About
FarmRaise is a comprehensive agricultural data and program management platform designed to standardize and streamline how farm information is collected, stored, and reused across an organization's entire workflow. Built for program administrators, on-farm research operators, and individual farmers and ranchers, FarmRaise eliminates the burden of repetitive data entry by capturing field-level farm data once and making it available across enrollment, reporting, compliance, and grant management processes. For ag organizations and program teams, FarmRaise offers custom enrollment workflows, document validation, real-time reporting, and payment management—all in a single platform. It has been used to support multi-million dollar climate-smart and conservation programs, significantly reducing onboarding time for both staff and growers. Research operators can run scalable field-level trials with standardized data collection and seamless reporting across a grower network. For individual farmers and ranchers, FarmRaise Tracks provides an intuitive finance management tool optimized for farm life—covering expense tracking, income categorization, payroll, and tax preparation. A Financial Planning feature connects users with expert guidance from agricultural finance professionals. The platform is accessible via web, phone, and tablet, making it easy to use in the field or on the go. Trusted by cooperatives, research institutions, and farmer networks nationwide, FarmRaise is built specifically for the unique needs of the agricultural sector.
Key Features
- Program & Grant Management: Manage the full lifecycle of agricultural programs and grants—from enrollment and document collection to compliance reporting and payment disbursement—all in one platform.
- FarmRaise Tracks: A farm finance management app for farmers and ranchers to track expenses, income, and operations on the go, purpose-built for agricultural tax and business needs.
- On-Farm Research Tools: Run scalable field-level trials with standardized data collection, real-time insights, and seamless reporting across an entire grower network.
- Reusable Field-Level Farm Data: Capture farm and field information once and reuse it across multiple programs, trials, and reports—eliminating redundant data entry for both administrators and farmers.
- Financial Planning & Payroll: Access expert agricultural finance guidance and manage farm payroll without the complexity of generic business software.
Use Cases
- Managing enrollment and compliance for large-scale climate-smart or conservation agriculture programs
- Running standardized on-farm research trials and aggregating field-level data across a grower network
- Tracking farm income, expenses, and payroll for tax preparation and financial planning
- Administering grant disbursements and reporting for agricultural organizations and cooperatives
- Onboarding farmer members into sustainability programs with minimal friction using mobile-friendly digital enrollment
Pros
- Ease of Use for All Skill Levels: The platform is designed to be accessible even for growers who are hesitant about technology, with mobile-friendly enrollment via phone, tablet, or computer.
- Cost-Effective Compared to Alternatives: Users report significant cost savings versus generic accounting or farm management tools, with an annual cost often lower than two months of competing software.
- Eliminates Duplicate Data Entry: Farm information captured once at the field level is reusable across programs and reports, saving significant administrative time for both staff and producers.
- Customizable for Complex Programs: FarmRaise builds custom enrollment apps and workflows tailored to specific program requirements, including large-scale conservation and climate-smart initiatives.
Cons
- Niche Agricultural Focus: The platform is purpose-built for agriculture, meaning it's not suitable for organizations outside the farming and agribusiness sector.
- Custom Solutions May Require Onboarding: Organizations with complex or unique program structures may need a discovery and setup period to configure enrollment workflows and data collection forms.
- Limited Integrations Mentioned: The platform does not prominently advertise integrations with major third-party tools like QuickBooks or ERP systems, which may require manual data exports for some users.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FarmRaise?
FarmRaise is an agricultural software platform that helps program administrators, research operators, and farmers manage enrollment, documents, reporting, and payments for farm programs and grants. It also includes FarmRaise Tracks, a farm finance management tool for individual farmers and ranchers.
Who is FarmRaise designed for?
FarmRaise serves three main audiences: program administrators who manage farmer enrollment and compliance, on-farm research operators running field trials, and individual farmers and ranchers who need simple finance and operations management.
What is FarmRaise Tracks?
FarmRaise Tracks is a farm-focused financial management app that allows farmers to track income, expenses, and operations on the go. It's designed to simplify farm finances and tax preparation, offering a simpler and more affordable alternative to general-purpose accounting software.
Can farmers use FarmRaise on a mobile device?
Yes. FarmRaise is accessible via phone, tablet, and computer, making it easy for farmers to manage their data and enroll in programs from anywhere, including in the field.
How does FarmRaise help with program enrollment?
FarmRaise provides custom enrollment workflows that allow farmers to sign up for programs digitally. It validates documents, standardizes data collection, and enables program staff to reuse submitted information across multiple programs without requiring farmers to resubmit data.
