Ever had that moment where you’re staring at a struggling crop, knowing you did something different last year when it thrived, but can’t quite put your finger on what? We’ve all been there. Between hastily snapped photos, scribbled notes, and those “I’ll definitely remember this” moments that fade faster than morning dew, keeping track of farm data can feel impossible.
Modern farming generates an overwhelming amount of valuable information – from soil tests to harvest weights, pest observations to fertility applications. But too often, these crucial details end up scattered across notebooks, phone apps, or worse, lost in our memory.
That’s why at Good Agriculture, we asked ourselves: What if capturing farm data was as simple as talking?
For the past six months, we’ve been exploring this question with a group of innovative farmers near Atlanta. The concept is straightforward: farmers record voice notes throughout their day, and we transform those spoken observations into organized, searchable data that reveals patterns and connections across their operation.
Let’s look at what this looks like in practice. One of our North Georgia farmers has been documenting their lettuce production through voice notes. Here’s how their casual observations transformed into useful data:
Another farmer in our trial has been tracking their protected growing space:
The power of this system lies in its simplicity. No typing, no data entry – just speak your observations as you work. Want to know when you applied that soil drench? Curious about your succession planting intervals? It’s all there, organized and searchable.
The potential applications are exciting:
- Track crop rotations and field histories effortlessly
- Streamline organic certification documentation
- Receive smart reminders based on your farm’s patterns
- Identify successful (and not-so-successful) practices across seasons
But this is just the beginning. To build something truly valuable for farmers, we need your input. We’re particularly interested in connecting with annual vegetable growers who want to help shape this tool’s development.
We want to know:
- What farm information currently slips through the cracks?
- Which data relationships would most benefit your operation?
- How would voice-to-data fit into your daily farming routine?
Help us build a better tool for farmers. Share your thoughts and experiences here. We’re eager to learn how we can make this system work for your farm.