As spring ends and summer kicks off, I am finally able to get to writing a small series on precision technology set ups for small gardens investigating success and failure throughout

As agricultural operations transition into the digital age, the intersection of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) is reshaping how we grow, monitor, and distribute food. This evolution, often referred to as Precision Agriculture or Agriculture 4.0, brings exciting possibilities for productivity and sustainability. However, it also opens the door to new vulnerabilities, many of which remain dangerously under-addressed. This is the driving force behind

Bluetooth is convenient. But here’s the issue: a ton of ag systems are deploying ESP32s without security baked in. That means no encrypted communication, no authenticated connections, and zero visibility when things go wrong.when hundreds of them are connected to irrigation valves, weather monitors, or autonomous vehicles, one little board becomes a perfect entry point. This isn’t a panic post. The ESP32 isn’t a bomb—it’s a window. it’s time the ag-tech world stopped leavin