Lakedew Agtech is made up of a group of green technology believers from Michigan. The team includes soil specialists, bio researchers, and business managers.
We all greatly enjoy the wonders of the Great Lakes — one of the most precious natural resources on Earth, containing 20% of the world’s freshwater.
There are over 10,000 inland lakes and 70,000 miles of inland rivers across the state, supporting a multitude of fish and wildlife species.
We are here because we want to protect and maintain these valuable habitats for the long term.
Mission
Our mission is to reduce damage to the environment by enabling a significant reduction in the use of commercial inorganic fertilizer. Finally, we can show that it is also possible to enjoy beautiful lawns, at the same time — as there is no need to compromise on efficiency. Waste is a dislocated resource. For example, it is possible to avoid the polluting effects of burning slash piles by converting them to biochar. In turn, the use of biochar increases water retention, as water is attracted to its large surface area and porous structure. Against a background of steadily rising water rates, biochar can help to reduce utility bills. The problems with inorganic fertilizers are well-known.
Value
The key to all disease and weed problems is soil health. After all, soil organic matter is the base resource that fuels plants and other organisms with the energy and nutrients they need to flourish. Until now, estate managers have been reliant on soil health best practices like minimizing surface disruption, use of cover crops, limiting erosion, and increasing plant diversity (in some cases applying crop rotations) to feed the soil. Biochar, a carbon-rich material, has recently been proven to enhance soil fertility, reduce weed density, increase crop yields, and create lusher lawns. With biochar, carbon sequestration is a key benefit; it can play a significant role in climate change mitigation.
algae bloom issue report in Lake Erie
For every box of lawn fertilizer sold, Lakedew Agtech will donate $1 to a fund for the project “lake Erie Task”. The project will adopt biochar based fertilizer on farm land to reduce agricultural pollution.
