AGRI 7103 - Construction Techniques for Ag

The construction and maintenance of New York State farm structures will be analyzed in this class. A primary focus of the course will be the design and composition of barns for dairy and other livestock production. Students will learn how to calculate building size requirements, based on herd size, storage needs, and other requirements. Structures will be evaluated for compliance with building codes and cost of construction.  As most students will enter into farming using pre-existing structures, retrofitting older structures for safety and improved operation efficiency will be included in the course.