Jeff Julian: IoT with Meadow and Wilderness Labs - Episode 267

In this episode of the podcast, Jeff Julian, a renowned software developer who has retired from the software development community and now runs a farm, shares his experience of applying programming to farming. Jeff has custom-developed a farm operating system using IoT devices and electronics to automate several farm operations.

The conversation starts with some tips Jeff provides on how to do conferences right. He then goes on to share his decision to buy land and the challenges that came with it, before discussing the discovery of Wilderness Labs and Meadow. Jeff explains what Meadow is and how it is used to automate certain systems.

The podcast then delves into the use of technology for farming and beekeeping, the challenges of IoT devices, sensors and power consumption, and the number of tiny computers it takes to run the system. Throughout the conversation, Jeff emphasizes the importance of the .NET community being a supportive environment for people to learn and grow and shares some insights into how he has been successful in applying the skills he learned as a software developer to his current occupation.

If you're interested in IoT and the fascinating ways it can be applied to the world of farming, this podcast is a must-listen.