Technology & Precision Agriculture
Digital Record Keeping Migration Checklist
A checklist for moving farm records from paper or old software into a digital system, helping owners avoid lost data and confusion during the switch.
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What is on this checklist
- List the record types to move
- Choose the new system
- Back up all original records
- Decide on naming and categories
- Test with one year of data
- Check imported records against originals
- Train everyone who enters data
- Keep paper copies until verified
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 eXtension and IRS.
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