Computers on the Farm Farm Uses for Computers, How to Select Software and Hardware, and Online Information Sources in Agriculture

"Computers on the Farm" by Deborah Takiff Smith is a guide from the early 1980's that teaches farmers how to use computer technology to make their farms better and more efficient. It explains how to pick the right computer programs and machines, and how to find useful information online for farming. The book shows farmers how computers can help with things like keeping records, studying how the farm is doing, controlling farm processes, and talking to others. It also gives advice on how to choose the best computer system for their farm. Additionally, it shows how farmers can use the internet to find important information about the weather, prices at the market, and new ideas in farming research. The book shows how technology can change farming and helps farmers learn how to use these tools effectively.