Network members are a way for farms to begin using and participating in OpenTEAM without engaging at the same level of activity as a hub. Network members will assist with trialing the platform, associated tools, and social network at the same time as hubsOpenTEAM Hubs will serve as a primary testing ground for the OpenTEAM platform, and their experience and feedback will i…, and will provide feedback on the user experience to OpenTEAM staff. Network members can attend virtual and in-person trainings, but will not have routine technical support from OpenTEAM staff.
Network member selection criteria: Any farm or ranch can apply to participate as a network members, but farms are encouraged to join as a group of 3 or more farms to facilitate shared learning and network building through the platform. Ideally network members should have previous experience with soil health testing and implementation of soil health practices. Farms must be willing to complete an OpenTEAM farm profile, beta test tools, and provide feedback to OpenTEAM’s Human Centered DesignHuman-centered design is a design and management framework that develops solutions to problems by involving the human pe… working group.