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Farm recordkeeping requirements finder
Farm record requirements depend on which rule, certification, audit standard, contract, commodity, and exemption applies. Select every situation that reaches your operation, then use the longest applicable retention period and confirm the result with the regulator, certifier, auditor, or buyer.
Last reviewed August 6, 2026
Which situations apply?
Select every situation that reaches the operation. Requirements stack, so the longest applicable retention period usually controls.
Choose one or more situations to build a record list.
Plain disclaimer
This finder is an educational starting point, not legal, certification, or audit advice. It cannot determine whether the operation is covered or exempt, and it does not include every state, commodity, pesticide, veterinary, tax, labor, insurance, or contract record. Confirm the current requirements with the responsible regulator, certifier, auditor, buyer, veterinarian, and product label.