Dairy Farm Environmental Audit
A dairy farm environmental audit checklist for producers to review manure, water, soil, air and chemical practices against state and federal expectations.
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What is on this checklist
- Manure storage condition reviewed
- Nutrient plan current
- Runoff and drainage checked
- Fuel and chemical storage checked
- Wells and water sources protected
- Fields and buffers reviewed
- Records organized
- Permits confirmed current
- Fix list prepared
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
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 NRCS and eXtension.
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