Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Feed Dealer License Checklist
A checklist for getting a feed dealer license, used by farm businesses that mix, sell or distribute animal feed. Review it with the people involved and update it whenever your operation changes.
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What is on this checklist
- Confirm license or registration type
- Business location and storage described
- Feed products and ingredients listed
- Labels reviewed against rules
- Application and fees submitted
- Medicated feed rules reviewed with agency
- Mixing equipment cleanout routine
- Renewal reminder set
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 FDA and eXtension.
For more in this area, see the printable farm safety sheets. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Dairy Farm Feed Costs Rise; Cows Reject the Budget Menu and Eat the Spreadsheet, and agribusiness farm stories.