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Self-Help Questionnaire

Find out: Is IoT Right for My Farm?

Thinking about bringing smart tools to your farm, but not sure where to start? This quick self-help questionnaire is designed for growers like you. It takes just a few minutes and will help you figure out if Internet of Things (IoT) technology is a good fit for your operation. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just curious, your answers will help identify where you are on the path to more insightful farming, and what kind of support or next steps make sense.

Section 1: Start here and work your way down

1. What’s motivating you to explore IoT or precision tools?
(Choose all that apply)

  • Rising input costs (water, fertilizer, energy)
  • Climate unpredictability affecting yields
  • Soil health concerns or degradation
  • Labour shortages or task delays
  • Pests/disease catching me off guard
  • I just want more peace of mind and better decisions

Section 2: What Do You Want to Measure or Control?

2. Which of the following areas would you like better insight into?

  • Soil moisture (wet/dry zones, irrigation needs)
  • Temperature and humidity (greenhouse or storage)
  • Crop health or stress (blight, wilt, nutrition)
  • Equipment runtime (pumps, fans, fuel use)
  • Livestock location or barn environment
  • Weather conditions (wind, rainfall, frost alerts)

Section 3: What’s Your Operating Setup?

3. What type of farm or environment are you managing?

  • Row crops (e.g., potatoes, corn, soy)
  • Orchard or vine
  • Mixed farm or rotational
  • Greenhouse or indoor grow
  • Livestock or poultry
  • Market garden / intensive small-scale

4. Is your equipment mostly...

  • Manual or legacy (non-digital)
  • Partially automated (e.g., timers, thermostats)
  • Modern and connected
  • A mix of old and new

Section 4: Power, Internet, and Signal

5. Do you have wireless or internet access in the areas you'd like to monitor?

  • Yes—good Wi-Fi or LTE across most of the farm
  • Only near the office or house
  • Very limited or none

6. Do you have power available at those locations?

  • AC power (plug-in)
  • 12V battery or solar system
  • No power—would need standalone battery or solar

Section 5: How Comfortable Are You With Technology?

7. Which best describes you?

  • I’m hands-on and like trying new tools
  • I can manage if setup is straightforward
  • I prefer plug-and-play solutions
  • I’d need support or training

8. What’s your current way of tracking information?

  • Notebook or clipboard
  • Spreadsheet or Google Docs
  • Whiteboard or dry-erase in the barn
  • App/software
  • I don’t track—just go by gut

Section 6: What Kind of Decision Support Would You Value?

9. How would you prefer to use data from sensors?

  • Just show me the numbers—I’ll decide
  • Give me alerts when something’s out of range
  • Help me see patterns over time
  • Suggest next actions or automate simple tasks

Your Readiness Profile

✅ You’re Ready to Explore! (12 or more points)
You’ve got clear goals, interest in specific outcomes, and a willingness to engage with tools that make your farm more transparent and less reactive. Your next move is identifying what to measure first and how to do it in a manageable, low-disruption way. We'd love to be part of your project. Text +1 (902) 719-2516 to arrange a consultation.

✅ You’re IoT Curious—Start Small! (5-11 points)
You’re interested but may be unsure where to start. Look for simple monitoring ideas in areas that presently cost you time or cause uncertainty. You don’t need to automate anything yet. A small project may result in a visible benefit. Text +1 (902) 719-2516 for the next steps.

✅ You May Need to Build Some Foundations First (0-4 points)
If connectivity or power are major challenges, your best first step may be infrastructure preparation: signal testing, battery support, or consulting with a local technician. Text +1 (902) 719-2516 for tips on getting started.

For further information you can reach out to us:

Merit-iot Agricultural Computing
c/o Brian Butts-Heide
26 Jacob Lane, Suite 305
Halifax, NS B3M 0H6
Canada

[email protected]
Brian's mobile: +1 (902) 719-2516

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