Want to Modernize Your Farm? Here’s How Questr Automation Can Help

By Dave Oberting, Managing Director, Questr Automation

Running a farm has never been easy—but these days, it’s even tougher. Labor is hard to find, margins are thin, and the hours are long. At Questr Automation, we’re here to change that. Whether you’re raising poultry, cattle, or crops, we help farmers across West Virginia use technology to make their farms more productive, more profitable, and more sustainable.

Here’s how it works.

Questr partners directly with farmers to identify time- and labor-intensive processes and automate them. We start with a no-pressure consultation where we learn how your farm operates and what challenges you face. From there, we design a customized solution that uses smart, proven tools—no fluff, no gimmicks, just what works.

What kinds of things can we automate? Here are four of the most impactful:

1. Automated Feeding Systems
   Smart feeders save hours of daily labor and reduce feed waste. On poultry farms, for example, this means more consistent bird weight, less stress, and lower costs.
2. Environmental Monitoring
   With temperature and humidity sensors in barns or greenhouses, you’ll get real-time alerts if something goes wrong—no more 2 a.m. checks. You’ll also reduce energy usage and improve animal welfare.
3. Soil Moisture & Irrigation Automation
   For row crops or produce, automating your irrigation system based on real-time moisture data cuts water bills and improves yields.
4. Drone Surveillance & Imaging
   Drones equipped with NDVI or thermal cameras help spot crop stress, pest outbreaks, or livestock in distress—before problems become expensive.

We know what you’re thinking: “Sounds great, but how do I pay for it?” That’s where Questr shines. We’ve mapped dozens of automations to USDA and state funding programs, including FSA loans, REAP grants, EQIP cost shares, and the Value-Added Producer Grant. We even provide grant-writing support and quote packages tailored to each programFarm Automation Funding….

If you're a farmer in West Virginia, especially Hardy County, we can guide you through every step—from identifying automation opportunities to securing funding and installing the systems. We’re not a vendor; we’re a long-term partner.

Want to learn more or schedule a free consultation? Contact Dave Oberting at [email protected] or call 202.568.0852.
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Let’s take some weight off your shoulders—and put technology to work on your farm.