Agriculture Technology
Farming is part of the fabric of Iowa, but the way that farmers work has changed greatly over time. This is due to advances in technology. From horse-drawn plows to GPS guided combines, Iowa has seen a lot of technological changes. What new technologies might be able to be used for farming?
Farms in Iowa are often passed from generation to generation. Each generation of farmers experience technological advances, meaning there is always a need to learn. This family of farmers shows you are never too young, or too old, to learn.
Farmers in Iowa are using drones to work more efficiently and ultimately save money. Check out how this technology from Rantizo is changing the way farmers work.
Technology has changed the way a farmer works. Combines have improved a lot due to technological advancements in GPS, sensors and other features.
Maybe you have responsibilities around the house, like making your bed or cleaning your room. At Living History Farms, they show what household responsibilities looked like on a farm over 100 years ago. How has technology changed these responsibilities, and yours?
