FARM MANAGEMENT TASK CHECKLIST

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--- CROP PLANNING & SELECTION ---
[ ] Date of Crop Plan Review
[ ] Primary Crop Rotation Strategy (Monoculture, Crop Rotation (2-3 years), Complex Rotation (4+ years), Cover Cropping Focus)
[ ] Estimated Yield per Acre (Units: Bushels/Tons)
[ ] Considerations for Variety Selection (Yield Potential, Disease Resistance, Maturity Time, Market Demand, Water Use Efficiency)
[ ] Notes on Market Trends & Projections
[ ] Seed Vendor Quotes/Contracts

--- SOIL HEALTH & FERTILITY ---
[ ] Date of Last Soil Test
[ ] Soil pH Level
[ ] Nitrogen (N) Level (ppm)
[ ] Phosphorus (P) Level (ppm)
[ ] Potassium (K) Level (ppm)
[ ] Soil Organic Matter (%) (Less than 1%, 1-3%, 3-5%, Greater than 5%)
[ ] Soil Amendments Applied (Select all that apply) (Compost, Manure, Lime, Fertilizer, Cover Crop Seeds)
[ ] Notes on Soil Condition & Observations

--- PLANTING & SEEDING ---
[ ] Planned Planting Date
[ ] Seeding Rate (lbs/acre)
[ ] Planting Depth (inches)
[ ] Planting Method (Broadcast, Drill, Row Planter, Transplant)
[ ] Row Spacing (inches)
[ ] Notes on Soil Conditions
[ ] Seed Lot Certification (if applicable)

--- IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Last Irrigation System Inspection Date
[ ] Irrigation Run Time (Hours)
[ ] Water Volume Applied (Gallons/Liters)
[ ] Irrigation Method (Drip, Sprinkler, Flood, Pivot)
[ ] Water Pressure (PSI/Bar)
[ ] Observations and Notes on Irrigation Performance
[ ] Next Scheduled Irrigation Date
[ ] Areas Irrigated (Field 1, Field 2, Greenhouse, Orchard)

--- PEST & DISEASE CONTROL ---
[ ] Scouting Date
[ ] Crop Affected (Corn, Soybean, Wheat, Other)
[ ] Observed Symptoms
[ ] Suspected Pest/Disease (Aphids, Fungus (Specify), Bacterial Leaf Spot, Unknown)
[ ] Pest Population (estimate)
[ ] Treatment Applied (if any)
[ ] Photo Evidence
[ ] Next Action (Monitor, Apply Treatment, Contact Advisor)
[ ] Follow-up Date

--- WEED MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Date of Weed Scouting
[ ] Location of Weed Infestation (GPS Coordinates or Field Section)
[ ] Observed Weed Species (Broadleaf Weeds, Grassy Weeds, Sedges, Unknown Species)
[ ] Weed Density (Plants per Square Meter)
[ ] Detailed Notes on Weed Infestation (Size, Severity, etc.)
[ ] Control Method Selected (Manual Weeding, Herbicide Application, Mowing/Tillage, Other)
[ ] Herbicide Application Rate (if applicable)
[ ] Date of Herbicide Application (if applicable)
[ ] Photos of Weed Infestation (optional)

--- FERTILIZER APPLICATION ---
[ ] Application Date
[ ] Fertilizer Type (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Blended, Organic)
[ ] Application Rate (lbs/acre)
[ ] Application Method (Broadcast, Band, Side-dress, Foliar)
[ ] Total Area Treated (acres)
[ ] Notes/Observations
[ ] Supporting Documentation (e.g., test results)
[ ] GPS Coordinates of Application

--- HARVESTING & STORAGE ---
[ ] Planned Harvest Start Date
[ ] Estimated Yield (Units)
[ ] Harvest Method (Manual, Mechanical, Combination)
[ ] Scheduled Harvest Start Time
[ ] Harvested Area (Acres/Hectares)
[ ] Harvest Observations (e.g., maturity, quality)
[ ] Storage Method (Refrigerated Storage, Dry Storage, Field Storage)
[ ] Storage Temperature Log

--- EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE ---
[ ] Last Maintenance Date
[ ] Operating Hours (Tractor)
[ ] Mileage (Truck)
[ ] Notes/Observations
[ ] Fluids Checked (Select all that apply) (Engine Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Coolant, Fuel, Transmission Fluid)
[ ] Filter Condition (Tractor) (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Attach Photo (Optional)
[ ] Next Service Date

--- RECORD KEEPING & REPORTING ---
[ ] Date of Record Entry
[ ] Notes and Observations
[ ] Yield (Bushels/Acres)
[ ] Input Costs ($)
[ ] Report Type (Yield Report, Cost Report, Pest/Disease Report, Equipment Maintenance Log, Regulatory Compliance Report)
[ ] Supporting Documents (e.g., invoices, test results)
[ ] Field Identifier/Location
[ ] Summary of Findings and Action Items

--- LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT (IF APPLICABLE) ---
[ ] Last Vaccination Date
[ ] Animal Weight (lbs/kg)
[ ] Body Condition Score (BCS) (1 - Poor, 2 - Fair, 3 - Good, 4 - Heavy)
[ ] Notes on Health or Behavior
[ ] Signs of Illness Observed (Coughing, Lethargy, Diarrhea, Loss of Appetite, Lameness)
[ ] Feed Amount (lbs/kg)
[ ] Water Source (Trough, Automatic Waterer, Stream/Pond)

--- FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Projected Income (Total)
[ ] Total Expenses (Projected)
[ ] Loan Principal Payments
[ ] Loan Interest Payments
[ ] Budget Review Date
[ ] Equipment Depreciation (Annual)
[ ] Accounting Software Used (QuickBooks, Xero, Other)
[ ] Notes on Financial Performance

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