Enhancing Precision Agriculture with Drone Technology

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Drones are also used for spraying crops with fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. This method is more precise than traditional spraying methods, reducing chemical usage and minimizing environmental impact. Drones can cover large areas quickly and can be programmed to spray specific sections of a field. In the image below, a drone sprayed our field with herbicide to create large beds for sunflowers while leaving the walking pathways untouched.

Meet the Sunflower Family: 10 Stunning Varieties Coming to On Sunny Slope Farm

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A Season of Sunflowers Begins Spring is on the horizon, and we are gearing up for an exciting sunflower season here at On Sunny Slope Farm! This May, we’ll be planting a stunning mix of 10 sunflower varieties, creating a breathtaking display…

Conservation Farming: A Sustainable Path for Modern Agriculture

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Nestled in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, On Sunny Slope Farm is more than a picturesque wedding venue—it’s a hub for sustainable agriculture and community connection. Conservation farming is central to our mission, embodying…