Technology & Precision Agriculture
On-Farm Weather Monitoring Checklist
A recurring checklist for keeping an on-farm weather station working, covering the sensors, power, mounting, and data uploads that growers rely on. Print it and keep a copy with your records.
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What is on this checklist
- Station mounting is secure
- Rain gauge is clear of debris
- Wind sensor spins freely
- Temperature shield is clean
- Battery or solar panel checked
- Data upload is working
- Clock and time zone are correct
- Readings compared with a nearby source
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
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 NOAA and National Weather Service.
For more in this area, see the farm equipment repair advice. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Weather and Whether I Keep the Farm, and farming farm stories.