Hackathon

Hey everyone,

Just a short intro, I basically know nothing much about farming except that its a pretty data-driven and specialized practice with a wide range of different kinds of farming. I'm a web developer/CS student whose had several web apps under my belt (see my github: github.com/mding5692) and am working on an online hackathon by the USDA called the USDA Innovations Challenge (http://usdaapps.devpost.com/) and am working with a professor from North Caroline State University who specializes in plants as well several other devs.

Join National Geographic in Washington, D.C., on the weekend of May 3‑4, 2014, as we explore unique data sets about food production and distribution. We are looking for data storytellers and civic hackers to develop apps and create visualizations to address the important challenges of feeding 9 billion people by 2050. We'll supply the food, the food data, and the WiFi. You bring the ideas, and energy. Follow along on Twitter at #FutureOfFood.

http://hackathon.nationalgeographic.com/