SAE: Start a farm fence company for custom work
Description:

With the increased number of people moving to the rural areas of Georgia with the desire to own livestock. This would give FFA members an opportunity to establish a farm fencing business. This project would give students to enhance their communication skills as well as skills learned in their agricultural mechanics classes. The project could vary with the student's knowledge and resources. This is a project that will require the student to perform a high level of problem solving and mathematical skills while planning the installation. Preparing a ill of materials and securing the materials will increase student's awareness of the importance of planning and management of resources.

Written by Harold Milligan, 2002

 

Factors To Consider

Ranking:

1 = lowest

10 = highest
Time required

8

Investment 7
Equipment needed 6
Skills required 8
Facilities required 2
Land required N/A
Labor Intensity 8
Potential for income 8
Transportation required 7
Expansion possibilities 7
Expertise needed 7
Advertising needed 6
Susceptible to disease N/A
Susceptible to insects N/A
Suitable for residential areas 6
  Other (specify)
Length of production cycle Depends on size of project
Regional Statewide
When to start project Anytime

 

Notes:

Special attention needs to be paid to safety concerns and procedures while operating power equipment.

Skills Needed:
1. Selecting types of materials to use

2. Figuring a bill of materials

3. Measuring

4. Using power tools safely

5. Installing fences using various types of fencing materials

6. Operating building levels

7. Using hand tools safely

 

Sources of Additional Information:

Planning Farm Fences-- AAVIM

Constructing Farm Fences- AAVIM