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Creative Small Custom Farm Buildings Colorado

A number of folks owning small acreage farms are interested in being self-contained.  They want to raise seasonal crops plus a few chickens, goats, sheep, cows, and other animals.  Beginning with a post frame structure, small farmers will have flexible space that can be adapted over time.  Let’s take some time to suggest possibilities for suitable custom farm buildings Colorado area.

Many farm activities need shelter and protection, especially in the foothills and mountains. The growing season can be lengthened by incorporating greenhouse facilities. Of course, the animals will need occasional protection from wildlife and the elements.  Even the crops must be protected from area wildlife.

Ideas for Custom Farm Buildings Colorado

Think about a large open spanned pole barn with a tall door on one end for equipment access.  Let’s think about how much floor space is required.  Say we divide the interior on the main level to accommodate every type of animal, office space and organization, harvesting, canning and food storage, etc.  Is there enough room?  Maybe not.  Then let’s talk about adding loft areas.  A greenhouse with skylights, food storage, chicken coup, and area for goats could possibly be located on a mezzanine or loft level.

The waste management and air-quality aspects of this type of pole barn are very important.  Some areas may be sealed off from others.  Windows and doors, overhangs and porch areas may be incorporated to facilitate multi-tasking on a small residential farm.  It can be state-of-the-art and impeccably “furnished” or bare bones and flexible year to year.

Surrounding the barn, there will be growing fields, pasture, arenas, and outdoor areas for each type of animal.  The animals may freely move between the indoor and outdoor areas.  Fields or elevated boxes for growing lettuce, radishes, green beans, corn, squash, carrots, potatoes, and other vegetables may extend beautifully into the yard or landscaping.

The colors and trim on the building can complement the fencing and the home.  That is the magic of it all.  Even a 5-acre property in Colorado can be outfitted to feed the family and then some neighbors.

Farm Buildings – Central Colorado Builder

Please contact Sapphire Construction, Inc. at (303) 619-7213 for information about commercial residential custom farm buildings Colorado or outbuildings for hobbies, automotive, equestrian, retail and other spaces.  We team up with Lester Buildings to bring you top quality and engineering along with the professional architects and designers required from start to finish.  Your building will be warrantied and really good looking. The