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Selected Projects
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Whole Farm Services Projects
( this page is under construction and some links may not be working)
The following selected projects exemplify some different ways we have been able to help farms and homeowners meet the demands of their business plans, growing markets, and subsistence needs.
These projects were selected for their focus on renewable energy, sustainability, multiple functions and the scope of work we are offering. We are thankful to work with clients who are taking the necessary step toward creating a sustainable farm or home. In this way we hope to inspire by sharing ways that ecological design and working farm knowledge can synthesize a truly sustainable project.
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Meadery/Distillery
Honey Gardens/Caledonia Spirits
Hardwick, VT-2009-10
Honey Gardens and Caledonia Spirits contracted Whole Farm Services, llc. to build their new Meadery and distillery in Hardwick, VT. Construction took approximately 3.5 months from start to finish, and the first wine production will begin this winter. This facility alone will allow more than 5 farms to begin or expand this year to meet growing demand for local food. Read More.
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Irrigation Pond & Landforming
Crescent Moon Farm
Hyde Park, VT-2009
Cranberry Chinampas and more..
This project exemplifies PA Yeoman's concepts for water storage on farms . In 2010 we constructed a Road, spring fed pond, composting pad and filtration swale and a pad for myceliated compost, All for the operations of our medicinal herb and fruit farm. Read More. |
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Root Cellar Retrofit and Foundation Repair
Montpelier, VT -2009
In this full repair job we repaired an old stone foundation and created a 5 chamber root cellar using ferrocement and Insulation. Requiring intensive efforts at mechanical retrofit, and relocation as well as all internal and external load stabilization.
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Barn Foundation Repair
and Stabilization
Craftsbury, VT- 2009
In this multi year repair job we repaired an old block foundation with ferrocement, added a drainage swale, and lowered a roof to shed snow right. Our first experiment in cast in place stone art.
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Greywater and Rain Catchment
Duck Pond
Pug Hill Farm
Moretown, VT
This project consisted of building a small duck pond utilizing greywater flowing out of a constructed wetland into an EPDM lined pond. Read More. |
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Cogenerating Passive Solar Greenhouse
Wild Branch Valley Farm
Craftsbury, VT- 2006
Earthbermed mushroom cave cogenerating heat for and with a 20’ x 48’ greenhouse. Read More. |
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Passive Solar Greenhouse
Dana Hill Farm
Waitsfield, VT-2004-06
This project called for creating a greenhouse attached to the south side of a house that would provide auxiliary heat and a buffer to cold for the main house structure. Read More. |
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Multi Function Barn
Tuberville, INC.
Colchester, VT
This project offered a challenge of combining multiple uses in one structure, on a limestone ridge line. Read More. |
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Honey Storage Facility
Honey Gardens
In 2008 Whole Farm Services built Honey Gardens first 24’ x 36’ raw honey storage facility. Cost = $30 sf.
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Seasonal Housing
Lake Winnepesaukee- Spider and Church Islands
With Docktor’s Construction
These projects exemplify seasonal housing for guests, workers, and low impact alternatives for your own personal retreat. These cabins are easy to heat, easy to clean, and are very affordable to build and maintain.
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Current Projects
Agricultural Processing and Marketing Facility
Caledonia Spirits & Honey Gardens Winery and Distillery- Hardwick, VT
November 2009
WFS was contracted for Hardwick, VT's next installation into their local agricultural revolution. This facility will support many farms through the value adding of berries, fruits, and herbs into fine spirited beverages. Slated for completion in January 2010.
Subterranean Root Cellar
The Farm School- Orange, MA.
Design/Build of a small subterranean dome cellar for storage and use in the programs for visiting schools. Construction slated for 2010.
Master Planning and Barn Design
Chestnut Trees Farm- Tivoli, NY
WFS has been contracted to design the operations of Chestnut Trees Farm. This farm will be raising hybrid and american chestnuts as well as other native street trees on a small diverisified farm in the Hudson Valley.
Passive Solar Greenhouse/Addition
YAPO Farm-Bedford, MA
Planning and structural design for a thermal mass enhanced passive sola Addition with a greenhouse acting as a primary heat source. Project is being comprised of a root cellar, greywater system, Spare room. and extra bathroom with composting toilet. Rain catchment and storm water are being addressed via small pond and swale system.
Winter CSA Crop Storage Plan/Design
Silvermine Farm
Sutton, MA
Planning the development of a CSA from 50 person to 500 and designing necessary capacity to meet proposed demand. Crop storage plan will focus on development of thermal mass enhanced walkin storage meeting the intermediate demands of the CSA and onsite bakery, combined with planning and design for build out of subterranean root cellar for 500 person CSA. Structural Modification and conceptual redesign of bicentennial farm structure.
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