{"id":1913,"date":"2019-01-09T09:31:21","date_gmt":"2019-01-09T13:31:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/?page_id=1913"},"modified":"2025-02-18T14:18:58","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T18:18:58","slug":"post-harvest-case-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/post-harvest-case-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Post Harvest Case Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We have discovered a lot of farms are ramping up, renovating, or improving their post-harvest areas for a number of reasons. Some want to make it easier to clean to improve&nbsp;produce safety, others have outgrown their current set-up, and some are looking just to make their workspace a more enjoyable place to work. Every farm grows different crops, sells to different markets, and has different budgets to work from. Rather than trying to summarize all information at once, we have chosen to capture the entire picture for a variety of farms that are willing to share the details, what works, and what they wish they had done differently. Below are post-harvest case studies filled with pictures, examples, findings, and video interviews showcasing the different scenarios taken to improve their washing and packing space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ascutney Harvest<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6165-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6165-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5982\" style=\"width:464px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6165-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6165-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6165-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6165-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6165-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6165-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6165-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acres in Production: 1\/2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DIY retrofit of a shipping container<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8&#8217;x40&#8242; (320 sq. ft.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build Cost $16,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash\/pack &amp; cold storage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2024\/07\/03\/shipping-container-delivers-the-goods-for-ascutney-harvest\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5981\">Shipping Container Delivers the Goods for Ascutney Harvest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the Interview: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/76Mlus_bPUA\">A Shipping Container Outfitted for Market Gardening<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtual Tour:<a href=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/share\/collection\/7cxn5?logo=1&amp;info=0&amp;fs=1&amp;vr=1&amp;zoom=1&amp;sd=1&amp;initload=0&amp;thumbs=1\"> 360 Experience<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small Axe Farm<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/ACtC-3e-fNUka_NgOEIDjXe5zxknV05yoU8ck5mkgbQSkWciBW2FL-JyOnvI7df2Ql2zYdRX5LJZAzqLHbQaiRu5R-6tlfA57My3L6SeOpN1zJTmztHo-8Zu4daC8gJMWRBhHxVYNdpLMoTzxszsh8vnMn-b=w1406-h938-no?authuser=3\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:471px;height:314px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acres in Production: 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New construction, special use farm building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25&#8217;x38 (1,064 sq. ft.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build Cost: $100,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes wash\/pack space, microgreens growing area and a farm shop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2021\/04\/22\/sharpening-the-edges-wash-pack-efficiencies-in-a-new-farm-building-at-small-axe-farm\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3839\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sharpening the Edges: Wash\/Pack Efficiencies in a New Farm Building at Small Axe Farm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLRhtZw1o6RdFOJHjdS2gKTYPnEzZQZmD0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube Playlist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtual Tour: <a href=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/share\/collection\/7ZGqg?logo=1&amp;info=0&amp;fs=1&amp;vr=1&amp;zoom=1&amp;sd=1&amp;initload=0&amp;thumbs=1\">360 Experience<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-larger-font-size\">Ananda Gardens<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/02\/IMG_9318-37-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/02\/IMG_9318-37-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4664\" style=\"width:511px;height:342px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/02\/IMG_9318-37-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/02\/IMG_9318-37-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/02\/IMG_9318-37-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/02\/IMG_9318-37-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/02\/IMG_9318-37-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/02\/IMG_9318-37-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/02\/IMG_9318-37-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acres in Production: 1.5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renovated old dairy barn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25&#8217;x55&#8242; (1,375 sq. ft.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$50,000 Build Cost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phased Construction Timeline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combination of new &amp; Recycled materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2022\/02\/25\/patient-pursuit-of-packshed-happiness-at-ananda-gardens\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4657\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Patient Pursuit of Packshed Happiness at Ananda Gardens<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLRhtZw1o6RdGgFBTmfd5PEiDuMr0GMnGf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube Playlist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wild Work Farm<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/06\/IMG_6197-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/06\/IMG_6197-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6033\" style=\"width:516px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/06\/IMG_6197-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/06\/IMG_6197-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/06\/IMG_6197-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/06\/IMG_6197-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/06\/IMG_6197-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/06\/IMG_6197-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/06\/IMG_6197-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acres in Production: 1.5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outfitted Shipping Container &amp; Pavilion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30&#8217;x40&#8242; (1,200 sq. ft.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$100,000 Build cost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leased Land<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>140 member CSA, Farmers Market &amp; Wholesale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2024\/06\/05\/planning-tames-the-postharvest-beast-at-wild-work-farm\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5954\">Planning Tames the Postharvest Beast at Wild Work Farm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1H03pHkQaL4\">Interview with Lissa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtual Tour: <a href=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/share\/collection\/7cDgl?logo=1&amp;info=1&amp;fs=1&amp;vr=0&amp;zoom=1&amp;sd=1&amp;thumbs=1\">360 Experience <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flywheel Farm<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/04\/Flywheel-Farm-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/04\/Flywheel-Farm-1024x526.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4765\" style=\"width:512px;height:263px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/04\/Flywheel-Farm-1024x526.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/04\/Flywheel-Farm-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/04\/Flywheel-Farm-768x394.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/04\/Flywheel-Farm-1536x788.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/04\/Flywheel-Farm-2048x1051.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/04\/Flywheel-Farm-1568x805.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acres in Production: 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DIY Wooden structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12&#8217;x30&#8242; (360 sq. ft.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$10,000 Build Cost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leased land<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash\/pack, Cooler, Deck<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2023\/03\/24\/a-three-season-structure-keeps-the-momentum-at-flywheel-farm\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5300\">A Three-Season Structure Keeps the Momentum at Flywheel Farm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UxC-TsXA5Gc\" target=\"_blank\">Building a small-scale open packshed on leased land<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-larger-font-size\">Footprint Farm<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2018\/12\/IMG_0360.jpg\"><\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2018\/12\/IMG_0360-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:498px;height:282px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acres in production: 2.5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New construction of a BarnHouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>36&#8217;x48&#8242; (1,728 sq.ft.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build Cost: $300,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash and pack space,\u00a0walk-in\u00a0cooler, workshop, and residential living space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/12\/18\/the-barnhouse-optimized-for-modern-day-vegetable-farming-at-footprint-farm\/\" target=\"_blank\">The BarnHouse: Optimized for Modern Day Vegetable Farming at Footprint Farm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLRhtZw1o6RdGSqzQseQ2o-yq5CjgMGOjj\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube Playlist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtual Tour: <a href=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/share\/collection\/7ZPGM?logo=1&amp;info=0&amp;fs=1&amp;vr=1&amp;zoom=1&amp;sd=1&amp;initload=0&amp;thumbs=1\">360 Experience<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-larger-font-size\">Stout Oak Farm<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/12\/IMG_1018-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/12\/IMG_1018-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5214\" style=\"width:425px;height:284px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/12\/IMG_1018-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/12\/IMG_1018-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/12\/IMG_1018-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/12\/IMG_1018-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/12\/IMG_1018-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acres in production 5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 Season Pavilion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20&#8217;x40&#8242; (800 sq. ft.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build cost: $40,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concrete floor with trench drain, metal roof supported by steel trusses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open floor plan for flexible workspace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Field office with wind break walls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2022\/12\/09\/easy-breezy-three-season-packshed-at-stout-oak-farm\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5176\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Easy Breezy Three Season Packshed at Stout Oak Farm&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLRhtZw1o6RdG9pcVQkTpeMf4Bhvc1hZJz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interview and Visit Videos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-larger-font-size\">Indian Line Farm<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0387.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0387.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5101\" style=\"width:500px;height:267px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0387.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0387-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0387-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0387-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acres in production 5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renovated old dairy barn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30&#8217;x90&#8242; (2,700 sq. ft.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build Cost: $260,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upgrades included replacing the concrete floor, raising the ceiling, installing a wash\/pack area, bathroom, cooler, and improving the CSA distribution space.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"http:\/\/go.uvm.edu\/indianline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Next Chapter: Renovating a Barn to Sustain Indian Line Farm&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/T3g7udKJovA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Farm Visit Video<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-larger-font-size\">New Leaf Organics <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_5451-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3154\" style=\"width:473px;height:293px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_5451-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_5451-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_5451-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_5451-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_5451-2048x1150.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_5451-1568x880.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acres in production: 5.5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renovated old dairy barn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>32&#8217;x82&#8242; (2,624 sq. ft.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build Cost: $90,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vegetable washing, walk-in coolers, cut flowers space, and catering kitchen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/09\/30\/giving-a-dairy-barn-new-life-at-new-leaf-organics\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3086\">Giving a Dairy Barn New Life at New Leaf Organics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLRhtZw1o6RdGsWC1ZPIcog7WvRKn8pbux\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube Playlist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtual Tour: <a href=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/share\/collection\/7ZPf9?logo=1&amp;info=0&amp;fs=1&amp;vr=1&amp;zoom=1&amp;sd=1&amp;initload=0&amp;thumbs=1\">360 Experience<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-larger-font-size\">High Meadows Farm<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/04\/High-Meadows-solarium-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/04\/High-Meadows-solarium-1024x547.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4767\" style=\"width:512px;height:274px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/04\/High-Meadows-solarium-1024x547.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/04\/High-Meadows-solarium-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/04\/High-Meadows-solarium-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/04\/High-Meadows-solarium-1536x821.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/04\/High-Meadows-solarium-2048x1094.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/04\/High-Meadows-solarium-1568x838.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acres in production: 7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renovated old dairy barn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polycarbonate solarium for natural light<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smoothed out concrete floors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2023\/05\/15\/natural-light-in-the-packshed-at-high-meadows-farm\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5617\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Natural Light in the Packshed at High Meadows Farm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/nXKrdDlcCm8\" target=\"_blank\">Produce Packshed Design for Safety &amp; Efficiency: High Meadows Farm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-larger-font-size\">Root 5 Farm<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/06\/IMG_9975-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2934\" style=\"width:491px;height:276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/06\/IMG_9975-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/06\/IMG_9975-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/06\/IMG_9975-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/06\/IMG_9975-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/06\/IMG_9975-2048x1150.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/06\/IMG_9975-1568x880.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acres in production: 8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renovated\/expanded existing pole barn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25&#8242; 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