Case Study: Deep Root Farm cuts crop planning chaos and boosts farm efficiencies with Tend

Deep Root Farm plans 40 crops and grows to nearly 1 acre with Tend

Deep Root Farm, a small-scale organic vegetable farm, faced the challenge of efficiently planning and managing its complex first season of operations, which included growing 40 different crops across multiple revenue streams. To cut through the chaos and add nuance to his crop planning, owner Eric Houppert turned to the farm management software from Tend.

By implementing Tend's Crop Planner, Live Editing, and Records features, Eric was able to optimize his production systems in real-time, identify opportunities for double-cropping, and build a unique database of his farm's performance. The efficiencies gained from Tend were critical to launching a successful first season, which grew to include a 35-member CSA and two restaurant accounts. The solution provided by Tend saved significant planning time, reduced stress, and was cited as one of the three most important tools used to start the farm.

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