Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm FARM (Farmers Assuring Responsible Management) Dairy Checklist
A checklist for the FARM dairy program, used by dairy producers preparing for animal care and stewardship evaluations. Print it, fill it in on site, and file the completed copy with your records.
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What is on this checklist
- Evaluator or program contact noted
- Herd health records ready
- Treatment and milk withhold records
- Housing and comfort review
- Handling and training records
- Employee training documented
- Environmental stewardship records
- Corrective action notes
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 National Milk Producers Federation and eXtension.
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