General Farm & Ranch Operations
Farm Risk Assessment Template
A farm risk assessment template for listing production, market, financial, legal and human risks, and how each is managed, so owners can decide where to act first.
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Sections on this template
- Risk category
- Description of the risk
- What could cause it
- Who or what is affected
- Current protections
- Gaps in protection
- Action to take
- Person responsible
- Review date
How to use this template
Treat the headings as a starting outline. Add detail under each one, and keep the finished copy with your records.
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 Risk Management Agency and eXtension.
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