Technology & Precision Agriculture
Farm Automation Assessment Worksheet
A worksheet for assessing where automation could help a farm, helping owners compare tasks by labor, cost, and risk before buying equipment. Print it and keep a copy with your records.
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What you fill in
- Task being considered
- Time spent now
- Who does it now
- Automation options found
- Estimated cost as quoted
- Labor saved
- Risks if it fails
- Support available locally
- Decision and date
How to use this worksheet
Use the notes area for your arithmetic. Keep the finished sheet with your records so you can compare it with the next season.
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 SBA.
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