Agriculture Production A10, B10, A20, B20, A30, B30
AGPR12B
Module 12B: Livestock Farmyard Design (Optional)
Outcome
Design a livestock
farmyard.
Indicators
| (a) | Research advantages and disadvantages of construction material (e.g., steel or wood frame and exterior material) and shape of farm buildings. |
| (b) | Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of overhead and underground power lines and identify ways to mitigate the risks. |
| (c) | Investigate water sources (e.g., well, dug-out and sand point), testing for livestock and human consumption and their proximity to wastewater systems (e.g., sewage). |
| (d) | Explore the use of alternative sources of energy (e.g., backup generator, windmill, solar panels and geothermal). |
| (e) | Describe an effective system (e.g., burning barrel and recycling program) for solid waste disposal. |
| (f) | Identify security options (e.g., security cameras, fencing and dogs) for livestock farms. |
| (g) | Explain the importance of fire guards within a farmyard. |
| (h) | Identify characteristics and options for fuel and chemical storage. |
| (i) | Explain how to deter and remove pests and rodents. |
| (j) | Identify characteristics and options for emergency shelters from severe storms (e.g., tornado and plow winds). |
| (k) |
Design a livestock farmyard, including buildings and vegetation, considering:
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