{"id":5089,"date":"2022-08-22T15:23:37","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T19:23:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/?p=5089"},"modified":"2023-03-10T13:10:11","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T17:10:11","slug":"the-next-chapter-renovating-a-barn-to-sustain-indian-line-farm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2022\/08\/22\/the-next-chapter-renovating-a-barn-to-sustain-indian-line-farm\/","title":{"rendered":"The Next Chapter: Renovating a Barn to Sustain Indian Line Farm\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0105.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0105.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5094\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0105.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0105-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0105-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0105-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elizabeth Keen, standing in the CSA Room of her newly renovated barn.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Elizabeth Keen and her husband Al have been farming at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianlinefarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Indian Line Farm<\/a> in Great Barrington, MA for over 25 years. After taking a sabbatical in 2016, they had the realization that after 10-15 years \u201cjust running the farm\u201d it was time that some things needed to change to make the farm more sustainable in their next phase of life. The upgrades to the farm included the purchase of a delivery van, a 30\u2019x96\u2019 hoop house, and replacing the 6-wire high tensile electric fence with an 8\u2019 fence to keep the deer out. Additionally, Elizabeth decided it was time to make some improvements to the post-harvest area on the farm. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Background Info&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Markets: 250 member CSA, Farmers Market (Great Barrington, MA) local wholesale to stores and restaurants&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growing area: 5 acres&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total Farm: 20 Acres&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project Cost: approx. $260,000&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash Pack Equipment: Greens spinner, dunk tanks, spray tables, sorting table&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Barn Improvements&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Making improvements to the barn was a daunting decision, but one that kept coming up as a need to address a bottleneck in its previous state. After pricing out a new building, and not feeling completely satisfied with how the new building would fit into the flow of their farm they decided to renovate the existing, old dairy barn instead.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This barn is built into a bank and the bottom floor was the primary space used for washing, packing and CSA pick up. It did include concrete floors, though rough, and featured large gutters from previous dairy operations. The two main issues were that it was dark and the ceilings were low. These were issues that started to seem surmountable after a few discussions with engineers and builders. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the largest things that was done was raising the floor of the barn (ceiling of the basement) so people wouldn\u2019t hit their heads. This involved cleaning out the top of the barn and installing new laminated veneer lumber (LVL) beams, support posts, floor joists and decking. By doing so, they were able to engineer the floor to only need 3 support posts instead of 4 reducing the cramped feeling. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The concrete floor below was significantly upgraded when they filled in the existing the gutters and poured a new, smooth, concrete floor.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goals of the farm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-lightgreen-lighter-10-background-color has-background\">Elizabeth and Al have 4 goals at Indian Line Farm that keeps them focused on the long game:&nbsp;<br \/>1. Bring the land to bear&nbsp;<br \/>2. Laugh&nbsp;<br \/>3. Pay off the debt&nbsp;<br \/>4. Eat Responsibly&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wash\/pack equipment&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0208.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"5098\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0208.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0208.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0208-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0208-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0208-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wash tanks, on their side for drying. Stands to replace the cinder blocks are coming soon!&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0209.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"5097\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0209.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0209.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0209-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0209-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0209-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dairy Board (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/go.uvm.edu\/smoothnclean\" target=\"_blank\">FRP<\/a>) was used as a bright, smooth and cleanable wall surface in the wash\/pack area.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0239.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"5096\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0239.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0239.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0239-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0239-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0239-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Greens spinners used for drying greens. Mobile on locking-castors, though Elizabeth noted that these have a tendency to \u201cwalk\u201d when in use.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0213.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"5099\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0213.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0213.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0213-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0213-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0213-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Grindstone <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2021\/12\/17\/root-washers-for-produce-farms\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4407\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">barrel washer<\/a> used for washing roots. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Barn Layout &amp; Flow&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottom of the barn is split into thirds; a CSA room, a wash\/pack space featuring a bathroom in the corner, and a cooler\/storage area. Each section is Approximately 30x30ft with an 8\u2019 ceiling.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/Indian-Line-Farm-Floor-Plan-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/Indian-Line-Farm-Floor-Plan-1024x409.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/Indian-Line-Farm-Floor-Plan-1024x409.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/Indian-Line-Farm-Floor-Plan-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/Indian-Line-Farm-Floor-Plan-768x306.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/Indian-Line-Farm-Floor-Plan-1536x613.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/Indian-Line-Farm-Floor-Plan-2048x817.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/Indian-Line-Farm-Floor-Plan-1568x626.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0305.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"5102\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0305.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0305.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0305-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0305-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0305-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0376.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"5100\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0376.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0376.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0376-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0376-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0376-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0387.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"5101\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0387.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5101\" 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<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">The upstairs of the barn is used for general storage, much of which is organized on racking.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special Features&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A few design features that make<s>s<\/s> this barn unique and convenient for vegetable washing and packing:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wide door into the 13&#215;13\u2019 cooler to accommodate a pallet jack&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hannay <a href=\"http:\/\/go.uvm.edu\/hoses\">hose reels<\/a> for storing hoses overhead but keeping them convenient for use&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stands for dunk tanks purchased from Uline&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/go.uvm.edu\/rootwashers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barrel washer<\/a> has a home inside the building&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centrally located <a href=\"http:\/\/go.uvm.edu\/drains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">drain<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electric heat pump to heat the space, powered by on-farm solar panels.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cBright lighting and height has been the night and day difference.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0270.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0270.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0270.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0270-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0270-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0270-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0240.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"5105\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0240.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0240.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0240-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0240-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0240-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An overhead door makes loading large amounts of produce from the field or to market easy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0271.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"5104\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0271.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0271.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0271-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0271-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0271-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cost of the renovation was approximately $260,000 which covers everything but the shell of the barn that they started with. This includes demolition, pouring a new floor, building a new ceiling, insulation, electrical, adding water lines, installing a new septic line, bathroom, heat pump, and a cooler.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project was made possible thanks to a $219,000 in grant funding from the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/agricultural-grants-and-funding-programs\" target=\"_blank\">Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Favorite things&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When asking Elizabeth about her favorite things in the space she noted the benefit of \u201cbeing able to roll things, and the ease of movement of materials, bins on dollies vs. carrying one bin at a time.\u201d <a href=\"http:\/\/go.uvm.edu\/lighting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lighting<\/a> was another area of improvement \u2013 \u201cwe were literally working in the dark\u201d. Because you can see the nooks and crannies, she now reflects that \u201cthis is what a clean space feels like.\u201d And having heat in the space? \u201c\u2026[it] has been stellar\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0151.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0151.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0151.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0151-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0151-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0151-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Modern LVL Beams and 8&#215;8 posts support the new barn floor that\u2019s been raised to gain a comfortable working ceiling height illuminated with efficient, and bright LED Light fixtures.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0171.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"5111\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0171.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0171.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0171-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0171-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0171-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0175.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"5109\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0175.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0175.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0175-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0175-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0175-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0187.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"5110\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0187.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0187.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0187-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0187-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0187-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">The new 13&#215;13\u2019 cooler with large door.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0197.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"5112\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0197.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0197.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0197-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0197-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0197-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0225.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"5113\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0225.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0225.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0225-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0225-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0225-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">The old cooler is still in the corner of the barn but is now a secondary storage area and not used for the daily demand.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0214.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0214.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0214.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0214-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0214-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0214-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/go.uvm.edu\/drains\" target=\"_blank\">trench drain<\/a> was installed to easily remove wash water and the floor was sloped to passively drain the wash water.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lessons Learned&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are only a few things that Elizabeth wishes she had done differently so far. One of them is the waterline from the well was installed undersized (3\/4\u201d) and she wishes that came into the barn in a larger line to fill tanks with a little more speed.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, they forgot to insulate under the cooler. Though not a big deal, something that got overlooked, and could have been done with this level of total renovation. It should be noted, though, that some growers find benefit from an uninsulated floor for winter storage crops because the moderate heat from the ground helps prevent freezing on the coldest nights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last thing she noted was that \u201cdoing this major renovation during the middle of the growing season was a real drag.\u201d The timing of the project made wash\/pack, and CSA pick-up challenging working out of and under tents was less than ideal with water drainage challenges and trip hazards all around.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, Elizabeth is really happy with the post-harvest improvements that has made the day-to-day tasks on the farm much better for her and the crew. One piece of advice to those considering a project like this? \u201cBuild bigger than you think you need.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Educational Resources Elizabeth Used&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/go.uvm.edu\/phwebinar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Post-harvest planning 8-part webinar<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A web consult with the produce safety team helped to brainstorm construction and product flow ideas.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Farm Visit Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Indian Line Farm - Old Barn Turned Wash\/Pack\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T3g7udKJovA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Share this post&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/go.uvm.edu\/indianline\" target=\"_blank\">go.uvm.edu\/indianline<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">View More Post Harvest Case Studies&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/go.uvm.edu\/phcs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">go.uvm.edu\/phcs<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Acknowledgments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This case study is possible because of the hard work, wisdom, and generosity of Elizabeth and Al Keen at Indian Line Farm. Without their willingness to take the project on to begin with, deal with all the challenges that such projects bring, and complete it we would have nothing to share.  We are grateful to them for their willingness to share their story and knowledge in this form so that others can learn.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Funding for this publication was made possible, in part, by the USDA Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program through award LNE19-375,<\/em> <em>the Food and Drug Administration through The Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets via the Integrated Extension Educational Programming in Support of the VAAFM Produce Program Grant 02200-FSMA-2018-01. The views expressed in the publication do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or the Vermont Agency of Agriculture; nor does any mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organization imply endorsement by the United States Government or the State of Vermont.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elizabeth Keen and her husband Al have been farming at Indian Line Farm in Great Barrington, MA for over 25 years. After taking a sabbatical in 2016, they had the realization that after 10-15 years \u201cjust running the farm\u201d it was time that some things needed to change to make the farm more sustainable in &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2022\/08\/22\/the-next-chapter-renovating-a-barn-to-sustain-indian-line-farm\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;The Next Chapter: Renovating a Barn to Sustain Indian Line Farm\u00a0&#8220;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4505,"featured_media":5093,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[523959,50616,1,43530],"tags":[6521],"class_list":["post-5089","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-case-studies","category-refrigeration-and-storage","category-uncategorized","category-washing-and-packing","tag-post-harvest","entry"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0155-1-600x400.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0155-1-600x600.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Andy","author_link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/author\/achambe4\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5089","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4505"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5089"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5089\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5541,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5089\/revisions\/5541"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5093"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5089"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5089"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5089"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}