ISBN: 9788176222112    Publisher: Biotech Year of publishing: 2011     Format:  Hardcover No of Pages: 303        Language: English

Planning Farm Buildings has been written with the idea in mind that new conditions in the agricultural industry call for greater stress on functional design in planning farm structures. The evidence for this is seen in the widespread need for remodeling present-day buildings. The purpose of housing farm enterprises is to make them more successful. This involves an understanding of (1) the correct environment for animals, fowl or crops; (2) proper conditions for maintenance of high quality in products produced; (3) an arrangement for efficient operation; and (4) cost commensurate with income. Planning Farm Buildings is recommended for the course of functional design which furnishes training for prospective farm managers, vocational teachers and serve as a basic course for those interested in structural design. Contents Chapter 1: New Farming Practies and Equipment Affecting Buildings; Chapter 2: Planning Buildings for Size and Quality; Chapter 3: Estimating the Cost of New and Value of Old Buildings; Chapter 4: Protecting the Investment in Farm Buildings; Chapter 5: Expressing Ideas in the Form of Sketches and of Working and Illustrative Drawings; Chapter 6: Planning a Working Environment for the Dairy Cow; Chapter 7: Planning Buildings That Will Contribute to the Production of Highquality Milk; Chapter 8: Planning Housing for Young Dairy Stock; Chapter 9: Planning Dairy Buildings and Equipment for Efficiency in Daily Operation; Chapter 10: Planning for the Intermittent and Seasonal Operations That Support the Daily Routine; Chapter 11: Planning Housing for the Beef-cattle Enterprise; Chapter 12: Planning Buildings for the Hog Enterprise; Chapter 13: Planning Housing for the Farm Poultry Flock; Chapter 14: Planning Housing for a Broiler Egg or Turkey Production Enterprise; Chapter 15: Housing the Sheep Enterprise; Chapter 16: Planning Storage for Grain and Forage; Chapter 17: Planning Storage for Machinery Supplies and Equipment; Chapter 18: Remodelling Old Buildings to Meet New Management Practices; Chapter 19: Planning Field and Yard Fencing and Equipment; Chapter 20: Planning for the Farm Home; Chapter 21 Planning for Utilities on the Farm; Chapter 22: Combining Housing for the Different Enterprises at the Farmstead.
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