Beginning Farmer & Land Access
Farm Water Rights Assessment
A worksheet for assessing water rights on farmland. It organizes the questions and documents to gather and confirm with the state water agency. Keep it with your farm records.
WorksheetBeginning Farmer & Land AccessFree PDF
What you fill in
- Property name and location
- Water source type
- Right holder name
- Documents available
- Permitted uses
- Seasonal limits noted
- Shared or transferred rights
- State agency contact
- Follow-up questions
How to use this worksheet
Fill it out in pencil first, check the numbers against your records, then ink it. Make a fresh copy for each field, pen or enterprise.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA and USDA NRCS.
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