Business Software to Modernize Horticulture

Is ERP still relevant? Can AI replace it? Not likely. AI can answer questions, spot patterns, and even carry out tasks. But it still needs a reliable source of business truth. For growers, that means crop plans, inventory, labor, orders, and financial and bio data. ERP remains the foundation, providing the context AI needs to make meaningful recommendations and take intelligent action. AI isn't replacing ERP. It's making it more powerful.

Watch the video below to hear John Albers share Homestead Growers' ERP journey, lessons learned, and practical advice for growers considering ERP.‍ ““With the foundation in place, we can now ask the questions of our business that we didn't know to ask before.””

These activities may not directly generate revenue, but they still consume labor resources. When indirect activities are tracked alongside production work, managers gain a much more realistic picture of where time is spent. This creates opportunities to identify bottlenecks, improve processes, and increase overall efficiency.