We had the pleasure of hosting a group of Virginia Tech Agricultural Technology students for an educational and hands-on tour of our district!
• Grid vs. composite soil sampling with Chris Conway (AgriFocus LLC) and Erin Hardin (Coastal AgroBusiness)
• Precision nutrient applications using a strip-till applicator
• Planter tech: variable rate seeding, 2×2 starter fertilizer, in-furrow insecticide, and individual row shut-offs
• Cover crop species and their benefits
• Farm overviews and history from Benjamin Ellis of Thomas Neck Ag and Jay Hundley of Cloverfield Enterprises
It was a great day of learning, sharing, and showcasing the future of ag innovation. Special thanks to our Precision Ag Specialist, Trevor Guy, for helping plan and host the visit—and to everyone else who made the day a success!
