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103 articles on technology from the team building the operating system for growers.

Q3 Product Update: Making the Complex Simple
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Q3 Product Update: Making the Complex Simple

Q3 delivered game-changing features for order management and improvements to our mobile capabilities.

From Chaos to Strategic Order: How Silver Fern Is Scaling With Systems and Vision
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From Chaos to Strategic Order: How Silver Fern Is Scaling With Systems and Vision

At Silver Fern, founder Adam van Wingerden shares a powerful journey from chaotic growth to disciplined scale in his LinkedIn article “Lessons in Chaos & Order”

What Are The Top 5 Software Trends From Cultivate 2025
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What Are The Top 5 Software Trends From Cultivate 2025

Based on the many conversations I had with our customers and prospects here are my top 5 software takeaways from Cultivate ’25.

Q2 Product Update: 341 Improvements Delivered While You Focused on Growing
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Q2 Product Update: 341 Improvements Delivered While You Focused on Growing

As we wrap up Q2, we wanted to share the improvements that are already saving our customers significant time and reducing operational headaches. While you were focused on your busiest season, we were improving performance and building integrations that eliminate manual work and prevent the small errors that create big problems.

Beyond Guesswork: Transforming Greenhouse Planning with FORECAST™
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Beyond Guesswork: Transforming Greenhouse Planning with FORECAST™

When you can plan for demand with confidence earlier in the planning cycle, everything downstream improves.

Celebrating the Retirement of Debra Martin – A Legacy of Dedication and Joy
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Celebrating the Retirement of Debra Martin – A Legacy of Dedication and Joy

After 40 years of unwavering service, we are honored to celebrate the retirement of Debra Martin, a cornerstone of the Advanced Grower Solutions family and a true

Beyond Spreadsheets: Transforming Greenhouse Planning with PRODUCE™
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Beyond Spreadsheets: Transforming Greenhouse Planning with PRODUCE™

We believe growers deserve tools built specifically for their needs, not just spreadsheets repurposed for planning. That’s why we’re excited to offer PRODUCE™ to help greenhouses improve their operations. Find out how PRODUCE™ is helping growers replace complexity with clarity

Where We're Headed
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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: Silver Fern's Powerful New Improvements in 2025
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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.

Key Takeaways from MANTS 2025
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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
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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.

Microsoft Windows 10 End of Support for Greenhouse and Nursery Businesses
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Microsoft Windows 10 End of Support for Greenhouse and Nursery Businesses

This is a critical topic for greenhouse businesses that rely heavily on Windows 10 based PC’s or laptop computers for their employees, any local Windows 10 servers, or any other automation, printing or monitoring systems that rely on Windows 10This article covers what you need to know about the upcoming end of support for Windows 10.