diff --git a/machine/backyard/default.nix b/machine/backyard/default.nix
index ff3448c..edf4092 100644
--- a/machine/backyard/default.nix
+++ b/machine/backyard/default.nix
@@ -88,6 +88,8 @@
     };
   };
 
+  services.cron.enable = true;
+
   users.users = {
     tvb = {
       extraGroups = [ "networkmanager" ];