Dairy Farm Sustainability Check Sheet
A dairy farm sustainability check sheet for producers to review everyday practices for resource use, manure handling, energy, water and herd welfare.
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What is on this checklist
- Manure storage and use reviewed
- Nutrient plan up to date
- Energy use tracked
- Water use tracked and leaks fixed
- Feed waste limited
- Cow comfort checked
- Soil and field protection noted
- Worker safety reviewed
- Records kept for review
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.
For more in this area, see the milk and herd health guides. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Jesus Was Born on a Dairy Farm, and dairy farm stories.