That was added to tools that allow farmers to integrate accounting and farming data to determine which practices are most powerful, and a GPS-powered system that improves efficiency during the harvest.

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The General Accounting Office notes that its figures are probably understated since there is still no national system for collecting data on pesticide exposure among schoolchildren.

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If you are thinking about using a cloud-based system for CRM or accounting, ask the tough questions up front about how you can get your data back if the company goes out of business or if you simply want to choose a different solution.

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