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Homestead Planning

2. Homestead Planning. Planning Factors. Water Supply Services Fire Prevention Security Space. Water Supply. Most essential consideration Does it need to be developed? Account for present and future needs Quality?

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Homestead Planning

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    Homestead Planning
  2. Planning Factors Water Supply Services Fire Prevention Security Space
  3. Water Supply Most essential consideration Does it need to be developed? Account for present and future needs Quality? If an adequate supply of good water is not available, find another location.
  4. Services to consider 1. Road Access 2 entrances to farmstead Snow removal issues Install entrance gates at least 30-40 ft from public road Design parking to reduce congestion
  5. Services 2. Utilities(Electricity, Phone, Gas) Plan installation carefully, centralize Plan for future growth Consider underground line placement Record underground lines in great detail
  6. Fire Prevention Use fire resistant building materials Consider location of water hydrants Space buildings properly Keep grass and weeds mowed around buildings Keep shelter belts free of fallen branches
  7. Security Homesteads & small acreages are vulnerable to theft, trespassing & arson. Maintain a clear view from house Evaluate location of fuel tanks and portable property Strategically place lighting Be able to secure entrances
  8. Space Divide the homestead into 4 concentric rings or activity zones. Family living Machinery storage & service Small animal buildings/nursery Major livestock facilities
  9. Major Livestock Facilities Family Living Small Animal Buildings/Nursery Mach. Storage & Service
  10. House, lawn, play areas, garden, guest parking, drive Operation center – vehicles, animals & materials Short distance to frequent work areas Make sure drainage is sloped away Orient the house to enjoy beautiful view Family Living
  11. Shop, work yard, equip. parking, fuel, chemical, and transformer pole. Isolate Fuel and chemicals to outer perimeter Need location for parking of mach. & stored snow Drainage must be away from building & parking areas Mach. Storage & Service
  12. Maternity arns, grain & feed storage, feed processing equipment Be able to accommodate large bulk delivery vehicles Avoid overhead power lines where loaders are operating Small Animal Buildings/Nursery
  13. k Major livestock facilities Feedlots, livestock & horse barns, manure storage, & pastures Furthest from house due to odors & flies Mngmt of waste important for you & your neighbors
  14. Off-homestead factors: Proximity to town, highways and neighbors Dust & noise from gravel roads Conclusion: All considerations to Homestead planning become a compromise of priorities. It is always difficult to settle on the “one”best solution, but a good plan will add value to the real estate, provide functionality and meet most of your goals.
  15. Contact Information Dave Ollila SDSU Extension Sheep Field Specialist Rapid City Regional Center 1530 Samco Road Rapid City, SD 57702 605-394-0224 David.Ollila@sdstate.edu
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