Forage Farm Water Use Record
A record of water use on a forage farm, tracking irrigation, livestock and equipment demands. Use it through the season so patterns and problems are easy to spot when you review it later.
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What you record on this log
- Date
- Source
- Use
- Meter reading
- Weather
- Initials
How to use this log
A log is only useful if it is kept current, so keep it where the work happens and write the entry right away while the details are fresh.
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 Texas Water Development Board.
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