Farmbrite Blog

Many agricultural schools and training institutions operate working farms alongside classrooms, labs, and research plots. These farms aren’t just demonstration spaces, they are living, breathing operations producing vegetables, livestock, grains, or specialty crops while also serving as hands-on learning environments for students.

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.

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.

Here are some common methods and approaches to getting a field ready for planting.