Documentation

Introduction

Farm Dog is a comprehensive agricultural productivity platform designed for modern agronomists. This documentation will guide you through all features and capabilities of the platform. New users should start with our step-by-step tutorials.

Quick Start

Get up and running with Farm Dog in minutes:

1. Download the App

   Install Farm Dog from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android)

2. Create Your Account

   Sign up with your email address and create a secure password

3. Add Your First Field

   Navigate to Fields > Add Field and draw or import your field boundaries

4. Start Scouting

   Create your first scout report and begin collecting field data

Installation

iOS Installation

Farm Dog requires iOS 14.0 or later. Download from the App Store and grant necessary permissions for location services and camera access.

Android Installation

Farm Dog requires Android 10 or later. Download from Google Play and enable location permissions for accurate GPS tracking.

Field Scouting

Field scouting is the core feature of Farm Dog. Here's how to create comprehensive scout reports:

Creating a Scout Report

1. Select a field from your field list
2. Tap the "New Scout Report" button
3. Add observations as you walk through the field
4. Attach photos and notes to each observation
5. Submit the report when complete

Observation Types

• Pest Pressure: Document insect infestations and severity levels
• Disease: Track plant diseases and affected areas
• Weed Pressure: Map weed locations and density
• Crop Health: Record overall crop conditions and growth stages

Learn systematic scouting patterns in our best practices guide.

Data Management

Farm Dog provides robust data management tools for organizing and analyzing your agricultural data.

Data Export

Export your data in multiple formats:

• CSV for spreadsheet analysis
• PDF for printed reports
• Shapefile for GIS integration
• JSON for API integration

Data Privacy

Your data is encrypted at rest and in transit. You maintain full ownership and control of all data collected through Farm Dog. Read our privacy policy and data security FAQ for details.

Document Sharing

Collaborate with your team by sharing scout reports and field data.

Permission Levels

• View: Can view reports but not edit
• Edit: Can view and modify reports
• Admin: Full access including delete permissions

API Reference

Farm Dog provides a RESTful API for programmatic access to your data.

GET /api/v1/fields
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Response:
{
  "fields": [
    {
      "id": "field_123",
      "name": "North Field",
      "acreage": 120.5,
      "crop": "corn"
    }
  ]
}

Visit our Integrations page for detailed API documentation.

Integrations

Farm Dog integrates with leading agricultural platforms:

• John Deere Operations Center
• Climate FieldView
• AgWorld
• Trimble Ag Software

Learn more on our Integrations page. See our API integration tutorial for step-by-step guidance.

Security

Farm Dog takes security seriously:

• 256-bit AES encryption for data at rest
• TLS 1.3 for data in transit
• Two-factor authentication available
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• SOC 2 Type II certified