Dairy Swot Analysis Worksheet Template printable pdf download

UVM Extension Farm Viability

Dairy Farm SWOT Analysis Worksheet

FBWS007—6/13 Developed by Yvon Lanoue and the Farm Viability Team, UVM Extension, 617 Comstock Rd, Suite 5, Berlin, VT 05602

This template includes a number of factors that should be considered for completing a SWOT Analysis (Strengths,

Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) for an operating dairy farm. The template is meant to guide questions or dis-

cussion between a farm business adviser and the farm owner. This template provides examples of information to

be included in each section of the SWOT analysis. You may see the same item in more than one place on the table,

even for the same farm. This document serves as a template for an experienced farm educator with a good deal of

familiarity relating to animal health, dairy production, crop production and business issues.

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Internal Factors: Strength or Weakness

Indicate an “S” for strength or “W” for weakness. Use spaces or blanks to fill in additional notes.

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Patience with ________, (cows, goats, chickens, etc.)

_____ Taking the time to check mastitis and/or heat.

_____ Currently getting milk quality premiums

_____ Conception rates in _____ (Cows or Goats) are _______

_____ Milk production is _______per day or _______per year

_____ Observant of (Cows or Goats) _______, Breeding & health

_____ Have a strong breeding synchronization program

_____ (High or Low) mortality rate, with new-born.

_____ (Current or Not Current) on feed program tech info

_____ Soil Quality and Type, Acres Tillable_____

_____ Water supply

_____ Equipment, current condition

_____ (New or Old) facilities.

_____ Milk production (Good or Declining)

_____ Dependent on purchased feed

Mark Cannella

Farm Business Management Specialist

UVM Extension, 617 Comstock Rd, Suite 5, Berlin VT 05602‐9194

Dairy Swot Analysis Worksheet Template