C22—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 31,1981
Choose the right
fence for the farm
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -
Farm fencing is a capital in
vestment, just like a tractor
or combine And like those
implements, fencing can
become more efficient, pro
ductive and economical
when purchased carefully
and used properly
Good fence, can help boost
farm profits.
Rotaton grazing, practical
only with a good farm fence,
increases forage efficiency
up to 20 percent over con
tinuous grazing
And fenced tunberland
often produces three to four
times more board feet than
unfenced stands that suffer
from foraging by wild and
domestic animals
There are other important
farm management benefits
with good fencing— some
more difficult to measure in
dollars and cents
Fencing can control
straying, protect seedlings
until they are established,
help control animal
diseases, permit orderly
rotation of crops and provide
control over breeding
Fencing is a long-term
investment that can last 20 to
30 years and more under
normal fan ■ mg conditions.
Planning is essential to the
process The easiest way to
start fence planning is with
an aerial photograph of the
farm A good aerial
photograph shows details of
present farm layout -plus
some indications of the lay of
the land Maps are available
for most farms from the Soil
Conservation Service,
Agricultural Extension
agents, or from commercial
aerial survey firms.
On the photograph, sketch
where fences should be
placed to best use the land
for permanent pastures, hay
production, woodlands or
cultivated cron production
What type of fence is
needed 9
Woven fence with at least
one strand of barbed wire on
top, usually is best for cattle
Hogs in confinement require
a more sturdy enclosure
which is best served by
welded correl panel Sheep
should be contained only
with woven fence because
barbed wire can tear their
fleece
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figure about one-half of total
fence cost is in installation
Fence posts, too, are an
important consideration
Though wood posts typically
provide a lower initial cost,
steel ones usually are easier
to install and can last up to 25
or 30 years or longer with
little or no maintenance.
Wise selection of materials
can reduce maintenance
costs over the long run
Thickness of protective
coating on fence wire is
directly related to life ex
pectancy of the fence Size of
the wire, gauge thickness,
also contributes to total
estimated life
When selecting staples for
the job, keep in mind their
size and shape 'vary,
depending on the type of
wood post being
used Generally, the softer
the wood, the longer the
staple required Galvanized
staples last longer and are
less apt to trigger rusting of
the fastening wire
With careful study,
temporary or movable
fences may do the job
economically and effectively
around cultivated fields But
movable fences usually don’t
last more than three years
and are not feasible
replacements for permanent
fence
Match your fence plans to
your long-range crop
rotation and livestock
production. The right
selection of fencing material
can make your farm a more
efficient, and productive
business, while holding down
costs
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