The Future of Farming with drones is Here in Antigo, WI
Venture Ag Drones is our vision for how advanced technology and reduced footprint can positively impact our local agricultural community. We, Scott Houdek and Angel Zarda, are lifelong residents of Bryant, Wisconsin, where rich farmland and agriculture roots run deep in our families. We know firsthand the challenges and rewards of this demanding profession and our shared passion for sustainability and innovation have led us to create this custom drone aerial application business.
Scott's experience in agriculture has been hands-on since childhood. From his early days working on his family's dairy farm until the cows were sold in 2020 to his near decade spent working on potato farms where he would eventually meet Angel, there was never any path explored for him except farming.
Today, his role on a 6,000 acre grain farm allows him to apply his skills and knowledge while keeping up with emerging agriculture technology. He is constantly seeking ways to promote sustainable practices such as reducing the amount of tillage abuse the ground gets, to minimizing chemical over use through targeted application, and advocating for cover crop rotation to improve soil fertility – these are challenges that excite him.
With 15+ years and tens of thousands of acres of pesticide application experience under his belt, he’s your trusted custom application resource to help ensure your crop’s optimal health.
Angel's agricultural roots sprouted from her father's grassroots decision to transform his land into a thriving Christmas tree farm. Witnessing his dedication to quality trees instilled a deep respect for hard work, vision, and potential in specialty crop farming.
Today, she carries on this legacy, tending to thousands of Christmas trees of her own. She also worked her way through her college years at Wirz Inc., her grandparent’s potato farm, where their success through grit and shouldering risk influenced her entrepreneurial path.
While not initially drawn back to farming, the connection with Scott, the pull of family legacy, and the shared passion for a more sustainable future ultimately led her back. She has been recreationally flying drones since 2017.
Together, we have combined our expertise and passion to develop a custom aerial drone application service tailored to the needs of Central Wisconsin farmers. By leveraging advanced drone technology and our deep knowledge of the local landscape, we are dedicated to helping farmers in Central Wisconsin care for their crops, achieve higher yields, and minimize their environmental impact. With our commitment to sustainability and innovation we aim to be your trusted partner to help your farm thrive in today's competitive landscape. Join us on this journey for a more vibrant future in agriculture.