Notes from the operation.
Grower technology, horticulture operations, and product news from the team building the operating system for the growers who run nurseries, greenhouses, and orchards.
Where We're Headed
🚜 The next decade will transform how growers work, unlocking tools and capabilities that once felt out of reach. Whether you're leading a legacy farm or managing a complex operation, big changes are coming. Wondering what’s on the horizon? 👀 Read more on the blog. #AgTech #FutureOfFarming #InnovationInAg
See what is New: Powerful New Improvements in 2025
As we kick off a new chapter in our product journey, I’m excited to share our very first quarterly product update with you. It’s an important
See what is New: Silver Fern's Powerful New Improvements in 2025
We’re not slowing down. Q2 is bringing even more improvements: enhanced forecasting tools, smarter data warehousing, and refined order management.
How Agile Scrum Drives Innovation: What It Means for You as Our Customer
Agile Scrum is part of the Agile methodology, a client-centric philosophy that promotes a collaborative and adaptable work environment. Scrum is fueled by feedback-driven development. It helps teams prioritize efficacy and value to the client through an iterative and incremental development process. It is widely embraced in software development but also used in other industries.
Advanced Grower Solutions & Silver Fern Are Joining Forces!
Silver Fern and Advanced Grower Solutions (“AGS”), two leading software providers in the horticulture industry, are excited to announce their merger. This strategic partnership unites two complementary companies in horticulture technology, creating a unique platform for growth, innovation, and customer success.
Updates and Enhancements to GrowPoint in the Past Year
Our team introduced over 100 enhancements to make your experience even more seamless and efficient and 30 brand-new features to add value and functionality to your workflows. Here is a breakdown of our key achievements:
Improvements and New Features for DTS Direct To Store in 2024
In 2024, the DTS product had 10 new features and over 50 enhancements. These updates were aimed at improving DTS, by addressing user pain points, and adding functionalities requested by our customers.
Key Takeaways from MANTS 2025
The AGS team attended MANTS ‘25 this week in Baltimore, MD. As always it is an impressive show with a wide array of nurseries, greenhouses, and suppliers to our industry.
How Delays In Supply Chain Can Affect Replenishment Decisions
As a vendor, replenishing product is significantly impacted by supply chain issues. Disruptions in raw material availability, transportation logistics, or manufacturing processes can lead to delays in production time, causing difficulties in meeting customer demand and potentially resulting in stock shortages or overstocking depending on the nature of the disruption. Learn more.
Preparing For Your Eventual Exit
According to the Small Business Administration, 10 million Baby Boomer-owned businesses will change hands or shut down in the next decade due to a lack of buyers. Even when there is a willing buyer, the Exit Planning Institute estimates that 80% of businesses are unprepared for sale, leaving buyers uncomfortable closing the deal.
How Greenhouse and Nursery Growers Can Adapt Replenishment Strategies with Inflation and Supply Chain Challenges
Inflation and supply chain issues have caused challenges to greenhouse and nursery growers in recent years. Growers need to be prepared and ready to adapt in a changing world.
How The 4 Layers Of Data Can Drive Business Improvement
There are several aspects to an effective analytics program, that can be viewed as layers or categories of functionality. Each higher layer depends on the lower layers.