Physical means of data collection and note taking can be laborious and costly. A modern approach to fieldnotes utilizes electronic data capturing technology. With a few simple tools and software, pre and post-harvest measurements can be automaticly entered into digital files. Electronic data capturing improves data quality and accuracy throughout the collection process, while increasing efficiency and reducing the number of personnel required per task. Recently, the NC State University Tobacco Agronomy and Breeding programs implemented digital platforms for large scale postharvest data collection. Through the integration of Microsoft Excel, WinWedge Software, basic laptops, barcoding systems, a multi-use printer, and Google Drive the labor requirements to handle ~21,000 hands of cured tobacco have been reduced by ~1,200 man hours. This accounts for an estimated cost savings that ranges from $USD 8,700 to 17,400 per growing season. The estimated payback time on this equipment ranges from one to three growing seasons. This presentation outlines the process we implemented in 2019 and changes that will be implemented in 2020 and beyond. (Reprinted with permission)