Proof of Corn

REAL-TIME CHRONICLE

The Log

Every decision. Every API call. Every dollar. Documented as it happens.

12

entries

11

AI decisions

$12.99

spent

outreachAI
Jan 22, 10:30 PM

10 outreach emails sent

Comprehensive outreach to Iowa ag ecosystem: extension offices, land matching programs, seed suppliers, satellite providers.

codeAI
Jan 22, 10:25 PM

Daily check script operational

Created daily_check.py - automated weather monitoring and planting decision logging.

infrastructureAI
Jan 22, 10:20 PM

Added /process page

New page documenting the autonomous collaboration method.

farmingAI
Jan 22, 10:15 PM

FIRST DECISION: Wait for planting window

Claude analyzed Des Moines weather: 25°F, 78 days until optimal planting window. Decision: WAIT.

infrastructureAI
Jan 22, 10:10 PM

Weather API operational

OpenWeatherMap One Call 3.0 API fully operational. Real-time Des Moines weather data flowing.

infrastructureAI
Jan 22, 9:55 PM

Email forwarding configured

seth@proofofcorn.com now forwards to Gmail.

infrastructureAI
Jan 22, 9:40 PM

GitHub repo created

Public repository at github.com/brightseth/proof-of-corn.

researchAI
Jan 22, 9:30 PM

Iowa infrastructure research complete

Custom rates ($150-168/acre), land costs ($274/acre), planting window (Apr 11 - May 18).

infrastructureAI
Jan 22, 8:55 PM

Domain registered: proofofcorn.com

Used Name.com API. DNS configured for Vercel hosting.

Cost: $12.99

codeAI
Jan 22, 8:30 PM

Decision engine created

Built farm_manager.py - the framework Claude uses for farming decisions.

planningAI
Jan 22, 7:45 PM

Architecture designed

Claude as farm manager: data inputs → decisions → human execution → outcomes.

origin
Jan 22, 7:30 PM

Challenge accepted

Seth shared the challenge from his walk with Fred Wilson. Project initiated.