A self-made businessman, Jimmy Winemiller was already earning a living by the age of 13. Leveraging technology, he made the large farms he purchased more productive and consequently more attractive to prospective buyers. Using this approach, Jimmy Winemiller purchased and sold numerous farmlands in different states, earning considerable profits in these real estate transactions. The farms of today operate far differently from the farms decades ago. This is mainly due to technological advancements applied in farming. Current farms regularly use cutting-edge technologies, including moisture sensors, GPS technology, and robots. These devices enable farms to be more efficient, environmentally friendly, and profitable. Farmers in the past used to evenly applied fertilizers, pesticides, and water across whole fields. They are now able to utilize the least amounts necessary and can target specific locations. There can even be different treatments for individual plants. The benefits of these technological applications include increased crop productivity and less use of water and agricultural inputs. Less input use leads to lower costs keeping food prices down. There is also less chemical runoff into underground water and rivers, which lessen the native impact on natural ecosystems.