Responding to a need from Kentucky extension agents and farmers, BAE Extension is proud to present it's newest Program Area...

Please check this site periodically as we are constantly updating our newest addition!

Click on one of the following topics:

• Model Program - KY Agriculture Development Fund


• ExSample Program Applications


• Principles / Losses / Options / Costs


• Planning / Design


• Barn Plans


• Construction Contracting


• Safety

Model Program - KY Agriculture Development Fund

Hay, Straw and Commodity Storage Program - (As revised, 02/20/2004)

Sample Evaluation Sheet

Agricultural Development Board - Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy

Participating Counties

Daviess County

Fleming County

Metcalfe County

Owen County

Shelby County

Principles / Losses / Options / Costs

Round Hay Bale Storage in Kentucky
- University of Kentucky - AGR-171

Indoor Hay Storage: Dry Matter Loss and Quality Changes
- Penn State University - PM102

Package Options for Alfalfa
- Proceedings of the KY Alfalfa Conference - 2002

Value of Improved Hay Storage
- Proceedings of the KY Forage and Grassland Conference - 2002

Hay Harvest and Storage in Kentucky
- Presentation - Michael Collins - UK Agronomy Department

Planning / Design

Hay Storage - Planning and Design Guidelines
- Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development

Guidelines for Hay Storage in Ontario
- Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Round Hay Bale Storage
- Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service F1716

Engineering Requirements For Farm Structures
- Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Barn Plans

Note: These plans are for illustrative and informational purposes only. They are not intended as construction drawings or to establish requirements of various farm programs involving const-shared construction.

Hay Storage for Round or Rectangular Bales - Plan M-7601 - Canada Plan Service
40' w, 19' h, 8' pole spacing, round pole construction

• Description


• Drawings

Hay Storage with Trusses Spaced 8 Ft. - Plan M-7602 - Canada Plan Service
24', 30', 36' w, 19'h, 8' pole spacing, round pole construction

• Description


• Drawings

Big Bale Hay Storage (Side Loading) - KY 731-4
40' w, 16' h, 8' / 16' post spacing, one side open

• Drawings

Commodity Storage Bin - Plan 6364
Bins 12' w, 36' d, shed roof, 17'-9" front clearance, concrete floor

• Drawings

Construction Contracting

Selecting A Post-Frame Building Contractor
Virginia Cooperative Extension Publication # 442-761

Signing a Post-Frame Building Contract
Virginia Cooperative Extension Publication # 442-762

Safety

Hay Fires: Prevention and Control
University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service Publication # PB1306

Large Round Bale Safety
Virginia Cooperative Extension Publication # 442-455