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Announcing FarmBot OS v8

Announcing FarmBot OS v8

Hi FarmBot community, At the end of last week we published FarmBot OS v8! Congratulations to our main OS developer, @connor for getting us to this huge milestone!! This major new release brings a big set of new features and stability improvements to...

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September 9, 2019 Software Update

September 9, 2019 Software Update

Hey FarmBot community, Today we deployed a handful of new features to the FarmBot web application, which you can now see and use at my.farm.bot. Later this week we'll be releasing FarmBot OS v8 and all-new documentation as well, so stay...

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FarmBot Software: Now Openly Developed

FarmBot Software: Now Openly Developed

Ever since we started the FarmBot project, our software source code has been openly available on GitHub while our core development workflows and project management has primarily happened in private.While this practice served us well for a few years, we're now ready to open up...

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Just 24 hours left to pre-order FarmBot Express

Just 24 hours left to pre-order FarmBot Express

This is the last call for FarmBot Express and Express XL pre-orders with our $800 off MSRP July discount and free US shipping.It's been a great month for us and our pleasure to introduce our most affordable FarmBots ever to you all. Thanks for...

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Using FarmBot in Education

Using FarmBot in Education

Over 400 schools have purchased FarmBot kits to engage and inspire the next generation of farmers, engineers, plant scientists, and coders.John G. Wells, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Technology Education at Virginia Tech University. Watch the video below to see how...

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The CO2 Footprint of FarmBot vs the Grocery Store

The CO2 Footprint of FarmBot vs the Grocery Store

If you're thinking about getting a FarmBot because you want to lower your carbon footprint, you might be asking yourself: "Is FarmBot sustainable?"While we're happy to let you know that FarmBot grown veggies are indeed more sustainable than average US grocery...

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Take an inside look at FarmBot HQ

Take an inside look at FarmBot HQ

While our company has team members and partners located throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, our headquarters is in San Luis Obispo on the central coast of California. Watch the video below to check out our 5,000 square foot warehouse...

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FarmBot's Return on Investment

FarmBot's Return on Investment

If you're thinking about getting a FarmBot, you're probably wondering if it will be a good investment. "How long will it take to pay for itself?" you might be asking.Well, we've done the math that takes into consideration the cost of a...

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How much food can FarmBot grow?

How much food can FarmBot grow?

Wondering what - and how much - you can grow with FarmBot? Read our analysis on crop performance and yield to see what's possible! Just 1 week left to pre-order FarmBot Express Thinking about pre-ordering FarmBot Express or Express XL? Place your order this week to...

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July 2019 Developer Update

July 2019 Developer Update

It's been another busy quarter for us at FarmBot and we've seen a tremendous response to the launch of FarmBot Express. Hardware is not the only thing that's new at FarmBot, though. We've also made substantial changes to our software and...

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All FarmBots ship for free to US customers

All FarmBots ship for free to US customers

Buy FarmBot during July and get FREE shipping. Applies to all kits shipping to US customers. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get one our latest devices at the most affordable price we've ever offered. Pay over time with...

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Buy FarmBot now, pay over time with Affirm

Buy FarmBot now, pay over time with Affirm

Interested in getting a FarmBot but would rather spread the cost out over time? Complete your purchase with our partner, Affirm, and get FarmBot Express for as little as $139/month, or Express XL starting at $186/month. Just click the "Prequalify now" link on our product pages...

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