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They Once Worked in Factory Farming. Not Anymore.

Modern Farmer

When Paula and Dale Boles took over Dale’s father’s farmland in North Carolina, they thought that poultry farming would be a good way to work the land until they were ready to pass it on to their children. Debt is one of the biggest hurdles to transitioning out of contract farming, says Whitley.

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How Digital Farming is Redefining Risk Management

Cropaia

Effective risk management is crucial for ensuring sustainable production, food security, and profitability. These technologies provide high-resolution images of farmland, allowing farmers to detect stress factors such as nutrient deficiencies, waterlogging, pest infestations, or disease outbreaks before they become widespread.