Siting and management of agricultural structures

It is a recommended good practice to consult with planners, engineers, building contractors, industry peers, producer associations, and provincial government specialists on issues of siting and management before construction begins or before applying for a building permit in jurisdictions where a permit is required.

Future expansion is a critical consideration in determining suitable building locations that allow for optimal flexibility.

Read the following publications to learn more:

• Plan Farm Buildings as a System  (PDF)
• Siting and Management of Dairy Barns and Operations  (PDF)
• Siting and Management of Poultry Barns  (PDF)
• Management of Noise on Poultry Farms  (PDF)
• Management of Flies in Layer Barns  (PDF)
• Management of Dust in Broiler Operations (PDF)
• Agricultural Building Setbacks from Watercourses  (PDF)
• Control of Rats and Mice on Poultry Farms  (PDF)
• Starlings and Livestock Farms  (PDF)
• The Metric Section of Land  (PDF)
• Conversion of Acres to Hectares  (PDF)
• Wood Preservation on the Farm  (PDF)
• Woodwaste Use in Agriculture - Precautions  (PDF)
• Woodwaste Use - Precautions to Horse Owners  (PDF)
• Corrals with Curved Lanes and Chutes  (PDF)
• Flood Construction Levels and Setbacks for Farm Building Situations  (PDF)
• Environmental Farm Planning Reference Guide - Chapter 2 Farmstead  (PDF, 4.7MB)