Hay Storage Checklist
A checklist for hay storage, helping farmers protect bales from moisture, fire and pests, before and during the storage season. Print it, take it on your rounds, and mark each item as you check it so nothing gets missed.
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What is on this checklist
- Pick a well drained storage site
- Check roof and cover condition
- Place bales to allow air flow
- Keep bales off wet ground
- Separate hay from buildings and equipment
- Label bales by cutting and field
- Check for heating or mold
- Record inspection dates
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 eXtension and OSHA.
For more in this area, see the beef cattle guides. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including You’re the One I Wanna Haul Hay With, and farming farm stories.