Farmbrite Blog

A deep look at where the next generation of farm labor will come from—and what farmers can do today to attract, train, and keep reliable workers in rural communities.

For Gantt Sharping, agriculture has meant everything from organic and biodynamic production to hydroponics, permaculture systems, and now full ranch management. With Farmbrite, he found his all-in-one solution!

Toxic algae blooms pose a threat to farm livelihoods, livestock, and drinking water. Discover the causes of these harmful blooms and learn actionable practices, such as smart fertilization and buffer creation, to protect your farm's water and soil.

With each article in the “Farm KPIs” series, we dive deeper into a specific metric (crops, livestock, financial, etc.) by defining what it is, why it’s important, how to track it, and how to put the data into practical use. This article specifically looks at those built for crop growers; our next in the series will focus on livestock-applicable reports.

Managing 350+ head of rare and heritage livestock across 1,000 acres is no small task—especially when your mission includes public education and genetic preservation. At Conner Prairie in Indiana, notebooks and spreadsheets once limited visibility into health records, breeding, and pasture rotations. Today, with Farmbrite, the team has transformed how they track livestock, manage grazing, and measure real cost savings—cutting data-entry time from hours to minutes and uncoveri

Accounting doesn’t need to be complicated. With a few basic habits, any farm can build consistency and clarity in its financial picture—and that clarity opens the door to better planning, improved profitability, and peace of mind.

Discover how a family-owned, Certified Naturally Grown hop farm uses Farmbrite to manage every aspect of its operation—from planning hopyards and transplanting rhizomes to tracking CNG compliance, maintaining equipment, organizing harvests, and simplifying year-end accounting. This use-case scenario shows how Farmbrite helps small hop farms streamline workflows, improve yields, and run more efficient, profitable, and sustainable operations.

Learn the essential reports livestock farmers need to monitor herd health, improve productivity, and protect farm profitability, especially for small operations, and all found within Farmbrite.

A small vegetable farm transforms its entire operation—seed starting, transplanting, crop planning, equipment maintenance, harvest management, and accounting—using Farmbrite. This use-case scenario shows how Farmbrite brings clarity, efficiency, and profitability to small and mid-sized farms looking to streamline their workflow and make data-driven decisions.

When you walk your fields or check on your livestock, the health of your farm is often measured in what you see: lush crops, well-fed animals, or barns filled with the season’s harvest. But beneath the surface of every farm’s daily operations lies another measure of health—one that isn’t always as visible but is just as important: your profit margins.

Learn how agricultural import and export tariffs impact farm prices, inputs, and profitability, especially for small and mid-sized farms.

Discover how a mid-sized organic farm improved efficiency, simplified certification, and strengthened crop and livestock planning using Farmbrite. This real-world case study shows farmers of all experience levels how digital recordkeeping and better data can transform day-to-day operations.

Enjoy this Customer Success Story of La Finquita and its founder and Chief of Operations, Natasha Luccia, and the success she's found integrating Farmbrite into her farm's operations.

Wildfires aren’t just a Western problem anymore. Across rural America, drier seasons and unpredictable weather mean farmers everywhere are thinking about fire safety. Our latest blog breaks down practical, season-by-season steps to reduce wildfire risk — from maintaining defensible space and equipment to protecting barns and livestock.

Today, we’ll walk through the basics of a traceability process and see that it's easy to incorporate into your farm operation.

New to farming? Learn the most common farm implements, what they’re used for, and how to decide between buying or renting to save money and boost efficiency.

Discover how Urban Ark Conservation is helping to heal the hidden wounds of veterans and first responders, while inspiring a new crop of farmers and embracing the next generation of agricultural technology with the help of Farmbrite.

Running a farm takes more than planting seeds and tending animals; it also requires keeping a close eye on the numbers. For many farmers, one of the most useful financial tools is the Profit and Loss (P&L) statement, also called an income statement.

Measuring input efficiency can be the difference between a season that’s simply busy and one that’s truly profitable.

Behind every successful farm is a keen understanding of some specific, key metrics, and one in particular is the cost of production.