General Farm & Ranch Operations
Daily Farm Operations Checklist
A daily farm operations checklist for owners and crew to walk through each morning and evening, so routine chores, safety checks and animal and equipment needs are confirmed before the day moves on.
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What is on this checklist
- Livestock fed and watered
- Barn and pen walk-through done
- Equipment fuel and fluids checked
- Gates and fences latched
- Water lines and tanks working
- Weather forecast reviewed
- Crew tasks assigned
- Hazards or damage noted
- Tools returned to storage
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
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 country living guides. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Where’s My Farm Bill?, and farming farm stories.