Farm TimeCard vs Deputy
Enterprise workforce management vs. Oregon farm simplicity
Deputy is an enterprise workforce management platform used across many industries. For Oregon agricultural employers, it is significantly more complex and expensive than necessary — and it does not include Oregon-specific features like HB 4002 overtime threshold tracking or AEOTC tax credit automation. Farm TimeCard gives you exactly what you need, nothing you do not.
Feature-by-feature comparison
How Farm TimeCard and Deputy compare on the features that matter most for Oregon agricultural employers.
| Feature | Farm TimeCard | Deputy |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile GPS time capture | Built-in, all plans | Yes |
| Offline field capture | Offline-first architecture | Not documented |
| 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
How does Deputy compare to Farm TimeCard for Oregon farms?
Deputy is a broad workforce management tool. Farm TimeCard is a focused tool built specifically for Oregon agricultural employers — with HB 4002 overtime tracking, AEOTC tax credit automation, offline-first GPS time capture, and pricing designed for farm crew sizes.
Does Deputy support AEOTC tax credits?
Deputy's public materials do not document AEOTC tracking. Farm TimeCard automatically tracks your AEOTC eligibility based on your overtime data, so you can claim the credit with your CPA.
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