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

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What Are The Top 5 Software Trends From Cultivate 2025?

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.

Cultivate 2025 Takeaways from Silver Fern's CEO Adam van Wingerden

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Cultivate 2025 Takeaways: Trust, Tech, and the Future of Growing

Cultivate 2025 Takeaways from Silver Fern's CEO Adam van Wingerden

In this quarter update our team delivered a strategic, behind‑the‑scenes enhancement. It improves forecasting accuracy, boosts data-driven decision-making, and enhances order management — all designed to let you focus on growing, not grappling with software. 

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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.

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

The release emphasizes empowering growers to remain focused on plant care and operations, while we continuously improve your software to be more efficient, powerful, and adaptable.

Why Demand Planning is the Game-Changer for Greenhouse Success

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

Beyond Guesswork: Transforming Greenhouse Planning with FORECAST™

In today’s greenhouse industry, thriving means planning ahead—confidently and accurately.

Before RESTOCK™, Bell relied on a patchwork of internal tools and manual processes that couldn’t keep up with the pace or scale of their network. Find out how they overcame this challenge.

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How Bell Nursery Streamlined Replenishment with RESTOCK™

Before RESTOCK™, Bell relied on a patchwork of internal tools and manual processes that couldn’t keep up with the pace or scale of their network. Find out how they overcame this challenge.

Find out how Green Legacy managed increasingly complex operations including coordinating production access with multiple departments.

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Find out how Green Legacy managed increasingly complex operations. 

How Green Legacy Built a Foundation for Scalable Operations with PRODUCE™

Green Legacy, a greenhouse operation in Ohio, transitioned from managing production via spreadsheets to implementing Silver Fern's PRODUCE™ platform—achieving centralized planning, automated inventory tracking, and cross-department visibility

Most operations juggle dozens of separate files just for production planning. In an already complex industry, spreadsheets make it overwhelming.  Sound familiar? You're not alone—and more importantly, it doesn't have to be this way.

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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

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.

Beyond Spreadsheets: Transforming Greenhouse Planning with PRODUCE™

Many greenhouse growers still rely on complex spreadsheets for production planning, juggling dozens of files that often lead to confusion, inefficiencies, and underutilized space. Learn how PRODUCE™, a greenhouse production planning tool designed with growers in mind can replace spreadsheets with a smarter, visual, and fully integrated solution.

The greenhouse industry may be at an inflection point. Growers aren't asking if they need better technology—they're asking when and how.

🚜 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

Where We're Headed

The greenhouse industry may be at an inflection point. Growers aren't asking if they need better technology—they're asking when and how.

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 step toward being more transparent and working more closely with you, our valued partners. 

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We’re not slowing down. Q2 is bringing even more improvements—enhanced forecasting tools, smarter data warehousing, and refined order management. 

See what is New: Silver Fern's Powerful New Improvements in 2025

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Learn about technical debt and the impact its silent accumulation has on growers. Read about the four types of technical debt and effective management strategies for them. For growers, addressing technical debt is crucial whether in-house or opting for third-party solutions. Discover how SaaS models emerge as a practical solution. Technical debt is more than a nuisance; it's a necessary consideration for sustained success in horticulture.

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Managing Technical Debt in Customized Software Solutions

Learn about technical debt and the impact its silent accumulation has on growers. Read about the four types of technical debt and effective management strategies for them. For growers, addressing technical debt is crucial whether in-house or opting for third-party solutions. Discover how SaaS models emerge as a practical solution. Technical debt is more than a nuisance; it's a necessary consideration for sustained success in horticulture.

Agile Scrum, a project management methodology championing adaptability and collaboration; placing customer satisfaction at the forefront. It fosters customer-centric software development with iterative and efficient methods.

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Agile Scrum - What is it and Why Should You Care?

Dive into the world of Agile Scrum, a project management methodology introduced by Jeff Sutherland and Ken Schwaber in the 1990s. Understand why you should want your tech providers using this methodology as a grower. Through iterative development and defined roles, Scrum fosters a collaborative and adaptable environment; leaving customers satisfied.

Modular ERP systems tailored for horticulture streamline operations, enhance user experiences, and offer tailored solutions, optimizing greenhouse efficiency. Scalable and flexible, they adapt to industry growth while improving data management and analytics for better decision-making. Embracing modularized ERP software is crucial for success in the evolving horticulture industry.

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Maximizing Efficiency in Horticulture Operations with Modularized ERP Software

Modularized ERP software revolutionizes the horticulture industry by streamlining operations and boosting efficiency. Breaking down core operational tools into smaller, specialized modules empowers businesses to offer user-focused functionality tailored to their specific needs. This approach enriches user experience, permits customized solutions, facilitates scalability and flexibility, and enhances data management and analytics. Embracing modularized ERP software is a critical success factor in the horticulture industry.

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