Forage Farm Benchmarking Worksheet
A benchmarking worksheet for comparing a forage farm's results with peers or past years. Fill in the lines with your own farm figures and keep the finished sheet with your planning records.
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WorksheetForages, Pasture & GrazingFree PDF
What you fill in
- Farm and year
- Yield per acre
- Production cost per unit
- Feed cost per animal
- Labor per unit
- Net return
- Benchmark source
- Differences and actions
How to use this worksheet
Use the notes area for your arithmetic. Keep the finished sheet with your records so you can compare it with the next season.
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 eXtension and USDA Economic Research Service.
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