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Sustainability

Explore sustainable farming practices that protect the land, conserve resources, and improve long-term profitability. Learn about soil health, water conservation, renewable energy, crop rotation, and regenerative agriculture. Our guides share practical tips and technology solutions to help farms of all sizes reduce environmental impact while maintaining productivity and supporting a healthier future for agriculture.

The Rancher's Guide to Sustainable Grazing Practices

Here is a Rancher's Guide to Sustainable Grazing Practices, exploring the benefits, techniques, and their essential roles in conservation.

Sustainability

Farmbrite

5 hours ago5 min read

One Platform, Many Farming Philosophies: How Farmbrite Supports Every Type of Farm

Farmbrite supports farms that don’t fit neatly into one label—organic, conventional, biodynamic, permaculture, regenerative, or a mix of all five. See how one diversified operation uses a single platform to manage planning, compliance-ready records, labor and inputs, and profitability across fields, livestock, and long-term systems—without drowning in spreadsheets.

Use case

Joshua Brock

Feb 104 min read

Farmbrite customer success story, Gantt Charping

From Spreadsheets to Systems: A Farmer’s Journey with Farmbrite

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!

Customer stories

Joshua Brock

Feb 35 min read

Algae blooms can quickly smoother a waterway, affecting livestock and farmland.

The Farmer’s Guide to Toxic Algae Blooms: Causes, Effects, and Prevention

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.

Crop production

Farmbrite

Jan 305 min read

Rotating crops is a crucial part of maintaining soil health and nutrition.

Understanding Crop Rotation: A Practical Guide for New Farmers

Crop rotation is one of the most powerful ways to build healthy soil, prevent pests, and increase crop yields—yet many new farmers are unsure where to start. This guide explains the principles behind effective rotation, how different crop families affect the soil, and how to use cover crops and soil-building strategies to keep fields productive for years to come.

Crop production

Joshua Brock

Jan 156 min read

Vegetable farm growing many leafy greens.

Cultivating Success: How One Vegetable Farm Streamlined Every Part of Their Operation With 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.

Use case

Joshua Brock

Dec 11, 20256 min read

Wildfire mitigation is a critical, on-going task for farmers.

How Farmers Can Mitigate Wildfire Risks: Practical Steps for Your Farm

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.

Sustainability

Joshua Brock

Nov 13, 20256 min read

Solar panels are seen atop of the vineyard of winemaker Pierre Escudie in Tresserre, France, September 30, 2021. Picture taken September 30, 2021. REUTERS/Alexandre Minguez

Agrivoltaics: The Science and Art of Balancing Solar Power and Agriculture

As the global demand for both food and renewable energy rises, the competition for land has intensified. Agrivoltaics—co-locating solar panels with crops or grazing—offers a way to produce food and electricity on the same acreage. It’s promising, but not without trade-offs.

Agricultural technology

Joshua Brock

Nov 11, 20258 min read

The immense power of the weather and how it shapes agriculture.

Smart Ways Farmers Can Overcome Weather Challenges

Farm smarter with weather know-how. Learn how forecasts, frost dates, GDD, and on-farm tools like weather stations improve yields and cut risk.

Agricultural technology

Joshua Brock

Nov 4, 20257 min read

A veteran owned farm proudly displaying the American flag.

How Urban Ark Stewards The Land, The Soldier, and The Soul

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.

Customer stories

Joshua Brock

Oct 21, 20256 min read

Farm Finances Made Simple: How to Read and Use a Profit and Loss Statement

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.

KPI (Key Performance Indicators)

Joshua Brock

Oct 14, 20255 min read