Plant Facilities
This structure is used to grow plants with controlled temperature
Greenhouse
These facilities house chickens
poultry houses
These store grain
grain bins
This step comes before building begins
site preparation
These animals are usually housed outdoors and used as a primary meat source
Name one system found in a greenhouse
irrigation / lighting / climate control
This animal facility raises pigs
swine facilites
These tall structures store feed
silos
This is the base of a building
foundation
This facility is used for milking cows
diary facility
This system provides water to plants
What is an irrigation system?
Why are animal facilities built based on geographic region
Weather/climate differences
This system handles animal waste
waste management
This step includes building the structure frame
framing
Goats are known for doing this
escaping confinement
These control temperature inside plant facilities
environmental controls (heating and cooling)
This is especially important in swine facilities
climate control
Name one type of storage facility besides barns
fertilizer storage, pesticide storage, equipment storage
This step covers the building
roofing
This is needed to keep goats contained
small wire fencing
Name TWO basic components of plant growth facilities
structural materials, floor materials, lighting
Name one feature ALL animal facilities should consider
shelter, waste management, location near roads
Why is storage important on a farm
Protects materials, keeps them organized, prevents waste
Name TWO steps in the construction process
permits, site prep, foundation, framing, roofing, finishing
Water filtration is critical for this type of facility
aquaculture