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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

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.

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.

In recent years, biochar has been gaining attention across the agricultural world — from small organic growers to large commercial farms — and for good reason. This ancient soil amendment offers a rare combination of improved soil health, increased yields, and long-term carbon storage.

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.