Diving into the new project, designing an Agriculture Research Center, inspiration must be gathered from somewhere. As Steve Martens might put it, you need to "stock your bank" with all the information possible so that you can move forward on to the next step of the process.
It is necessary to look at the agricultural systems, work ethic,
and materials of the past for inspiration. The way things were done in the past in the Red River Valley made 
it what it is today. With westward expansion of the railroad and the opportunity for land grants, people kept moving west. Small plots of land were used for growing, and with success, more land was planted. Present agricultural equipment and materials must also be taken into consideration. It is our current work ethic that brings about the metaphor of the "machine in the garden." Mechanical equipment, has taken over the horse and human hands.
These together can bring upon new possibilities...
Danielle,
ReplyDeleteGreat collage of interesting ag. ideas! I quite like the 3rd one. Very interesting ideas to play around with. Interested to see how your project comes together in cooperation with Sean.