FROM PLANT TO PLATE: HOW SMART GARDENING TECHNOLOGY IS CHANGING OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD

This article explores the intersection between technology and agriculture emphasizing how advancements in robotics, automation, IoT, and artificial intelligence are changing how food is produced and consumed.  It investigates how ag-tech companies, like Heirloom Garden, might advance precision farming and sustainable practices.  The desire for organic products, especially from younger generations, is discussed in relation to sustainability and health-conscious living.  A comprehensive approach to welfare and environmental stewardship is reinforced by post-pandemic tendencies toward immunity, nutrition, and traceable food sources, which highlight the potential of technology-enabled solutions to make fresh, organic produce accessible in urban environments.