Wednesday, July 1, 2009












Pouring concrete in first cow alley.



Installation of piping in tunnels.


















Sidewall curtain installation finished, preparing for placement of slot pipes and plumber installing water line in the tunnel.











Placement of steel posts for gates around the milking station holding pen.














Installing the first of six slot pipe manure tubes that are precast concrete.











Pouring concrete for freestall cow beds.











Placing the VMS for visitors room.











Trenching for conduits and electrician Eric Ketterman wiring a box. Two of Cecil Martin's sons along for the day.










Painting the visitors VMS room and preparing to pour concrete for the central walkway.