See It In Action: Real Data from Real Farms
Hello Barn Owl believers,
Last week I shared why we started this company. This week, I want to show you exactly what we've built—with real data from real farms like yours.
Live From the Field
This is Smith Family Orchards in Western Mass, 10 AM this morning. Those red zones? That's where codling moth pressure is building. The farmer got an alert at 5:47 AM when populations jumped 40% overnight.
In the old system, they might not have checked those traps for another 3 days.
The Technology Stack
Hardware:
Weatherproof to New England standards (-20°F to 110°F)
Modular trap interface (works with what you have)
LTE connectivity (no WiFi needed in fields)
Software:
AI trained on 50,000+ New England trap images
95%+ accuracy on target pest identification
Predictive algorithms based on degree days
Integration with weather data for spray timing
The Magic: It's not just identification—it's insight. Our AI learns your specific orchard patterns and provides actionable intelligence.
ROI Calculator: Let's Do the Math
For a typical 50-acre orchard:
Traditional Scouting:
Labor: 12 hours/week × 24 weeks × $20/hour = $5,760
Vehicle costs: 2,000 miles × $0.65/mile = $1,300
Risk of missed detections: Potential yield losses
Total Annual Cost: $7,060 + risk costs
With Barn Owl:
Equipment lease: $280 per season with 1 device for every 10 acres (5 per farm)
Time checking app: 30 min/week × 24 weeks × $20/hour = $240
Earlier detection = reduced treatment costs
Total Annual Investment: $1,440 with improved outcomes
Real Results Dashboard
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Alert Timeline: First moth detected May 12 (historical average: May 18)
Population Graph: Showing prediction vs. actual captures
Spray Reduction: 28% fewer applications through precise timing
Block Comparison: Clear visualization of pressure differentials
What Farmers Are Saying
"Caught emergence days earlier than manual scouting"
"Reduced unnecessary broad-spectrum sprays"
"Identified hot spots I never knew existed"
"Saved hundreds of hours of manual checking"
Version 2.0 Coming in 2026
Based on farmer feedback, we're adding:
Multi-pest simultaneous tracking
Integration with common spray record systems
SMS alerts for farmers who prefer texts
Spanish language support
Why This Investment Matters
Every dollar you invest helps us:
Subsidize equipment for small farms that need it most
Expand our AI training for more pest species
Build integration with existing farm management software
Develop specialized versions for greenhouse and vegetable operations
We're not just building a product. We're building an ecosystem that makes precision agriculture accessible to every farm, regardless of size.
