Dean Gangwer talks about why he chose a 160-Head Barn to finish cattle

[@charlestakusi9839]

I am so proud of you too sir. You are everything we admire in our American farmer. I would love to meet a farmer of your exact caliber. Again, I salute you sir.

[@nathanaelmiller9282]

Thank you so much for caring for your animals like you do. The people who appreciate your food also appreciate that you care for your animals.

[@SummitEPC]

We're grateful to the people who spend their days trying to feed the world! Thanks for the encouragement to us and our customers Nathanael!

[@pauleng883]

Very good to see animals in a top class environment. Top class guys.

[@jimgarnett2966]

Very nice and clean facility. One of the nicest I've seen.

[@colinmayes9446]

A very good video, and your animals look fantastic, they are well cared for and it shows.

[@SummitEPC]

Thank you, Colin. Dean takes very good care of his livestock.

[@jumbo1069]

Awesome facility. Excellent layout. Work smarter not harder.

[@SummitEPC]

Thank you, Jim!

[@oby-1607]

What an awesome cattle facility. Dean has a real appreciation for his cattle. I have been looking at this idea for some time and this is a very good example for me to follow. Getting tired of the wild, wild west attitude of cattle just running everywhere and the manure going everywhere but where it should.

[@SummitEPC]

Hi there! Whenever you're ready to discuss your project further give us a call at [phone]. We will be able to walk you through your different facility options.

[@Sheyi_Voltron1]

This is a dream. I want to come visit your farm to aquire some knowledge on how to build mine.

[@vladdracula8014]

This an amazing cow lot an I would love to use this video in my comparison of cow feed yards .

[@baltazarresendez3990]

Awesome, job well done.👍

[@robertsumma9157]

I’m Lafayette love to see their barn not to far away

[@SummitEPC]

Hi Robert! If you're interested, please call our office at 800-213-0567.

[@lifeonthelandarosa9627]

How often do you clean out the pens?

[@SummitEPC]

Hi, there! That's a great question. A lot of it will depend on how many head are in the barn but most of the time it's anywhere from 2-3 times per month.

[@justinadkins8034]

So your able to keep the cattle in there all year long? Did feild rotation just not work for you?

[@SummitEPC]

Hi, Justin. Yes. this customer keeps the cattle in his building all year.

[@philmccoy2808]

I would love the opportunity to speak with you, as I have been considering this concept. Your is the size I would like to discuss.

[@SummitEPC]

Hi Phil. Please feel free to call into our office at 800-213-0567.

[@philmccoy2808]

@@SummitEPC I will contact you today. Is there someone specific to ask for?

[@SummitEPC]

@@philmccoy2808 The team answering the phone will be able to help you.

[@philmccoy2808]

@@SummitEPC Thank you

[@jackbarry9469]

Installed ready to go with gates etc what was the cost

[@SummitEPC]

Hi, Jack! Our portion of the project was only the building shell. To get an idea at cost, this is what we generally tell our customers. All of these prices are per head, except for the cow calf pricing, that is per pair. Bed pack: $800 - 1200 Deep Pit: $1000-1400 PacSlat: $900-$1300 Cow-Calf: $1600 - $3600

[@toddhall4611]

@@SummitEPC how Far East can you guys build?

[@SummitEPC]

@@toddhall4611 Hi, Todd! The farthest east we go to is Ohio.

[@toddhall4611]

@@SummitEPC that’s a bummmer. I’m located in PA

[@SummitEPC]

@@toddhall4611 Here's an overview of our beef page that explains a little more about Summit and our partnership with Settje: www.summitepc.com/beef

[@DustinASmith]

What are the dimensions of this barn and the pen sizes?

[@SummitEPC]

Hello! This particular building is 54' x 144' split into four pens with a 30' manure bay in the center of the building. Each pen is approximately 28 x 54.

[@Theblindfarmer]

The big question I have will a 160 head facility as of that one will it pay for itself meaning can it carry enough cattle to make the payment of the barn

[@SummitEPC]

That's a great question! There are a lot of variables that go into this answer. We would be glad to discuss those with you over the phone. Please give us a call at 800.213.0567.

[@jwhitley101whitleyfarms9]

@@SummitEPC we are looking into building a monoslope about this size for our operations and leave room to expand it down the road is that something that can be built In

[@jwhitley101whitleyfarms9]

Rule of thumb is make sure you are already profitable before you jump In kind of like when I told you a little 95 up Kubota was an awesome hay tractor you said you didn't think about them much and farming lie from Pennsylvania said spend a fortune on a new jd which he now has more equipment then land you just cant outsource yourself to quickly take the time use what works and gets the money coming in then add more by going with a finishing barn good luck to you i know you have had challenges that flood sure wiped out your area

[@FBiBuildings1958]

@@jwhitley101whitleyfarms9 Absolutely!

[@mgcostello]

Did you consider slats?

[@SummitEPC]

Hi, Martin. This customer did not want slats for his building.

[@AWorldOfSustainableSolutions]

What is the cost of this?

[@SummitEPC]

Hi, Tim. Here's a better idea of how costs are broken down for our facilities. The prices listed below are per head prices (depending on the type of barn you're interested in doing). • Bed pack: $800 - 1200 • Deep Pit: $1000-1400 • PacSlat: $900-$1300 • Cow-Calf: $1600 - $3600

[@trd3945]

@@SummitEPC Thank you for the fast reply. Do you also do construction/ground work or is that done by local construction companies?

[@SummitEPC]

@@trd3945 We do not handle any of the site prep work that would need to be done prior to construction.

[@shootermcgee628]

Do your ornery cows ever get out through the feed bunks?

[@SummitEPC]

Hi, Shooter! To our knowledge, there's never been any cows that have gotten out through the feed bunks.

[@shootermcgee628]

@@SummitEPC Thank you. I'm looking to build a small similar version of this possibly. We want to house 40 head with a future outlook of adding on. Do you have a contact that I can consult with? I'm in Western Pennsylvania. Thank you

[@SummitEPC]

@@shootermcgee628 We, unfortunately, do not build in Western Pennsylvania. We primarily build in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. I would recommend visiting nfba.org and see if you can find a builder in your area.

[@shootermcgee628]

@@SummitEPC will do. Thanks

[@kenneththompson6061]

How big is this building

[@SummitEPC]

This facility is 54' x 144' More details can be found on our website. www.summitepc.com/beef/past-projects Please let us know if you need any additional information.

[@cutlergeneralstore234]

Dean Gangwer stops by the store quite a bit!

[@SummitEPC]

He's a great customer as well!

[@cutlergeneralstore234]

For sure!

[@pieterjacobs4090]

It is nice and clean.

[@lacruz3771]

How much did that building cost you ??

[@SummitEPC]

Hi Manny! Price per head for our facilities usually ranges somewhere between Bed pack: $800 - 1200 Deep Pit: $1000-1400 PacSlat: $900-$1300 Cow-Calf: $1600 - $3600

[@bdub78dub90]

Sort of surprised being in Indiana you don't have drop down curtain walls. Like on a chicken or turkey house.

[@SummitEPC]

All of our customers have an option to include curtains on their buildings. They do not come standard with our buildings.

[@leonardjombe]

Good plan

[@tf7274]

If you have a chicken producer near by...even a tandem load of chicken manure will get the cattle manure heating...

[@susan.boodhooragbir3561]

what you do with the manure?

[@SummitEPC]

Hi Cham, the owner of the building usually stores the manure until ready to spread it as fertilizer over row crops. You can find out more information about the fertilizer value of manure and manure management here: www.summitlivestock.com/news-events/new-manure-management-information-for-feedlot-operators/

[@wtolar25]

I wonder how much that facility would cost?

[@SummitEPC]

Hi Will! For this type of facility, you're looking at anywhere from $800 - $1200 per head.

[@coltoncrum7452]

Hi uncle Dean

[@PrincessLadyChang]

👍

[@selfaware114]

There is one drawback those animals are meant to do walking and grazing. I have only five head and they do make pudding . I’m new to the game however I see happy cattle. They walk a little to water then hay feeder and bunk . I have large stall fresh bedding every day and I control manure with composting as well. It just seems like the chicken house mentality. I would have to se it in person I guess. Maybe it’s okay . Not judging . More of a hobby with me.

[@SummitEPC]

These facilities aren't meant for everyone. Thank you for your opinion. If you get a chance, you'll have to check one out.

[@judenemanderson5244]

one day one day sweet jesus :)

[@notafuckinpplperson8233]

Manurrrrr

[@KoreanFarM-bj9cx]

300 acres ==> rich farmer