Security is incredibly important for farms and other agricultural environments. Video surveillance can help ensure farm operations run smoothly, making certain that consumers receive a safe quality product in the end, while protecting animals, equipment and facilities from harm and misuse.

• Vandalism and tampering - If a security camera is vandalized or tampered with, the signal could be lost. Consider vandal-proof housing for cameras located in high-risk areas.
• Weather - Weather-proof cameras might be required for certain locations. Farm surveillance can pose challenges for cameras not equipped to handle low temperatures and changing weather conditions.
  

• Consider the following factors when setting up a farm video surveillance system:
• Is there a history of theft in and around the farm?
• What types of facilities make up the farm?
• Does the farm have any existing forms of security in place?
• Is employee activity something that needs to be closely monitored?
• Will outdoor security cameras be required?
• What are the farm's most sensitive, high-risk areas in terms of security?

• Use security cameras to monitor gate areas to prevent animals from escaping.
• Monitor facility entrances and exits to capture images of those entering and leaving.
• Monitor driveways to monitor who enters the property.
• Install cameras in holding pens to track animal behavior and employee work operations.
• Use video surveillance to monitor trouble areas such as fuel tanks and water supplies.
• Setup security cameras to watch over feed lanes.
• Consider installing video security to prevent theft of tools and tampering of machinery.