As population continues to increase rapidly and food sources struggle to meet demands, research in using carbon quantum dots (CQDs) has become more prominent in the agricultural field. Carbon quantum dots are carbon nanoparticles that aid in the process of photosynthesis resulting in an increase of crop yields. Due to their fluorescent properties, CQDs have the ability to convert UV and green light portions of sunlight into blue and red, which leads to an increase in light intensity. Our goal is to synthesize these carbon dots through a hydrothermal synthesis and evaluate their stability on a smaller scale. Additionally, we want to formulate a paint that is compatible with these CQDs while also being cost effective and conforms with FDA standards. To meet these requirements, the paint must be formulated using the simplest ingredients such as alcohols, polymers and surfactants. Once formulated, we will proceed with field testing which will allow us to observe changes in crop growth and yield. As mentioned before, food suppliers are struggling to meet demands, therefore, creating a light conversion paint will be extremely beneficial in agricultural applications, leading to positive impacts on society, the environment, and the economy.