# Latest **URL:** https://farmos.discourse.group/latest.md [Latest](https://farmos.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://farmos.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://farmos.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [Documenting conventions](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/documenting-conventions/1263)
**Author:** [@mstenta](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/mstenta)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/documenting-conventions/1263 "2026-08-23T12:01:50Z")
I’d like to propose we establish some standard processes for documenting conventions used in farmOS, in the form of a new Git repository managed by the farmOS community. For background on what we mean by “conventions”, … --- ## [farmOS Community Calls](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-community-calls/972)
**Author:** [@paul121](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/paul121)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 9:14am UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-community-calls/972 "2024-06-19T09:14:58Z")
Monthly Call Next call: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 7:00 PM (UTC) Agenda: farmOS Monthly Call, 14 January 2026 Hosted on Jitsi: farmos.org/community/monthly-call/join - Call Link Monthly calls are currently held on th… --- ## [Welcome to the farmOS forum](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-the-farmos-forum/7)
**Author:** [@mstenta](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/mstenta)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2022, 9:28pm UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-the-farmos-forum/7 "2022-07-07T21:28:01Z")
This is the official forum for farmOS, the open source farm management, planning, and record keeping system (https://farmOS.org). It is developed by a community of volunteers and aims to provide a standard platform for f… --- ## [JSON:API collection filters return empty for non-administrator users since farmOS 4.0.5 (Entity API 1.8)](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/json-api-collection-filters-return-empty-for-non-administrator-users-since-farmos-4-0-5-entity-api-1-8/2608)
**Author:** [@agnes](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/agnes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/json-api-collection-filters-return-empty-for-non-administrator-users-since-farmos-4-0-5-entity-api-1-8/2608 "2026-09-22T12:29:40Z")
Since farmOS 4.0.5, every filter\[...\] on asset, log and quantity collections through JSON:API returns HTTP 200 with an empty data array for an OAuth2 user holding the Farm Manager role, whatever the filter says. Unfilter… --- ## [farmOS Monthly Call, 14 October 2026](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-monthly-call-14-october-2026/2607)
**Author:** [@mstenta](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/mstenta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 11:43am UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-monthly-call-14-october-2026/2607 "2026-09-20T11:43:08Z")
farmOS Monthly Call, 14 October 2026 Ongoing notes may be kept in the comments. For general information about these monthly calls see farmos.org/community/monthly-call. Wednesday, October 14, 2026 6:00 PM (UTC) farmos.… --- ## [farmOS Demo Records Module](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-demo-records-module/2606)
**Author:** [@mstenta](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/mstenta)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 10:09pm UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-demo-records-module/2606 "2026-09-17T22:09:26Z")
We started a new farmOS Demo Records (farm\_demo) module on the development call today. The goal is to be able to easily populate a farmOS instance with data (asset and log records) that mimic a real operation. We may co… --- ## [farmOS 4.0.6 has been released](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-4-0-6-has-been-released/2605)
**Author:** [@mstenta](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/mstenta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 7:25pm UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-4-0-6-has-been-released/2605 "2026-09-16T19:25:13Z")
farmOS 4.0.6 has been released. For the full release notes, see CHANGELOG.md. --- ## [farmOS 3.5.6 has been released](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-3-5-6-has-been-released/2604)
**Author:** [@mstenta](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/mstenta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-3-5-6-has-been-released/2604 "2026-09-16T19:07:06Z")
farmOS 3.5.6 has been released. For the full release notes, see CHANGELOG.md. --- ## [A solution to repeating events](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/a-solution-to-repeating-events/2519)
**Author:** [@pat](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/pat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/a-solution-to-repeating-events/2519 "2026-09-16T13:18:09Z")
It’s been a few years since I started using farmOS. I always wanted some task managment for my pig business : What needs to be done when. I have this spreadsheet telling me everything. All important dates a couple of ye… --- ## [Does this exist: Save values as "presets" on assets to apply to logs associated with them](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/does-this-exist-save-values-as-presets-on-assets-to-apply-to-logs-associated-with-them/2603)
**Author:** [@gbathree](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/gbathree)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/does-this-exist-save-values-as-presets-on-assets-to-apply-to-logs-associated-with-them/2603 "2026-09-15T22:46:40Z")
I’m coming upon something and want to know if others have thought of it, or if there’s a generalized solution. There are times when, usually an asset, contains a value that is saved and often needs to be applied to thin… --- ## [Cron failure alert](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/cron-failure-alert/2596)
**Author:** [@pat](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/pat)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/cron-failure-alert/2596 "2026-09-15T14:16:26Z")
I rely on Cron to generate some logs. Cron may fail sometimes and I need to know about this. Are there any best practice for this? Maybe Cron Fail Alert, or is that an unneeded dependency? --- ## [Cattle admin workflow](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/cattle-admin-workflow/2598)
**Author:** [@fja](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/fja)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 1:08am UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/cattle-admin-workflow/2598 "2026-09-15T01:08:53Z")
Good day, I am totally new to farmOS and testing it on Farmier. I would appreciate some pointers from experienced users. All tough I could figure out a lot of my questions by checking the farmOS website and this forum, … --- ## [farmOS Monthly Call, 9 September 2026](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-monthly-call-9-september-2026/2585)
**Author:** [@mstenta](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/mstenta)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-monthly-call-9-september-2026/2585 "2026-09-09T18:26:15Z")
farmOS Monthly Call, 9 September 2026 Ongoing notes may be kept in the comments. For general information about these monthly calls see farmos.org/community/monthly-call. Wednesday, September 9, 2026 6:00 PM (UTC) farmo… --- ## [Template module on farmOS 4.n](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/template-module-on-farmos-4-n/2597)
**Author:** [@pat](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/pat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/template-module-on-farmos-4-n/2597 "2026-09-07T17:18:52Z")
@paul121 @mstenta I hold back updating to farmOS 4.n due to the Template module. It requires version 3 of farmOS. Are there any known issues running it on version 4? --- ## [farmOS 3.5.5 has been released](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-3-5-5-has-been-released/2595)
**Author:** [@mstenta](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/mstenta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-3-5-5-has-been-released/2595 "2026-08-27T13:26:55Z")
farmOS 3.5.5 has been released. For the full release notes, see CHANGELOG.md. --- ## [farmOS 4.0.5 has been released](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-4-0-5-has-been-released/2594)
**Author:** [@mstenta](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/mstenta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-4-0-5-has-been-released/2594 "2026-08-26T20:23:15Z")
farmOS 4.0.5 has been released. For the full release notes, see CHANGELOG.md. --- ## [Quickform via API](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/quickform-via-api/2586)
**Author:** [@pat](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/pat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/quickform-via-api/2586 "2026-08-23T12:01:10Z")
Is it possible to populate a quickform from the API? --- ## [Declarative data entry conventions](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/declarative-data-entry-conventions/2591)
**Author:** [@mstenta](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/mstenta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 12:00pm UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/declarative-data-entry-conventions/2591 "2026-08-23T12:00:52Z")
(Quite the obtuse topic name, but we have to start somewhere! :laughing:) Spinning this off as a dedicated topic from: This is a fun (and functional) idea that relates to the “Documenting Conventions” discussion. T… --- ## [Docker Portainer installation](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/docker-portainer-installation/2588)
**Author:** [@Bmoeller](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/Bmoeller)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/docker-portainer-installation/2588 "2026-08-20T18:26:41Z")
Hi, might be a basic question, but Im not that familiar with hosting. I tried installing farmos with portainer on my server in my home network, using the yml example with some minor modifications regarding the volumes. … --- ## [Anyone used or reviwed Drupal AI for use with FarmOS?](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/anyone-used-or-reviwed-drupal-ai-for-use-with-farmos/2587)
**Author:** [@gbathree](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/gbathree)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 1:01am UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/anyone-used-or-reviwed-drupal-ai-for-use-with-farmos/2587 "2026-08-19T01:01:29Z")
Just curious if anyone has tested or had experience with this as it relates to FarmOS, especially site setup. --- ## [farmOS Monthly Call, 12 August 2026](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-monthly-call-12-august-2026/2584)
**Author:** [@mstenta](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/mstenta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-monthly-call-12-august-2026/2584 "2026-08-01T13:13:35Z")
farmOS Monthly Call, 12 August 2026 Ongoing notes may be kept in the comments. For general information about these monthly calls see farmos.org/community/monthly-call. Wednesday, August 12, 2026 6:00 PM (UTC) farmos.or… --- ## [Multitenant module: group.type.farm](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/multitenant-module-group-type-farm/2559)
**Author:** [@bonushenricus](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/bonushenricus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 12:48am UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/multitenant-module-group-type-farm/2559 "2026-07-17T00:48:15Z")
Hello everyone, after a long time, I’ve picked up farmOS again from Italy. I want to test the possibility of using multitenant. I need to write a small project that could take advantage of that module and the template … --- ## [farmOS 4.0.4 has been released](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-4-0-4-has-been-released/2558)
**Author:** [@mstenta](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/mstenta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-4-0-4-has-been-released/2558 "2026-07-16T15:27:40Z")
farmOS 4.0.4 has been released. For the full release notes, see CHANGELOG.md. --- ## [Monthly call and dev call timing check-in?](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/monthly-call-and-dev-call-timing-check-in/2557)
**Author:** [@Symbioquine](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/Symbioquine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/monthly-call-and-dev-call-timing-check-in/2557 "2026-07-09T17:43:48Z")
We’ve been using the current Monthly call timing (second Wednesday of each month at 2pm EST) for the last few years so I thought we should have a topic to check-in and see if that timing generally works for folks. (Perso… --- ## [Livestock Management](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/livestock-management/2011)
**Author:** [@WHFarms](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/WHFarms)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 12:48am UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/livestock-management/2011 "2026-07-09T00:48:15Z")
I currently use CattleMax software to manage my registered, commercial and bottle calves operations. It probably is the best on the market for a cow calf operation but has many shortfalls after that. I have often circl… --- ## [farmOS Monthly Call, 8 July 2026](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-monthly-call-8-july-2026/2556)
**Author:** [@mstenta](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/mstenta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-monthly-call-8-july-2026/2556 "2026-07-08T18:03:57Z")
farmOS Monthly Call, 8 July 2026 Ongoing notes may be kept in the comments. For general information about these monthly calls see farmos.org/community/monthly-call. Wednesday, July 8, 2026 6:00 PM (UTC) farmos.org/comm… --- ## [FarmOS Claude Code Plugin (farmhand)](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-claude-code-plugin-farmhand/2554)
**Author:** [@barkerd427](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/barkerd427)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 12:44pm UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/farmos-claude-code-plugin-farmhand/2554 "2026-07-06T12:44:20Z")
On the call today, I mentioned that I had created a Claude Code Plugin for FarmOS. I call it farmhand, and it intakes the records when we get new animals from pdf files, adds the full lineage as archived assets, creates … --- ## [Preventing Duplicate Animal Entries](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/preventing-duplicate-animal-entries/2485)
**Author:** [@ffrota](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/ffrota)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/preventing-duplicate-animal-entries/2485 "2026-06-26T16:29:43Z")
I accidentally imported two CSV spreadsheets containing “Active Animals,” and the system created duplicates, which were manually removed. To prevent occurrences like this, I suggest including a test that shouldn’t subst… --- ## [Breeding plan brainstorm](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/breeding-plan-brainstorm/2303)
**Author:** [@mstenta](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/mstenta)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 12:16pm UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/breeding-plan-brainstorm/2303 "2026-06-26T12:16:16Z")
Spinning this out as a standalone topic from Quick Gestation Calculator Form (1.x) - #6 by Skipper… Generally speaking, we are developing a nice pattern around “planning” modules (eg: Crop Plan and Grazing Plan mention… --- ## [Share your JupyterLite Examples](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/share-your-jupyterlite-examples/1134)
**Author:** [@Symbioquine](https://farmos.discourse.group/u/Symbioquine)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 5:41am UTC](https://farmos.discourse.group/t/share-your-jupyterlite-examples/1134 "2026-06-25T05:41:13Z")
I’m creating this topic as a place for folks to share examples and useful snippets related to using JupyterLite with farmOS. (Possibly via the JupyterLite Drupal Module.) Ideally, each example/snippet should include a s… [Next page](https://farmos.discourse.group/latest.md?page=1)