Farm TimeCard vs ClockShark
Construction-focused vs. agriculture-focused
ClockShark is a great time tracker for construction and field services. But agriculture has different needs: seasonal crews, Oregon-specific overtime thresholds (HB 4002), AEOTC tax credits, offline field work in areas without cell towers, and compliance requirements unique to agricultural employers. Farm TimeCard was built for these exact challenges.
Feature-by-feature comparison
How Farm TimeCard and ClockShark compare on the features that matter most for Oregon agricultural employers.
| Feature | Farm TimeCard | ClockShark |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile GPS time capture | Built-in, all plans | Yes |
| Offline field capture | Offline-first architecture | Yes |
| Oregon HB 4002 overtime | Native, auto-adjusting thresholds | Manual only |
| AEOTC tax credit tracking | Automatic eligibility tracking | Not documented |
| Geofence / worksite controls | GPS geofence zones | Yes |
| Payroll export | One-click export | Yes |
| QuickBooks integration path | Professional plan | Via integration |
| Compliance audit workflow | Built-in scoring & audit trail | Not documented |
Based on reviewed public materials as of March 2026. "Not documented" means the capability was not confirmed in public materials — it is not proof of absence.
Why Oregon farms choose Farm TimeCard
Oregon HB 4002 overtime
Automatic 48-hour threshold tracking (phasing to 40 hours in 2027). No manual calculation needed — Farm TimeCard adjusts as the law changes.
AEOTC tax credit tracking
Only $5.1M of the $55M AEOTC cap was claimed in 2024. Farm TimeCard tracks your eligibility automatically so you can claim what you are owed.
Offline-first for fields
Works in orchards, vineyards, and pastures with no cell service. GPS timestamps are captured locally and sync when connectivity returns.
Oregon-sized pricing
Plans starting at $99/month, designed for Oregon crew sizes (4-50 workers). No enterprise minimums or sales calls required.
Bilingual crew support
English and Spanish throughout — because your crew should not need to struggle with the app they use every day.
Compliance audit trail
Tamper-evident time records with GPS verification. Ready for Oregon BOLI review at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Can ClockShark handle Oregon farm overtime?
ClockShark tracks standard overtime rules. Oregon HB 4002 created a unique agricultural overtime threshold (48 hours, phasing to 40) that ClockShark does not specifically support. Farm TimeCard has this built in.
Is ClockShark good for farm crews?
ClockShark works well for construction crews but lacks agriculture-specific features like AEOTC tax credit tracking, Oregon ag overtime compliance, farm-type-specific workflows, and bilingual (English/Spanish) crew support designed for agricultural workers.
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