Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Fertilizer Storage Checklist
A checklist for inspecting fertilizer storage on a farm, used by owners and employees to prevent spills, moisture damage and contamination of water. Use it each season and keep completed copies where the whole crew can find them.
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What is on this checklist
- Bags and totes stored off bare ground
- Roof and walls keep moisture out
- Dry and liquid products kept apart
- Containment around liquid tanks
- Fertilizer separated from fuel and chemicals
- Tanks and fittings free of leaks
- Loading area drains away from wells
- Spill cleanup tools easy to find
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 eXtension and USDA NRCS.
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