Virginia Ag Drones

05/26/2026

05/03/2026

Happy May! 🌸

Vegetable season is in full swing now! Be sure to keep an eye on your local weather for late freezes or wintry weather conditions to protect your garden.

Direct Sowing:

Zone 6A: Brush and Pole Beans, Beets, Carrots, Swiss Chard, Cucumbers, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Musk Melons, Bulbing Onions, Potatoes, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Turnips, Watermelon

Zone 6B: Brush, Lima, and Pole Beans, Beets, Carrots, Swiss Chard, Cucumbers, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Musk Melons, Bulbing Onions, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Turnips, Watermelon

Zone 7A: Brush, Lima, and Pole Beans, Beets, Swiss Chard, Cucumbers, Collards, Kale, Lettuce, Musk Melons, Bulbing Onions, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Turnips, Watermelon

Zones 7B & 8A: Brush, Lima, and Pole Beans, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Musk Melons, Okra, Mustard, Bulbing Onions, Southern Peas, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Watermelon

Zone 8B Recommendations are available at the link below!

Transplanting:

Zones 6A & 6B: Tomatoes, Broccoli, Cabbage, Eggplant, Leeks, Head Lettuce, Peppers

Zone 7A: Broccoli, Cabbage, Eggplant, Head Lettuce, Peppers, Tomatoes

Zones 7B & 8A: Tomatoes, Eggplant, Leeks, Head Lettuce, Peppers

Zone 8B Recommendations are available at the link below!

You can prepare for the entire planting season by visiting https://brnw.ch/plantguide - including recommendations for Zone 8B. To determine your USDA zone, you can enter your zip code here: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/

05/03/2026

This moment represents more than a photo, it represents commitment.

The early days of Warriors Heart weren’t about recognition or growth… they were about doing what needed to be done to serve the warrior class.

Built on trust. Built on purpose. Built to last.

10 years later, that mission continues.

Welcome home.

05/03/2026

We’re excited to announce the 2026 Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund awardees! This year’s group of Farmer Veterans continues to demonstrate the strength, dedication, and innovation that drive America’s agricultural future.

Our gratitude goes out to all who made this year’s Fellowship Fund possible: Wounded Warrior Project, Kubota Tractor Corporation, Tractor Supply Foundation, Tractor Supply Company, Farm Credit Council, AgWest Farm Credit, California Farm Credit Alliance, U.S. Small Business Administration, Cabbage Hill Farm Foundation, Farmer Veteran Coalition of Virginia, Farmer Veteran Coalition of Ohio, and Farmer Veteran Coalition of Minnesota, and the many generous individuals who contributed. Your combined support directly impacts the lives and livelihoods of Farmer Veterans across the country.

See the full list of 2026 awardees: https://farmvetco.org/fvfellowship/2026-farmer-veteran-fellowship-fund-awardees/

We’re always working to expand the Fellowship Fund and welcome new partners who want to uplift the community. Those interested in joining our efforts can reach us at [email protected].

If you weren’t selected this year, please don’t lose heart. We encourage you to apply again for the 2027 cycle and connect with our team via [email protected] for guidance throughout the process.

Read the full 2026 press release: https://farmvetco.org/2026/05/01/national-farmer-veteran-coalition-announces-2026-farmer-veteran-fellowship-fund-awardees/

04/29/2026

Congratulations to the Ceres Air team on their incredibly exciting and well earned expansion into Brazil. Their truly phenomenal “Black Betty” Ag Drone platform is of the highest caliber and simply speaks for itself. Please feel free to contact us if you’d like additional information or inquiring for purchase. Onwards & Upwards! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 🇺🇸 🇧🇷

04/27/2026

🌱 Come grow with us! We're hiring a full-time Field Research Specialist to support the Plant Pathology Program at the Virginia Tech Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center! For additional information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/field-research-specialist-suffolk-virginia-united-states

Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Virginia Cooperative Extension

04/23/2026

04/22/2026

Earth Day 🌎 is about the future—and for the Mattaponi Indian Tribe, the future begins with honoring the past.

Our ancestors taught us to live in balance with the land and waters of the Mattaponi.

Today, we honor those teachings by preserving our Reservation, protecting our river, practicing sustainable agriculture and fishing, and planning responsibly for housing and community growth.

Everything we do is rooted in one promise:
to leave this land stronger for the next seven generations.



Photo credit: Doug LaFortune

04/17/2026

Agricision, Inc was born out of a specific need—how do we find a better way to solve the pest problem in our fields?

Ken and Diana Warren, farmers and the dreamers who found the solution, knew that drone technology could not only help detect and isolate pests and harmful weeds, but also eliminate them before they propogated.

When you put your trust in Agricision, Inc, you're in good hands.

04/16/2026

She’s out and ready for some field tests

04/15/2026

Don’t miss Aylett’s Annual Oyster Roast on Saturday, April 25! 🦪 We will be serving up your favorite oysters- raw, roasted, and fried! Our oysters pair perfectly with our bottomless golden beverages! Hamburgers, hotdogs, and wine are also included.
✨Live music from Southern Tide! 🎶🎤🕺
Unlimited food served from 4-6:00.
🎟️ Purchase tickets from any ACDS parent, at Watts Supermarket, or online!
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