-making, causing me to cooperate and work more efficiently with whoever I happen to be working with, with the primary goal of making money through a combination of risk-taking and fine decision-making.

STEM FARM is a far more simple and advanced technique of agriculture that eliminates stress from farming and delivers better yields of the highest quality and quantity, greatly beyond expectations. It alleviates farmers' stress by making agriculture more professional and goal-oriented, altering the perception of agriculture as a busy, stressful, and filthy work.
The most important lesson I learned was that teamwork is vital for making large ambitions a reality. Also, there is always a better and much easier way to handle things; one needs only learn to be more open minded and willing to foresee chances.

"EAT WHAT YOU PLANT AND PLANT WHAT YOU EAT"

THE WONDERS OF AGRICULTURE

tagboanita05 — 2021-10-04 22:33:19 UTC

My name is Tagbo Anita and I am a member of the young entrepreneurs club . For the past four months we have been engaged in a project called STEM FARM PROJECT.
We use the agricultural system known as Hydroponic farming. Hydroponics is a type of horticulture and a subset of hydroculture which involves growing plants without soil, by using mineral nutrient solutions in an aqueous solvent.
I personally think that this part of agriculture is very interesting because I would have thought that farming only includes soil.
They are many benefits of hydroponic farming , for example
1] It maximizes space: Hydroponics requires far less space than plants grown in soil.

2] It conserves water: plants can grow with up to 98 percent less water than traditional growing methods.

3] It requires less labor: Without the need for tilling, weeding, herbicide and insecticide application, and other labor-intensive farm jobs.

4] Crops grow faster: Plants must take their nutrients from the soil, which can be a slow process.
I learnt that how to work as a team ,also how to be cooperative and also to contribute in a team.

"WHAT TWO HANDS CAN DO TEN HANDS CAN DO BETTER"

Our advocacy for our people is to
*PLANT WHAT YOU EAT AND EAT WHAT YOU PLANT*

GREATER AGRICULTURE.

2021-10-04 22:35:39 UTC

My name is ENIOLA OYINBO, a loyal student of CALEB BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL and a member of The Young Entrepreneurs Club in which we work on a project called Stem Farm.

What is Hydroponic Farming?.
This is a way to skip the soil and sub in a different material to support the roots of the plant, and grow the crops directly in Nutrient-Rich Water.

Some may ask "why grow without soil?" well this seemingly subtle shift is how we make food {skipping the soil} is actually revolutionary, it allows growers to produce food anywhere around the world , at anytime of the year, and to net higher yields with fewer resources.

BENEFITS OF HYDROPONIC FARMING?
* Maximizes space: hydroponics require less space than plants grown in soil. They can use less than 99 percent fewer lands than farming techniques.

* No soil erosion: field agricultural practices have eroded half of the soil on the earth in the last 150 years decreasing the availability for arable land. No soil means No soil erosion.

* It can be grown anywhere.

* No chemical pest or weed control is needed when operating a Hydroponic System.

* The system water can be reused, giving you the opportunity to conserve water.

* Hydroponic system feeds plant a nutritious solution mixed with water giving farmers the control over what nutrients their crops soak up.

Our Advocacy is for people to:

PLANT WHAT YOU EAT, EAT WHAT YOU PLANT

The Smart Farm

2021-10-06 06:50:50 UTC

There is nothing that has not been created, it is that special feature that makes yours stand out

STEM FARM, a unique name for a unique project. Stem farm is a modern system of farming that uses Hydroponic system of farming, i.e it uses mainly water and no soil, on stem farm instead of soil, organic substrate was used(rice husk). It uses organic solution to grow so no need for fertilizer.

WHY STEM FARM
The farm contains 100 heads of different plants standing on 2.4 square meters of land space.

It can be done anywhere and everywhere, in your backyard, in your school even in the desert as long as there is a tank of water.

It involves no experience in farming.

How it works
There is an RDI tape built into the farm that senses when the plants need water and release the water solution containing organic matter from the tank.

On 6th of October the farm would be exactly 3 months and we would have used up 2520 L of water for irrigation which is minimal compared to the traditional system of farming.

Hydroponic system of farming has been created already, but it is the extra effort put into stem farm that made it grow and stand out.

Stem Farm is an innovative idea brought up by members of the young entrepreneurs club(Y. E. C) in Caleb British international school, Nigeria.
I am Fisayo Fatade, a member of the Y. E. C club.

Plant what you eat and eat what you plant.

My name is Galadriel Usoroh, I am a student of Grade 12 and I am proud to say that I am a member of the young entrepreneur's club. Because of this club I have unlocked so many potentials and I am able to say that I have some great achievements, from developing apps, hydroponic farming, participating and wining some of the competitions, business seminars and many more, helping us to brainstorm to solve the problems currently faced by the society, nation and world wide. This has shown me my capabilities and that I have no limits, This is an experience to remember and I'm forever grateful. I will admit it can be exhausting some times but the end is always worth it , I believe as we keep growing in this club we will be able to solve a wider range of problems and also carry out more attributes and thinking like an entrepreneur .

2021-10-06 12:49:46 UTC

STEM FARM

2021-10-09 06:24:14 UTC

Hi Guys!
Meeting all of you last week was really amazing, as it was evident that each one of you worked really hard, and with a lot of passion to make the STEM FARM possible. You really inspired all of us not just to think, or dream of an ideal world, but to try and do our part in making that world a reality. 
I know for a fact that after seeing the incredible things you did, and how you presented it with so much love and passion, I  will try to do my part, my small part, in helping the earth fight climate change. 
Once again, meeting you guys was really really amazing and I would love to be kept posted on the STEM FARM, as it can only grow from here. 
Thank you for your warmth and for sharing this wonder with us. 
Cheers from India, 
Advay Nathany
Calcutta International School

STEM Farm - Thoughts from India

2021-10-09 07:51:25 UTC

Hey everyone! It was so incredibly inspiring to look at your campaign about the STEM farm. I was struck by how hard you all worked on it and it showed me that it is possible to have an impact if you have an aim, a will and work hard. Reading all of your experiences here, I feel motivated to do good for our planet and for our people too. It was amazing to meet you, even from thousands of kilometres away, and I will definitely remember your initiative and this new experience.

Best wishes from India,

Nehal Saxena of 8A

Calcutta International School

WELCOME TO CLIMATE ACTION PROJECT 2021

sawoyemi67 — 2021-10-19 09:11:45 UTC

http://www.climate-action.info/users/samuel-awoyemi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6c4xf4A-Jo&t=56s

WOW! WE ARE GREATLY INSPIRED BY GLOBAL RECOGNITION!

cbisyec — 2021-10-27 17:44:55 UTC

We are very delighted and proud to announce that our Mentor and Coordinator of Young Entrepreneurs Club; Mr Samuel Awoyemi has awarded with Global Teacher Award 2021. This is indeed a clear signal to us that hard work and innovation pays. Keep soaring sir. Sky is the limit. Congratulations from all of us @CBIS_YEC.

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THE MAKING OF STEM FARM

cbisyec — 2021-10-27 18:13:01 UTC

https://youtu.be/6ncYzVu3ckM

cbisyec — 2021-11-02 09:35:35 UTC

THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE

christineiheanacho — 2021-11-18 03:22:30 UTC

Farmers can have total control over a hydroponic system. They are able to manage pH and nutrients to make sure plants are getting the exact nutrients they need.
You can grow anywhere.
Uses 20 times less water than soil-based gardening; It may seem counterintuitive, but growing plants in water actually use less water than growing the same plants in soil. In fact, hydroponic plants can grow with up to 98 percent less water than traditional growing methods.
Your environment is sterile, which means no pesticides.
You'll use 20% less space for growing.
The system water can be reused, allowing you to conserve water.
No chemical weed or pest control products are needed when operating a hydroponic system
Produces higher yields: Creating ideal conditions ensures plants receive the perfect amount of nutrients, which come in direct contact with roots.
Require Less Labor: Without the need for tilling, weeding, herbicide and insecticide application, and other labor-intensive farm jobs, hydroponics offers a lighter load for laborers and can easily be managed with far fewer man-hours. This both cuts back on the cost of producing crops, and frees up time for other pursuits.

Our Advocacy is for people to: 'Plant what you eat and eat what you plant.'

Collaboration with an Indian school

cbisyec — 2021-12-17 16:58:54 UTC

https://padlet.com/sarkarudita/mo7dtp6njh0ul8e5

Climate Education

cbisyec — 2023-10-18 06:41:43 UTC

STEM FARM in Summary

2024-06-29 20:24:40 UTC