New life for old barns
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February 28, 2023

New life for old barns

Dan McFarland, Penn State Extension ag engineer, said empty dairy barns provide an opportunity for those who want to remain involved in livestock production. The process of converting an existing dairy barn for beef cattle production should begin with a careful evaluation of the facility, animal needs and producer needs. “There are a lot of similarities

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