Forage Farm Environmental Audit
An environmental audit checklist for a forage farm, covering water, soil, nutrients and wildlife. Use it before each season or job, and keep completed copies as a record of what was checked.
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What is on this checklist
- Soil erosion signs
- Streams and waterways
- Manure and fertilizer storage
- Chemical storage and handling
- Fuel tanks
- Wildlife habitat
- Waste and old equipment
- Records in place
How to use this checklist
Print a few copies and keep them where the work happens. Go item by item, tick OK, FIX or N/A, and write what needs attention in the notes.
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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