What is Farm Management Software and how does it differ from Precision Agriculture? Definition: Farm Management Software (FMS) is a specialized subset of business management tools tailored for the agricultural sector. It’s designed to manage the daily operations of farms, ensuring efficient collection and storage of all essential business data. Unlike the broader tech trends, […]
The FSMA Harvest Checklist
Looking for a helpful checklist to prepare for FSMA 204? If you grow fresh produce on a family farm, this article is for you. November 14th, 2024 The new requirements for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) will come into effect on January 20th, 2026. While 2026 might feel far away, 14 months boils down […]
FDA Tools to Support Fresh Produce Growers with FSMA 204
One year from today, FSMA 204 comes into effect. How can farms both inside the US and supplying the US get prepared? January 20th, 2025 FSMA 204 is coming next season, but there’s no need to panic. There are plenty of tools to help farms prepare for this shift in reporting. To make the process […]
Top 4 Commonly Required Farm Records
The number of records farms need to keep is steadily increasing. Get a quick overview of the types of records commonly required across US farms. With FSMA 204 joining the list of reporting requirements for US farms, it’s time to do a quick recap of the most common types of reports required. This isn’t a […]
FSMA 204 Explained: For the Fresh Produce, Family Farm
Keeping up with changing regulations can be a full-time job for a farming business. If you are a family farm growing fresh produce, we cut to the must-know details in your journey to prepare for the latest changes from the FDA. FSMA 204 Explained The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was designed to improve food […]
Hack your Apple Harvest
If you grow apples in Michigan or New York, it’s time to simplify your harvest. November 1, 2024 It’s harvest season for apples and millions of crates of fruit are being picked and loaded into packhouses and cold storage. How do you keep track of it all? Solutions can range from expensive barcode systems to […]
European sustainability reporting will impact your farm – wherever you farm.
The CSDR directive takes effect in 2024. There is a knock-on effect that world-wide farms can expect to feel in the seasons ahead. ESG reporting directives in Europe are common-place. Over the past decade, European businesses have become familiar with the Non-Financial Reporting (NFR) Directive, which supports transparency on environmental and social issues. In 2022, […]
Unlocking Female Talent in Agriculture – In Practice
Talent in agriculture is becoming more diverse. If you are recruiting, it’s easier than you think to get women in your talent pipeline. A few months ago, a blog article written by Rebekah Shields caught my attention. Her article was entitled, Unlocking Female Talent: A Strategic Imperative for the Agricultural Sector. I don’t know Rebekah […]
Farmable Harvest Labels
Farms asked for it. We built it. This simple feature is the easiest way to have full control of your harvest bins this season. One of the best parts about my job at Farmable is talking to farm managers. You have amazing ideas, and you are genuinely happy to share good ideas with our team […]