Chapter 8 Site Selection 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning

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Chapter 8: Site Selection © 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Chapter 8: Site Selection © 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Key Chapter Concepts: • Factors to consider • Retrofitting vs. new construction

Key Chapter Concepts: • Factors to consider • Retrofitting vs. new construction

Factors to Consider — Long-Term Goals and Herd Size Location • Safety • Security

Factors to Consider — Long-Term Goals and Herd Size Location • Safety • Security Size • All facilities fit well Room for Expansion • Expansion can be accommodated

Factors to Consider — Long-Term Goals and Herd Size Cropland/Nutrient Balance • Sufficient land

Factors to Consider — Long-Term Goals and Herd Size Cropland/Nutrient Balance • Sufficient land to avoid nutrient buildup • Ownership or long-term lease for planning • Nitrogen standard: two acres per cow • Phosphorus standard: four acres per cow Access to Cropland • Close location for easy hauling

Factors to Consider — Site Layout Barn Orientation • Sun angle • Shelter from

Factors to Consider — Site Layout Barn Orientation • Sun angle • Shelter from direct rays Prevailing Wind Speed and Direction • Shelter from cold and heat • No ventilation obstructions • Respect for neighbors

Factors to Consider — Topography Elevation • Cooling breezes • Gravity-flow manure system •

Factors to Consider — Topography Elevation • Cooling breezes • Gravity-flow manure system • Avoid flood plains Slope • Drainage for buildings • Room for future expansion • Assistance with manure system

Factors to Consider — Geology Groundwater • Pollution existing on site • Pollution produced

Factors to Consider — Geology Groundwater • Pollution existing on site • Pollution produced by operation Geology • Bedrock levels • Underground storage Soil Type • Shrink/swell potential • Sandy soil is easily contaminated • Lagoon requirements

Factors to Consider — Utilities Water • Adequate supply in well Utilities • Ease

Factors to Consider — Utilities Water • Adequate supply in well Utilities • Ease of hookups • Three-phase power Access Roads • Adequate for frequent truck traffic • Prompt snow removal

Factors to Consider — Outside Influence Neighbors • Odor • Water contamination • Standard:

Factors to Consider — Outside Influence Neighbors • Odor • Water contamination • Standard: one mile or more in distance Environmental Review • Reviews and permitting will occur • Manage facility for easy permitting

Retrofitting vs. New Construction Retrofitting • Can save money • Requires thorough evaluation of

Retrofitting vs. New Construction Retrofitting • Can save money • Requires thorough evaluation of existing site, structures • Facility must accommodate growth • Phasing plan a must New Construction • Often more costly • Same site concerns as with retrofitting • Utilities and water may have to be installed

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