Gus Emrick

"I want to get a good grade in my class"

participant impact

#65 Nutrient Management

I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

#11 Regenerative Agriculture

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

#76 Micro Wind

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Gus Emrick 4/24/2019 6:36 AM
All of my challenges just involve research so far, and so it going good

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Had you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Gus Emrick 4/24/2019 6:32 AM
I had not heard the term before this activity, but this biggest advantage is nutrient recycling

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How does environmental quality influence your sense of community?
Gus Emrick 4/24/2019 6:29 AM
I feel like Environmental Quality in my community is very important, so if companies follow this trend of environmental friendliness, then we should be okay

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

Micro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?
Gus Emrick 4/24/2019 6:09 AM
I think that they could potentially go in downtown Asheville. I feel like they would work well on top of the BB&T building because of the wind speed on top of the buildings would make them efficient

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