General Farm & Ranch Operations
Farm Security Checklist
A farm security checklist for gates, buildings, fuel, tools and chemicals, helping owners reduce theft and unauthorized access and see where locks, lighting or cameras are needed.
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What is on this checklist
- Gates locked at night
- Shop and barn doors secured
- Fuel tanks locked
- Chemical storage locked
- Keys stored and tracked
- Valuable tools stored away
- Yard lighting working
- Cameras or alarms checked
- Visitor access controlled
- Local law contact posted
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
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 and eXtension.
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