Barnraising

Three years ago we started a campaign to raise funds to build a new barn—a beautiful open space to accommodate our older large animals in inclement weather, with a modular open-model stall area for our smaller infirm animals. The structure will also double as an event and learning space. BUT…COVID hit and life went on hold for so many activities including our barn. Subsequently, prices of lumber have skyrocketed and now we find ourselves in the position of needing to raise more funds to be able to build this very important shelter.

The exciting news is that the preparation stage for construction has been done: trenching for electricity (to put up a new sub panel at the old barn) and water lines (new frost-free hydrants!). The barn pad has been created and leveled, and swales made for proper drainage around the site. The bad news is that the cost of putting up the structure has nearly tripled from the time we started planning. We really need your help on this!

What do we need?

In addition to funds for the actual construction, we need the following materials:  **Please note:  except for the rubber mats, we won’t be prepared to accept and store donated materials until the building construction is complete. However, feel free to pledge to supply any of the materials below!)

• 54: 4’x6′ thick rubber mats (sold at Frederick Farmers Coop)
• 8: 30″ enclosed motor oscillating fans (sold at Tractor Supply)
• 8: barn-safe Prema heat lamps (and bulbs) (sold on Amazon and at a much better price at Premier Supplies)
• 24″x48″ stainless steel table (for our medical room in the barn) (sold on Amazon)
• 14: 4′ x 4′ x 8′ pressure treated posts for fencing around barn (sold at Home Depot)
• 40: 5/4″ x 6″ x 8 deck boards (sold at Home Depot)
• 1:Red Brand 200ft x 48″ no climb fence (sold at Home Depot)
• 2: 12′ gates (sold at Tractor Supply)
• 4: 4′ gates (sold at Tractor Supply)
• 2: gate wheels (for long gates) (sold at Tractor Supply)

How to donate?

Please make sure you make a note that this is earmarked for the barn!