Time-Saving Farm Services and Software
Running a Farm business requires many moving parts. As a Farmer, you manage your products, people, and the business. Therefore, you need ways to reduce manual tasks and streamline operations.
While managing your Farm on paper seems easy, it can quickly become complicated. You're in charge of your Farm. Planting, raising animals, harvesting, and processing & selling products are all part of your responsibilities. As a result, many Farmers turn to third-party services to save time and money while improving profit margins.
This blog outlines some of the Top Farm Softwares and Services that have helped many Farmers scale operations and manage their Farm business. These solutions are designed to help Farmers stress less and save time.
Each business listed below provides a service within a different sector of farming. Read on to learn more about the top Farm Software and Services to help you save time:
*Note: Software and Services are listed in alphabetical order
1. AgriWebb
“Ranch management designed with productivity in mind.” That’s AgriWebb’s goal in designing their Farm management software.
When your fields expand, tracking your herds and animals may feel impossible on paper. AgriWebb aims to rid of the paperwork, keeping all your information in one place - in the palm of your hand.
AgriWebb enables Farmers and Ranchers to track and manage your animal locations and inventory, provide grazing insights, and more. Concerned about your animal welfare, soil health, and managing your rotational grazing? Agriwebb makes it turnkey.
If you don’t get mobile service out in the field, AgriWebb works even offline (out of range). Updates will automatically sync when you have service again!
AgriWebb is an excellent Farm management software solution to track your impact and improve long-term sustainability and livestock health.
Read: Partner Spotlight: Building Solutions with Farmers’ Needs in Mind with AgriWebb
Listen: Using Data to Power Ranches with AgriWebb
2. Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF)
FTCLDF is a Farm resource that provides subsidized legal counsel and guidance for Farmers selling direct-to-market. Their mission is to “protect, defend, and broaden the rights and viability of independent farmers, artisanal food producers, and their consumers.”
The FTCLDF has attorneys licensed to practice throughout the United States. They help Farmers understand federal and state laws surrounding the process of selling products — especially highly regulated products like raw milk, livestock, and produce, which are highly regulated. If you have questions about navigating herd shares, buyer clubs, or zoning restrictions, then FTCLDF can help.
An annual flat membership fee of $125 unlocks unlimited access to their team of lawyers and resources. As a member, you gain but are not limited to:
Consultations with attorneys
Contractual documents
Toll-free emergency hotline to speak with an attorney regarding surprise visits or inspections from government agencies
And much more
Too often, Farmers get caught up trying to research and navigate a maze of federal, state, and local regulations. FTCLDF offers local Farmers low-cost legal guidance and expert counsel for their Farm business, helping you gain peace of mind.
Listen: Farm Legal Series #1: Raw Milk Sales Explained
Listen: Farm Legal Series #2: Poultry Pitfalls and Regulation
Listen: Farm Legal Series #7: Navigating Requirements and Regulations with Farm Subscriptions
3. Freight Farms
Freight Farms empowers anyone to grow food, regardless of location - even in the harshest climates. They focus on supplying Farmers with pre-packaged freight to start growing microgreens and produce. Sustainability is key with Freight Farms.
Freight Farms focuses on Farmers confined to urban areas or those who want to extend their season year-round. Additionally, they want to produce Food in the harshest climates, such as the arctic circle or the desert. Freight Farms offers thorough guidance and comprehensive training for operating your business.
Alongside their equipped freight, Freight Farms offers an app called, Farmhand®, designed to monitor, run, and optimize your production. It can also send alerts when your Freight Farm may need attention. You can view your production cycle in real-time and make adjustments through the Farmhand app.
Even if you're not looking to start a Freight Farm, their website has plenty of resources to fit a variety of Farmers’ needs. From webinars to blogs, there’s something to help any Farmer build a successful business.
Read: Go-To-Market Best Practices From a Freight Farmer
Listen:The Rise of Vertical Farming Around the World
4. Friesla
As consumers look towards local Farmers for pastured proteins, Farmers are often constrained by the access or availability of processors. Unfortunately, many USDA or state-inspected processors operate at capacity, booked months in advance, or too distant to be convenient.
That’s where Frisela has arrived to offer an alternative. They are empowering local Farmers to take ownership from production to harvesting to sale. Friesla allows Farmers to install and operate their own Meat Processing System on-site.
Friesla will help a Farm choose which Meat Processing Unit is best - depending on the size and scale of your operations. Once you receive your Meat Processing System, they provide installation supervision, USDA regulatory training, and butcher training.
Unlike other market alternatives, Friesla claims their Meat Processing Unitscan cost up to 75% less than other available options. Since Friesla utilizes standardized containers that can be shipped anywhere, they use significantly fewer resources (water, power, etc.). In addition, they can be relocated and rearranged as a mobile processing unit (as needed).
If your Livestock operation does not have convenient and easy access to a processor, then Friesla may be an option to explore.
Farmers must choose solutions that are built for Farmers. These businesses are designed to empower Farmers to grow their operations while saving time. Each service is committed to working with local Farmers to help run a successful business.
Barn2Door is an all-in-one solution for Farmers selling direct – online and in-person. To learn why successful Farms run on Barn2Door, watch this 5-minute video.