Energy Efficiency & Least Effort — FarmPal
Design for minimum ongoing effort. Self-regulating systems require less human intervention and are more resilient.
Applications
- •Perennials over annuals (plant once, harvest for years)
- •Self-seeding annuals for automatic replanting
- •Rainwater harvesting vs. irrigation labor
- •Biological pest control vs. spraying
- •Animals as mowers, tillers, and fertilizers
- •Stacking functions so one action achieves multiple goals
Common Mistakes
- •Designing systems that require constant intervention
- •Fighting nature instead of working with it
- •Not investing in setup for long-term ease