I'm thinking of getting Farm Trac and Farm Stock; anyone use these? Do they run smoothly? They are supposed to be coming out with a program to record dairy info for animals other than cows and in metric units so it's looking better than the program I was thinking about. Any feedback would be appreciated. TIA

-- Ross (amulet@istar.ca), December 17, 2001

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I wa going to ask what tracking ssoftware people use for farm applications. I bought SWIFT EXPRESS ACCOUNTANT for keeping records of my honey and candle sales,, but it doesnt do what I need it to.or if it doesnt,,I cant figure out how to do it. What programs are you using?

-- stan (sopal@net-port.com), December 17, 2001.

I use a record system from my tax accountants that's compatable with their tax software. It's horrible. Farm Works has a book keeping package as well Farm Works it links with the other components they have. Looks good and has always had decent reviews from Ag Online's crowd.

-- Ross (amulet@istar.ca), December 17, 2001.

I've found quickbooks works great for any accounting I have to do. If you need it to keep track of stock facts as in production statistics, It won't work for that, but those figures are eacy to keep on an excel spreadsheet.

-- Paul (treewizard@buffalo.com), December 18, 2001.

I have found that the more I work with Excel the more I love it. Once you get the hang of making your formulas etc.it is a real piece of cake.

-- diane (gardiacaprines@yahoo.com), December 18, 2001.