Last updated: February 1, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how CropFarming.org uses cookies and similar technologies on cropfarming.org (the “Site”). It also explains what choices you have if you want to limit or disable cookies. This policy applies to our content across Crop Guides, Crop Practices, and Farm Tools & Equipment pages.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. A cookie helps the website remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, whether you are logged in (if accounts exist), and how you move through pages. Some cookies are set by CropFarming.org (first‑party cookies). Other cookies are set by companies that provide tools or services we use (third‑party cookies).

What Similar Technologies We Use

We may use technologies that work like cookies, such as pixels, tags, scripts, and local storage. These tools help with site performance, basic functionality, analytics, security, and affiliate tracking.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep the Site working, improve page speed and stability, understand which articles readers find useful, reduce spam and abuse, and track affiliate referrals when you click product links.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies support core site functions, such as page navigation, basic settings, and security features. The Site may not work correctly if you block these cookies.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember choices you make, such as display preferences, language settings (if available), or other site options. These cookies help the Site load in a consistent way for you.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies measure how people use the Site, such as which pages get visits, how long visitors stay, and what links get clicked. We use this data to improve content and site performance. If we enable analytics tools, those providers may set their own cookies and process usage data under their policies.

Affiliate and Referral Cookies

CropFarming.org uses affiliate links, including Amazon and other retailers. When you click an affiliate link, the retailer or affiliate network may set cookies or similar identifiers to record that you came from our Site and to attribute a qualifying purchase to our affiliate account. We do not receive your payment card details from affiliate partners. Purchases happen on the retailer’s website and follow the retailer’s privacy and cookie practices.

Advertising Cookies

If we run display ads now or in the future, advertising partners may use cookies to measure ad performance and, depending on your settings, show ads that match your interests based on prior visits to this Site or other websites. If you do not want interest‑based ads, you can use the opt‑out options described below.

Security and Performance Cookies

We may use cookies or similar tools that help detect suspicious traffic, reduce spam, protect forms, and keep the Site stable. These tools support security and reliability.

Third‑Party Content Cookies

If we embed third‑party content (for example, videos, maps, or social media widgets), that provider may set cookies when the embedded content loads. Those cookies are controlled by the third party, not by CropFarming.org.

How You Can Control Cookies

Cookie Consent Tools

If the Site displays a cookie banner or consent tool, you can use it to accept, reject, or manage optional cookies where that feature is available. Your selection may be stored as a cookie so the Site can remember your preference.

Browser Settings

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. You can usually choose to block all cookies, block third‑party cookies, or clear cookies when you close your browser. If you block cookies, parts of the Site may not work as intended, and some pages may not remember your preferences.

Opting Out of Interest‑Based Advertising

If we use advertising partners, you can often limit interest‑based ads through your browser settings, your device settings, and ad‑network opt‑out tools (for example, Google’s ad personalization controls). Opting out does not remove ads, but it can reduce personalization.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers send a “Do Not Track” signal. There is no single universal standard for how websites must respond, so the Site may not respond to all Do Not Track signals.

How Long Cookies Stay on Your Device

Some cookies are temporary and disappear when you close your browser (session cookies). Other cookies stay until they expire or you delete them (persistent cookies). The length depends on the cookie’s purpose and which tool sets it.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in site tools, affiliate programs, advertising methods, or legal requirements. We will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page when we post changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions about cookies on CropFarming.org, contact us at norman@cropfarming.org or cropfarmernorman@gmail.com.