Client Overview Founded in 1984 in Pelham TN, Freedom Tree Farms, provides America’s largest retail corporations, fruit growers, top garden centers, wholesale nurseries, and more with numerous varieties of the highest quality bareroot and container-grown fruit trees and berry plants. The exception in the industry, Freedom Tree Farms grows buds, and grafts its trees on…
As plant and flower growers look for ways to survive and thrive in their marketplaces, it’s critical to consider the ways technology can be leveraged—to operate more efficiently and to gain access to information that accelerates decision-making. In this blog, we examine three technology trends currently driving the agribusiness industry and how growers can take…
According to a report by Precedence Research, between 2021 and 2030, the global commercial greenhouse market size is projected to grow more than 125% at an annual rate of 9.52%. If you plan to expand your horticulture business to seize on this trend, a great place to start is an end-to-end business management solution. The…
Many small greenhouse growers dismiss the idea of implementing an end-to-end business management solution, also known as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools. They may think that modern technologies running in the cloud are meant only for large businesses. But by taking a forward-looking perspective and investing in technology that allows your business to gain greater…
This article provides an overview of best practices and tips for developing a winning cannabis cultivation business strategy. Keep reading to learn about site selection, genetics, cultivation planning, and regulatory compliance. The legal cannabis market is rapidly expanding, so it’s no wonder entrepreneurs and investors are taking notice. But cultivating high-quality cannabis at scale requires…
Your top retail customer calls in for pricing and availability for 500 white wedding hydrangea shrubs. The sales rep isn’t sure what’s available and asks if it’s OK to call the customer back. The customer is a little miffed as they’re under pressure to find the shrubs but says they’ll wait for the call. The…
The greenhouse grower market continues to expand rapidly while supply chain costs continue to rise. But there is continued pressure to adopt modern grower technology. Given these trends, growers have to become more efficient in their operations. Manual processes supported by spreadsheets and entry-level accounting systems can work to a certain extent. But as the…
When business is booming, growers sometimes overlook how efficiently their operations are running. In horticulture operations, there’s enough revenue coming in the door to make up for any slim margins. But during market uncertainty, improving efficiencies so margins increase is paramount. Consider the uncertain situation the industry was facing in 2021. When COVID broke out…
Digital technologies like AI, machine learning, and the IoT are transforming agriculture in profound ways. They’re enabling orgs to take on the challenges that farmers have faced from the very beginning. And – they’re helping growers tackle new ones like climate change, hunger, and an unforgiving regulatory landscape. Under the “agribusiness umbrella” there’s a lot…
Plant nursery leverages Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC for better visibility into finance and production, and to better serve customers.