Penn State Agricultural and Biological Engineering Idea Plans

The following idea plans have been developed or selected to provide educational information and ideas concerning various aspects of buildings and equipment required for modern agricultural production facilities for animals, crops or machinery.  The plans are not intended to be construction drawings and do not specify the size and characteristics of load bearing components. More detailed plans are not available. Contact a qualified agricultural or structural engineer, builder, or building or equipment supplier and comply with all local codes and regulations.




Dairy Plans

Sheep Housing, Fencing, Feeders, and Equipment

Goat Housing and Equipment Plans

Backyard Rabbit Plans

Pig Plans

Backyard Poultry and Pigeon House Plans

horse

Horse Barn Plans

Show Ring Equipment, Jumps and Restraining

livestock equipment

Livestock Equipment

Crop Storage

 

Greenhouses

 

 

Miscellaneous

 

 

 

Sheep Housing, Fencing, Feeders, and Equipment Plans

IP 725-24 Sheep

Goat Housing and Equipment Plans

IP 728-26 Goat

Backyard Rabbit Hutchess

IP 729-31 Rabbits

Pig Plans

726-6371 10 Crate Farrowing and Nursery with Raised Pens

Backyard Poultry and Pigeon House Plans

IP 727-25

Horse Barns for Small Numbers of Horses

IP 821-43 Horse

Horse Show Rings, Jumps, and Restraining Equipment

IP 821-44 Horse

Crop Storage

IP 732-39 Bulk Bin Storage Buildings

IP 732-40 Corn Cribs

IP 732-41 Circular Grain Bin Arraingments and Foundations

IP 732-6350 Hay Storage for Large Round Bales

IP 733-42 Horizontal Silos--Concrete and Wood

Livestock Equipment

IP 770-27 Gates, Stiles, Passages and Cattle Guards

IP 770-28 Fixed and Movable Hay Feeders

IP 770-30 Feed Carts

IP 770-35 Self-Feeding Wagon Racks

770-6173 Wagon Rack for Tossed Bales (Side & Front Opening)

770-6363 Water Weighted Valve Opener

770-6282 Manure Storage and Settling Basin

Miscellaneous

IP 790-32 Beehives and Honey Equipment

IP 790-33 Roadside Markets, Stands, and Equipment

790-75 4-H Tractor Driving Contest Uprights

790-525 Round Bale NH3 Probe

790-6100 Utility Shed

790-6367 Light Trap for Mechanical Ventilation

790-6368 Building Lightning Protection

790-6379 12" Log Lifter

790-6383 Insulated Storage Doors

Greenhouses

822-34 Home Greenhouses and Cold Frames