Growbot & Tech Committee
Keeping the Foundation connected, flying, and future-ready.
What We Do
The Growbot & Tech Committee manages the technical infrastructure that powers the Pure KNF Foundation. From aerial drone spraying to website development to AI-powered tools, we ensure the Foundation has the technology it needs to fulfill its mission of spreading Korean Natural Farming worldwide.
🛩️ Drone Spraying Program
Our DJI Agras T40 agricultural drone enables precision aerial application of KNF solutions — supporting research projects and demonstrating how modern technology can scale natural farming practices.
- Precision GPS via RTK correction station
- Aerial spraying of KNF solutions (FPJ, FAA, IMO extracts, etc.)
- Flight logging and data collection
- FAA licensed and insured operations
The drone program supports the Research Committee’s field trials and provides a compelling demonstration of how KNF can be deployed at scale.
🌐 Digital Infrastructure
We build and maintain the Foundation’s web presence:
- pureknf.org — Main website with membership portal, documentaries, meeting recordings, and educational content
- chat.pureknf.org — Real-time chat for members to connect, ask questions, and collaborate
- research.pureknf.org — Research project portal for tracking growing experiments with photos, data, and timelines
- knfsupport.com — KNF resource and support site
We also manage GSuite, hosting servers, domain registrations, NAS backup systems, and a local weather station that logs environmental data for research correlation.
🤖 AI & Automation
Spirit of Master Cho
An AI-powered tool that searches through Master Cho’s transcribed video teachings to find answers to your KNF questions. Ask a question and get directed to the relevant video clip. Available to members on chat.pureknf.org.
Meeting & Research Support
- Automated meeting transcription and minute-taking
- AI-assisted grant writing and document drafting
- Research data analysis and report generation
🌤️ Weather Station
A live weather station logs temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind, and other environmental data from the local area. This data can be correlated with research projects to understand how weather conditions affect KNF applications and plant growth.
Committee Members
Drake Weinert — Chair
Erik Degunther — Member
Timeline & Milestones
2024
Committee formed. Drone operations began. Website overhauled with membership system. Drone repaired after damage.
2025
Weather station installed. Chat platform launched. Servers migrated to bare metal. Spirit of Master Cho project started. Drone flying at Onomea farm.
2026
AI tools deployed (OpenClaw). Meeting transcription automated. Spirit of Master Cho chatbot live. Erik Degunther joins committee.