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East Carolina University is implementing sensor technology to aid farmers in Eastern Carolina in monitoring crops, water levels, and growing conditions. The Center for IoT Engineering and Innovation has deployed sensors on farms, including those managed by Middle Creek Farms in Hyde County, to measure water depth and alert farmers of potential flooding.

This technology is designed to minimize the hours farmers spend managing pumps manually. Additionally, sensors measure soil moisture and temperature and have been placed in various agricultural settings.

A collaborative greenhouse project in Wilson, funded partly by the USDA, uses sensors to help growers develop new crops and business models. The technology aims to support the viability of small and mid-sized farms.