VIRGINIA, USA — Virginia’s farmers are turning to high-tech tools to protect the Chesapeake Bay and their bottom line.

From GPS-guided tractors to precision fertilizer applications, producers are using data and digital mapping to grow smarter. The technology allows farmers to apply nutrients only where they’re needed, reducing waste and helping keep runoff out of local waterways.

“It’s a tremendous advancement and an opportunity for us to continue pressing these reductions using technology to our advantage,” said James Martin, Division Director for Soil & Water Conservation with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.

The shift toward precision agriculture is reshaping the way fields are managed across the Commonwealth. By tracking soil conditions and tailoring fertilize

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