PACE Seminar Series | Beyond Precision Agriculture: Embracing Ecological Principles for Healthier Outcomes
The PACE initiative envisions new paradigms in the management of light, water, and nutrients, enabling high-value precision agriculture in controlled environments.
Abstract: In “Beyond Precision Ag: Embracing Ecological Principles for Healthier Outcomes,” Tres Crow invites precision agriculture leaders to zoom out—from data points to living systems. Drawing on lessons from permaculture, the talk explores how working with ecological relationships—soil biology, diversity, feedback loops, and resilience—can unlock outcomes that technology alone can’t deliver. Crow makes the case that when precision tools are grounded in ecological context, agriculture becomes not just more efficient, but more regenerative, adaptable, and ultimately more successful for farmers, landscapes, and communities alike.
Bio: Tres Crow is the founder of GreenBox Homes, a regenerative landscaping and ecological design company working to transform conventional yards into living, food-producing ecosystems. With a background spanning marketing, community development, and hands-on land stewardship, Tres blends systems thinking with a deep respect for nature’s intelligence. His work draws heavily from permaculture principles, native plant ecology, and practical implementation, helping homeowners, schools, and organizations move beyond sustainability toward regeneration. Tres is a frequent speaker on ecological design, resilient communities, and the role of land care in shaping healthier human and natural systems.