Drones in high tech food production

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Drones flying over fields? Technology in food production? UAV cameras monitoring crops? All of these are reality on Matt Boucher’s farm in Illinois. This corn and soybean grower talks about how he uses technology in food production and why it helps him be a better steward of the land.

 

Check out what he had to say on camera with Michele.

Matt also covers how corn, soybeans, and wheat is traded on the market every day – in response to being asked if he is being paid to grow commodities.  You can see our Facebook Live interview here for a more extensive look at why he uses technology on his farm.

In addition to explaining how drones help him take better care of crops, Matt talked about his choice to grow GMO and non-GMO crops in Food Truths from Farm to Table: 25 Ways to Shop & Eat Without Guilt.  He shares more about farming, drones and technology used across food production on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook under  @BoucherFarms handle.

Technology in food production benefits to the environment, keeps your food prices lower, and helps farmers have more time with their families. Before you fear high tech farming, get the facts from farmers like Matt.