FARMS

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FARMS is currently under development and may be unstable. Recurring option is disabled.

The Farm and Ranch Management Support (FARMS) system is a user-friendly interface from OpenET that makes accessing and using ET data simpler than ever—on any device, including mobile. Now in its beta phase, FARMS offers customizable report generation and powerful insights to streamline agricultural planning. We invite you to explore its features, share your feedback, and help us shape a platform that truly meets the needs of the farming community. Join us in taking a data-driven approach to agriculture and discover what FARMS can do for you.

Step 1: Log in

When you visit FARMS, you will be prompted to login to you OpenET account. After doing so, return to the FARMS.

Step 2: Define your region of interest

Note: All files uploaded to OpenET are automatically reprojected to EPSG:4326 (WGS84).

When you first visit the site you will be prompted to add a set of boundaries and generate an API key from your profile. See the Quick Start for more information. You will be able to use the Add new Boundaries button for this as well.

Welcome screen after first login.

Please note that any spatial region of interest you define must comply with the area and polygon limits of your account. See the Quota page for more information.

Upload Shapes

Upload either a GeoJSON file or a zipped Shapefile, which will automatically be reprojected to EPSG:4326. If you’re using a Shapefile, make sure your zipped folder includes at least the .shp, .dbf, and .prj files. Avoid spaces or special characters in file names, and only include one set of Shapefiles per folder. Each polygon in your Shapefile must have a unique identifier attribute, which you’ll select manually during the upload process. Hit the Save Shapes as Dataset button for them to show up in your View Boundaries tab.

Draw Your Own

FARMS includes a drawing tool that lets you create and modify shapes. Each polygon is automatically assigned an "ID" attribute, which increments starting at 1. Once done, hit the Save Shapes as Dataset button for them to show up in your View Boundaries tab.

Draw your own boundaries.

Select Existing

You can also select from the existing fields in the OpenET field boundary dataset. Each polygon is automatically assigned an “ID” attribute based on the existing field’s identifier. Once done, hit the Save Selected Shapes as Dataset button for them to show up in your View Boundaries tab.

Select from OpenET's field boundary dataset.

Step 3: Build your report

Once your spatial region is defined, click Create Report to generate a new report. You can then specify the time period, interval, and model-variable combinations. If you choose daily data, the report must span at least 31 days and no more than 72 days. For monthly data, the report must span at least 3 months and no more than 120 months. These ranges ensure there are enough cloud-free satellite observations and sufficient historical context for accurate reporting.

Example of a report with all model and variables selected.

Step 4: Download

Once a report is complete, you have several options for local data export. Selecting CSV icon generates a CSV file with columns such as time, fid, and area_acres, along with any relevant volume calculations in acre-feet (depending on your selected variables). If you prefer a PDF, click the Print icon and use your device’s standard print functionality for the field of interest.

Sample report view with multiple fields selected.

Step 5: Share or Mark Private

Completed reports can be password-protected under the Settings icon to enable secure sharing. If a report is set to private, any shared link will be inaccessible, and viewers must have an OpenET account to access the report.

Report settings.