b'The 4-H SEED ProjectBy Emilio Martinez, Discovery 4-H4-Hhas a great logo. Its so great because its green and that is my favorite color. I like the way it looks, but green is more than just a nice color- it represents a healthy environment. 4-H has an amazing project called the Greenhouse Engineering Design and SEED Project that will help the future of the world to stay green and healthy. Lets examine what the SEED project is, the building aspects of the project, and how the information in the project is used in the real world.The SEED project is the Greenhouse Engineering Design and Sustainable EnergyEngineering Design project where 4-H members work together on designing a greenhouse. Each member designs their own greenhouse model with materials from around their house, and then the group collectively decides on what they want to incorporate into the group design. Then a miniature greenhouse is created with real working energy systems so 4-H members can get a better understanding of them.The building aspects in this program include first, topo maps and second, 3-D model building. Topo or topography maps are maps that show altitude and are used by architects to decide where to place buildings. The process of 3-D model building has a few steps. First, you need to draw it, preferably on graph paper, and the drawing has to be in what is called a 3-point perspective, where you draw an object to understand the height, width, and length of the building. You also decide where to put solar, wind, hydro, and electricity in your design. Then, you build your drawing.This project is useful in the real world because you can take what you learned from building your model and just build it on a larger scale to create a working greenhouse that will allow you to grow food to sustain your family. Recently, the weather has been changing a lot with more snow and winter storms that affect the environment because plants and animals arent used to living in that type of weather. Greenhouses can combat the problem because they have their own microclimate inside that keeps the plants at desirable temperatures. With cities and the population growing so much, greenhouses are going to be necessary to keep up with food demands.Overall, the Greenhouse SEED project offers so much to learn. I hope after reading this you know what the SEED project is, what building aspects are in it, and how the information in this project is used in the real world. If you try this project, you will be someone who can protect the green environment in the future. Want to be part of a life-changing organization? 4-H clubs are now enrolling youth for 2023. Check out our website extension.arizona.edu/4h/maricopa to find a club near you. Or contact us at 602-827-8275. We look forward to seeing you!MODICAKNIVES.COM 602-499-8006BLADESMITHMADE IN AZLEATHERSMITHArizonaRealCountry.com May 2023 71'