Traditionally, economists who follow dairy would predict that high milk prices bring forth more cows and more milk production

Heifers can do very well when raised in freestalls, and the overall footprint and bedding requirements of a freestall barn is often smaller than that of loose housing

When designing a barn for voluntary milking systems or robots, one big decision is how many cows can be milked per machine

On Thursday, June 24 at 10 a.m., BC Organics will break ground on their new and long anticipated 16-unit anaerobic digestion facility

The opportunity to build new infrastructure on a farm is always exciting but also a big undertaking!

90-head heifer barn, free stalls, 63'x180', open side

Super calf hutch, 12'x19', 8 weaned calves, portable

Bulk storage shed, several bays

Gated freestall heifer barn, cold type, six designs

Hoof trimming chute, portable, pipe frame construction

Self-feeding wagon rack, 14'-20' lengths (30-50 head)

by Dave Kammel, UW- Madison. Swing parlor, design factors and layout, 18 pages

3-bedroom farm home with basement, alternate floor plans