Dairy Risk Management Checklist
A dairy risk management checklist for farms to review production, price, financial, legal and human risks and the tools used to manage each one.
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What is on this checklist
- Milk price risk reviewed
- Feed cost risk reviewed
- Insurance coverage checked
- Herd health risks addressed
- Labor and safety risks addressed
- Financial reserves considered
- Legal and contract terms reviewed
- Succession risk noted
- Plan reviewed with advisers
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
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 Risk Management Agency and USDA Farm Service Agency.
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