Design partners
Pilots for farm teams who execute input-heavy field work.
Design partner pilots are structured engagements with real operating teams. We map your execution loop, build the queue logic, and ship operating packets back to the field. No data extraction without deliverable output.
Good fit
- You plan in spreadsheets, but execution still happens in phone calls
- You run 20+ planned field tasks per week during season
- You care about weather windows, not weather forecasts
- You have field-level cost data you want tied to executed work
- You need an operating record, not another dashboard
- You assign work to operators and want clearer packets
- You want to reduce time coordinating across systems
- You review work before it goes to the field and want audit trails
Not a fit (yet)
- You need fully autonomous spray or fertility decisions
- You do not have a designated operator or field manager
- You want a fully generic task app with no ag-specific logic
- You expect guaranteed savings before a pilot is run
- You need deep ERP/accounting system integration out of the box
- Your operation has fewer than 3 planned field tasks per week
- You want immediate compliance documentation without human review
- You need hardware beyond tablets and standard machines
What you get in the first 20 minutes
What we need before a pilot
What we will deliver
What we will not do
How pilots work
Map the current operating loop — where plans, weather, labor, equipment, inputs, and records collide.
Configure sample fields and tasks in AcreFrame.
Build a next-7-day execution queue with real operational data.
Produce work-order previews the operator would actually use.
Produce record-packet previews with source artifacts attached.
Identify missed windows, waste points, and coordination gaps.
Measure planning time, accepted recommendations, record completeness, input variance, and preventable repeat work.
Pilot packages
No charge during pilot phase; pricing discussed after pilot completion.
Discovery
Map your execution loop
Scope: Single field or zone
Deliverable: Execution map + initial operating queue logic
Timeline: 2–3 weeks
Proof of Coordination
Run a full cycle
Scope: One crop type or block
Deliverable: Work packets, source artifacts, and record packets for one operating cycle
Timeline: 4–6 weeks
Multi-Block Coordination
Scale across operations
Scope: Multiple blocks or field managers
Deliverable: Operating queues, variance signals, and cost-linked record review
Timeline: 6–10 weeks
Custom
Specific operating challenge
Scope: Custom applicator, retail, or specialty operation
Deliverable: Custom queue logic and integration assessment
Timeline: Discuss
Pilot measurements
Pilots are measured against operational outcomes, not vanity metrics.
Illustrative operating examples only. AcreFrame is design-partner stage decision-support software. It does not guarantee savings, yield improvement, input reduction, compliance, safety, or legal outcomes. Regulated workflows require qualified human review and applicable source materials.
Sample pilot report preview
What a completed pilot deliverable looks like.
AcreFrame Pilot Report
Sample preview. Not live customer data.Baseline loop
Plan created in spreadsheet. Weather checked via phone app. Crew texted at 06:00. Input inventory verified at shop. Records rebuilt from photos at end of day.
Friction points
- Weather window missed 3× due to late notification
- Input lot not verified before dispatch 2×
- Operator packet missing boundary reference 1×
- Record incomplete at end of shift 4×
Queue logic configured
Weather gate: wind < 15 mph, gust < 20 mph, rain < 10%, inversion low. Approval required for all crop protection. Input pull list generated 1 day before dispatch.
Packet examples delivered
Work packets for 12 tasks. Record packets for 9 completed tasks. Source artifact trails for 8 tasks. Variance panels for 6 tasks with cost data.
Measurement checklist
Next-cycle recommendations
Add equipment telematics ingestion. Expand queue to fertility tasks. Integrate scouting signal auto-intake. Review approval gate thresholds with licensed applicator.
What happens after you apply
Personal reply from the founder reviewing fit and next steps. No autoresponder. No data extraction without deliverable output.
A 20-minute call to map your execution loop and confirm pilot scope.
Honest feedback and a clear reason. No sales pressure.
Weekly check-ins, operating packet delivery, and iteration based on field feedback.
Outcome review, pricing discussion if you want to continue, and a clean handoff if not.
Apply
Apply for design partner access.
The fields below help us evaluate operational fit before a call. Reviewed personally by the founder. Replies within two business days.
Prefer plain email? Write directly to hello@acreframe.com.