Modernizing Your Organic Dairy Record-Keeping: A Smarter Approach Save time, reduce stress, and simplify your organic record-keeping.

By Lauren Siver, US Dairy Herd Management Software Sales & Support Specialist, UNIFORM-Agri

As an organic dairy farmer, you know that keeping accurate records isn’t just about staying organized—it’s a vital part of managing your farm, maintaining organic certification, and running an efficient operation. From tracking herd health and grazing schedules to ensuring compliance with organic standards, record-keeping can feel like a never-ending task.

The Challenges of Record-Keeping in Organic Dairy Farming

Unlike conventional operations, organic dairy farms face additional documentation requirements for animal health, pasture access, feed sources, and treatments. Certification audits demand detailed records, and when paperwork piles up, it can take valuable time away from your daily farm work.

Do these challenges sound familiar?

• Keeping up with herd health tracking – Managing treatments, breeding cycles, and herd performance while ensuring compliance with organic rules and regulations.
• Documenting grazing, feeding & pasture management – Recording grazing schedules, rotation patterns, ration changes and pasture rest periods.
• Preparing for certification audits – Scrambling to pull together records when it’s time for inspection.

Many farmers still rely on handwritten notes or spreadsheets, but there’s a better way to simplify record-keeping and free up your time.

How Digital Tools Can Make Your Life Easier

More and more organic dairy farmers are turning to herd management software to streamline their record-keeping. Digital tools can help you:

• Keep all herd records in one place, accessible anytime.
• Automate reports to make certification audits less stressful.
• Reduce duplicate data entry by integrating with other farm tools.
• Set up reminders and alerts to track health treatments and pasture rotation.

Some systems, like UNIFORM, even offer offline, mobile, and online options, so you can update records in the barn, on the go, or at your desk. Having a structured system in place means less paperwork, fewer errors, and better decision-making for your farm.

What’s Next for Digital Tools in Organic Dairy?

One area of development is grazing management tracking within herd management software. While some tools exist, they’re still evolving—and input from farmers like you is crucial in shaping these solutions. What would make grazing record-keeping easier for your farm? How could digital tools better support your daily workflow?

UNIFORM-Agri is actively seeking feedback from organic dairy farmers to develop better tools for organic herd management and grazing management. If you’re interested in contributing, this could be a great opportunity to have your voice heard and help shape future solutions.

Join the Conversation: Webinar on May 22

If you’re curious about how digital record-keeping can help you save time and simplify your record keeping, join us for a free webinar on May 22. We’ll discuss:

• How to streamline herd records with digital tools
• Tips for making certification prep easier
• The future of grazing management tools—and how you can help shape them

Whether you're new to digital record-keeping or looking for ways to optimize your current system, this discussion is for you. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and be part of the conversation!

Modernizing your record-keeping can save time, reduce paperwork, and let you focus on what truly matters—your herd, your farm, and your future.

Sign up for the webinar today to learn how digital tools can help make organic record-keeping easier!

To register, scan this QR code on your mobile device or go to https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/821698471154003808

For more information, contact:

Lauren Siver

US Dairy Herd Management Software Sales & Support Specialist

UNIFORM-Agri

email: UniformUS@uniform-agri.com
phone: 1-866-807-6111, option 3

Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, May 17, 2025
Updated: Sat, May 17, 2025