FairPick™
NTEP-certified digital piece-rate harvest tracking
Replace paper tickets with real-time digital tracking. Every pick is recorded instantly with weight, time, location, and picker ID—giving you complete visibility into harvest operations and labor costs. NTEP-certified for legal-for-trade accuracy.
💰 Growers are saving up to $4,000+ per day by identifying productivity gaps and targeting training
What FairPick™ does
NTEP-certified scale system (CC 17-087A1)
Ensures legal-for-trade accuracy when used as designed. Weights sync via Wi-Fi or cellular—no manual entry, no transcription errors. Jurisdiction-specific compliance may apply; customers are responsible for proper operation and local requirements.
GPS-tagged records
Every pick is tagged with location data. Know exactly which blocks are being harvested.
Real-time visibility
See harvest progress as it happens. Daily dashboards show crew performance and block status.
Performance analytics
Compare picker productivity, identify top performers, and spot bottlenecks instantly.
Rugged mobile app
Purpose-built for field conditions. Works offline and syncs when connectivity returns.
Payroll exports
Export directly to your payroll system. Clean data, no manual entry required.
What's included
- FairPick mobile application (iOS/Android)
- NTEP-certified digital scales
- Rugged tablet devices (optional)
- Thermal receipt printers for picker tickets
- Cloud dashboard and reporting
- Payroll system integrations
- Training and onboarding support
- MobileClock time tracking (optional add-on)
- Training and onboarding support
- MobileClock time tracking (optional add-on)
Typical deployment
Implementation time
3-5 days
Most operations deploy FairPick within a week. We handle device setup, train your supervisors, and provide ongoing support during your first harvest.
Integrates with
Real results
"We've seen growers identify savings as much as $4,000 per day by showing who their more productive workers versus lower productive workers are, bringing together training opportunities, and ultimately increasing profitability, traceability, and sustainability on farm."
Steve Mantle
Founder & CEO, innov8.ag
NTEP Certified for Legal-for-Trade Accuracy
NIST Handbook 44 Compliant
FairPick (Model FPPR02) has been evaluated under the National Type Evaluation Program and found to comply with NIST Handbook 44: Specifications, Tolerances and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices.
Device Type
Scale System Controller
Certified For
Piece-rate agricultural commodity weighing
Compatible Scale
Mettler Toledo BC 150kg/300lb (CC 13-111A4)
Issued By
NCWM, Inc.
Why NTEP Matters
Legal Compliance
Meets state weights & measures requirements for commercial transactions
Fair Pay Guarantee
Certified accuracy protects both growers and pickers
Audit Ready
Documentation for labor audits and compliance reviews
Dispute Prevention
Certified weights eliminate pay calculation arguments
Why growers are replacing punch cards
Punch cards → RFID badges
Sturdy RFID cards replace flimsy punch cards. No more illegible tickets, lost cards, or puncher bottlenecks holding up the crew.
Bucket estimates → Scale data
Stop overpaying. One grower discovered $20,000/week in overpayments because estimated blueberry bucket weights exceeded actual warehouse weights by 40,000 pounds.
Hand-counting → Payroll exports
Eliminate hours of manual data entry. Harvest data flows directly into ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks, or your payroll system with one click.
Crops commonly paid by weight
Compatible container types
From field to processor
Every FairPick weigh event creates a digital identity for the harvest—picker, weight, GPS location, time, block, and container. When those bins arrive at a processor running StockTrak, that identity carries forward through receiving, production runs, packing, and shipment.
The result is a complete chain of custody from field to customer—the traceability backbone that FSMA requires and that food safety auditors expect.
Where FairPick™ fits in your operation
FairPick is the data capture layer for harvest operations—every pick recorded with weight, time, location, and picker ID.
Capture harvest data
FairPick records every pick with weight, time, location, and picker ID. FairTrak adds GPS crew and equipment tracking.
Receiving through shipment
StockTrak carries harvest identity forward—bin receiving, production runs, packing, cold storage, and pallet-to-truck shipment with barcode- and RFID-linked audit trails.
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Understand performance
Dashboards show crew productivity, block performance, and cost-per-unit in real-time. Historical data enables season-over-season analysis.
Act on insights
Reassign crews, target training, adjust harvest timing, and export clean payroll data—all based on verified data.
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Frequently asked questions
What is NTEP certification and why does it matter?
NTEP (National Type Evaluation Program) certification means FairPick has been tested and approved by the National Conference on Weights and Measures for legal-for-trade weighing. This ensures your piece-rate calculations are accurate and legally defensible—critical for fair pay and compliance.
What crops does FairPick work with?
FairPick is designed for any piece-rate harvested crop including berries, tree fruit, grapes, vegetables, and more. We configure the system for your specific units (pounds, flats, bins, etc.).
Does it work without cell service?
Yes. The mobile app stores data locally and syncs automatically when connectivity is restored. Your harvest data is never lost.
How do pickers get their receipts?
Portable thermal printers produce receipts immediately after each weigh-in. Pickers get a record of every pick with their ID, weight, time, and calculated piece-rate.
Can I use our existing scales?
In some cases, yes. We support integration with many commercial scale models. However, for NTEP compliance, the scale must meet certification requirements. Contact us to confirm compatibility with your equipment.
What happens to our historical data?
All data is stored securely in the cloud. You maintain access to historical records for compliance, audits, and season-over-season analysis.
How does FairPick replace punch cards?
Workers scan a sturdy RFID badge card instead of carrying flimsy paper punch cards. Every pick is recorded digitally with exact weight, time, and location—no more illegible tickets, lost cards, or puncher bottlenecks holding up the crew. Data uploads wirelessly and flows directly into payroll reports.
Can FairPick help with produce traceability and food safety?
Yes. Every weigh event records who picked, when, where (GPS), and optionally which container (via RFID tags on buckets, totes, or bins). This creates a complete chain of custody from field to cooler. When bins arrive at a processor running StockTrak, that harvest identity carries forward through receiving, production runs, packing, and shipment—critical for FSMA compliance and food safety tracebacks.
Does FairPick support Spanish and Portuguese?
Yes. The scale station provides voice commands and on-screen prompts in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Workers hear clear audio instructions in their preferred language—important for H-2A crews and multilingual harvest teams.
How does FairPick prevent overpayment?
By replacing estimated bucket weights with certified scale measurements. One grower discovered $20,000 per week in overpayments because estimated blueberry bucket weights exceeded actual warehouse weights by 40,000 pounds. FairPick records the exact weight of every pick—fair pay for growers and pickers alike.
Ready to get started with FairPick™?
Most growers are up and running within 3-5 days. See how FairPick™ can work for your operation.