These resources are available for your use, free of charge. Please feel free to download them and use them on your farm or ranch. These resources are “general fit” resources, and may need to be changed or tailored to fit your farm or ranch.
You can access these resources by either scrolling down the page until you find the resource you are looking for, or you can click on the category below to take you to the topic that contains the resource you are looking for. Once you have found the title of the resource you are looking for, simply click on the title to access the resource.
All Farms Should Review These Topics
Choose Topics that Pertain to Activities On Your Farm
General Resources
Animal Safety
Documents
- Animal Agritourism Best Practices Checklist
- Fencing Guidelines & Recommendations
- Hand Washing Policy
- Hand Washing Procedures
- Incident Report Form
- Large Animal Safety Checklist
- Petting Zoo Checklist
- Policy on Incident Management
- Recommended Fencing
- Riding Ability Form
- Riding Orientation Checklist
- Riding Orientation Information
- Visitor-Handout: Stay Healthy on the Farm
- Visitor-Handout: When the Farm Comes to You
- Zoonotic Disease Agritourism Owner Fact Sheet
External Resources
- Animal Handling Safety – Cornell University
- Basic Horse Safety Manual – University of Kentucky
- CDC “Healthy Pets Healthy People” website
- Dr. Temple Grandin’s Website
- Equestrian Safety
- Handling Farm Animals Safely – Farm Safety Association
- NASPHV Animal Contact Compendium
- NASPHV Website
- Saddle Up Safety
- Safer FACEs: Safer Farm Animal Contact Exhibits (training)
- Safety with Animals – University of Minnesota
- “Starting a Hand-Led Pony Ride Business” by Linda Liestman
Signs
Barriers and Fencing
Documents
Signs
Communicating with Guests
Documents
- Accountability Record
- Child Supervision Informational Handout
- Communicating with Guests Checklist
- Example Helpful Hints for a Safe Visit
- Information for Groups Example
- Master Accountability Record
- Medical Information & Informed Consent – Example from North Carolina
- Reservation Form
- Safety Rules Example Handout
- Example of Visitor Orientation
Corn Maze Safety
Documents
Signs
Emergency Preparation and Planning
Documents
- Bloodborne Pathogens Procedures
- Child Abduction Procedure
- Daily Chore List Procedures
- Daily Chore Log
- Disinfecting and Sanitizing
- Emergency First Aid Chart
- Emergency Preparation and Planning Checklist
- Emergency Response Plan
- Emergency Response Plan – Prep Sheet
- Emergency Response Poster
- Emergency Signals and Safe Areas (Example)
- Employee Safety Orientation Checklist
- Explanation of Benefits of Liability Law (N.C.)
- Fire Extinguisher Plan
- Fire Safety Plan
- First Aid Guide
- Incident Policy
- Incident Report
- Missing Child Procedure
- OSHA Cold Stress Card
- OSHA Heat Stress Card
- Severe Storm Safety Procedure
- The Natural Resource, Agriculture and Engineering Services NRAES-12 Manual: First on the Scene
- Tornado Safety Procedure
External Resources
- ADA Guide for Small Businesses
- AgritourismReady: Agritourism Emergency Preparedness
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Website
- CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Farm/Agriculture/Rural Management – Hazard Analysis Tool (FARM-HAT)
- National Weather Safety Weather Safety Tips
- NC Statute: An Act to Limit Liability Arising from Certain Agritourism Activities
- Penn State University’s Farm Family Emergency Response Program
- Securing Soft Targets and Crowded Places
- Terror/Weapon Threat: Run. Hide. Fight. [VIDEO]
Signs
Farmers’ Markets
Documents
- Child Supervision Informational Handout
- Child Supervision Policy Template
- Farm Market / Pick Your Own Checklist
- Hand Washing Policy
- Hand Washing Procedures
- Teacher-Child Ratio Chart
External Resources
- EPA Nutrient Management and Fertilizer Website
- GPO Electronic Code of Federal Regulations – National Organic Program
- Postharvest Handling and Transportation of Fruits and Vegetables
- US Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Website
Signs
Food Safety
Documents
- Food Safety Checklist
- FSIS Cooking for Groups
- Hand Washing Procedures
- Hand Washing Policy
- Refrigerator Cleaning and Temperature Monitoring Policy
- Refrigerator Cleaning Log
- Refrigerator Temperature Log
External Resources
Signs
Hand Washing and Restrooms
Documents
- Daily Cleaning Record
- Hand Washing Policy
- Hand Washing Procedures
- Hand Washing and Restrooms Checklist
Signs
Hayride Safety
Documents
Signs
Inflatable Rides Safety
Documents
- Child Supervision Policy Template
- Example of Daily Inspection Checklist – Jumbo Jumper
- Example Height/Rules Sign: Jumbo Jumper
- Example Rules Sign: Jumbo Jumper
- Inflatable Rides Checklist
- Insurance Discussion Sheet
External Resources
- Amusement Ride-Related Injuries and Deaths in the United States: 2005
- ASTM Standard F2374
- CPSC – Amusement Ride Safety Bulletin – Inflatable Amusement Rides
- CIPA Inflatable Bouncers
- Estimated Number of Injuries and Reported Deaths Associated with Inflatable Amusements, 2003-2007
Signs
Insurance
Documents
External Resources
- AgLaw State Agritourism Statutes
- CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook – English
- CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook – Spanish
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Website
Machine Safety
Documents
Signs
Miscellaneous Signs
Play Areas
Documents
- Child Supervision Informational Handout
- Child Supervision Policy Template
- Fencing Guidelines & Recommendations
- Grain Boxes and Play Bins
- Ground Cover Surfacing Depth
- Groundcover Comparisons and Recommendations
- Noise Decibel Chart
- Play Areas Checklist – Climbing and Overhead
- Play Areas Checklist – General
- Play Areas Checklist – Location and Design
- Play Areas Checklist – Other Equipment
- Play Areas Checklist – Swings and Slides
- Play Area Equipment Recommended Ages
- Teacher Child Ratio Chart
External Links
- Child Development and Play
- CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook – English
- CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook – Spanish
- Creating Safe Play Areas on Farms
- National Program for Playground Safety
- Play Ideas
Signs
Traffic & Parking
Documents
Signs
Walkways, Surfaces and Structures
Documents
External Resources
Signs
Water Safety & Attractive Nuisances
Documents
- Fencing Guidelines & Recommendations
- Landowner Liability for Tresspassing Children: Ohio’s New Attractive Nuisance Doctrine
- Recreational Use of Private Lands: Associated Legal Issues and Concerns
- Water Safety and Attractive Nuisances Checklist
