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THE GENERATIONAL FARM SHED

In a positive trend, more and more “farm kids” are electing to return to the land compared to a decade ago.

With this generational partnership in mind, Respected Farmers see the value in ramping up their investment in farm infrastructure that makes ‘coming home’ a more attractive proposition.

Better working conditions and time efficient work practices mean that Top Producers are including a BIG new shed as part of their legacy in the succession planning phase. 1952 -

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The long-awaited return of ‘legacy farming’ is here

Gone, it seems, is the “despair” of 20 years ago when kids walked off the land

now they’re returning in droves as the rural sector booms, which means more and more sheds are being invested in with an eye to the future.

The family farm revival has been driven in part by investment in infrastructure as farmers now think “family long term”, particularly when it comes to sheds. Take for example…

Paul and Anne Jones from “Riverview” at Koolunga who recently invested in a 21m x 48m x 6.4m MEGA Machinery shed & Workshop because they liked the “structural integrity” and “outstanding quality” of the Grant Sheds product. They said, “It was well worth the investment, and itwillbenefitourfarmingoperationsforgenerationstocome.”

Brett & Geoff McEwan from Inglewood in Victoria. Geoff’s father started a dryland dairy before WWII. Geoff took the farm over and grew it and has now welcomed son Brett and his family. The 15m sliding roof fertiliser shed Geoff purchased from Grant Sheds means, “Brettwillgeta good20yearsoutofit”. He also said he invested in the shed because no one else makes them and Grant Sheds reputation and quality of product gave him confidence that it would be a solid long-term investment.

Tom & Andrew Weckert near Brinkworth SA. For the better part of 150 years the Weckert family has farmed “Angle Grove.” Tom is the fifth generation and they recently invested in a 15m x 36m x 6.3m drive through machinery shed from Grant Sheds. Infrastructure investments like this are part of a secure future because Tom one day wants to offer his three children the same opportunity to continue the vibrant family tradition.

If you’re thinking “generational farming” there are few better places to start than a quality shed from Grant Sheds. Keep reading for more “generational shed” ideas to help your planning process, plus read on for a very special offer.

Read on for:

3 How you can encourage the next generation to stay on the land: 21 “Generational Shed” ideas (Page 4 onwards)

3 Keys to shed longevity include engineering specs (page 10) & size considerations (page 14)

3 Special “Generational Sheds” Offer available NOW - see page 3

FREE BONUS OFFER “FOR MY FAMILY”

GENERATIONAL SHED WELCOME KIT

A ‘Generational Shed’ is a big deal. It’s an important investment in the longevity of your operations, and a ‘legacy project’ for many Respected Farmers.

To help you “commission” your new farm shed, we’ve created a FREE special “Welcome Kit” valued at around $1000. It comes with all sheds 15m x 30m x 5m and larger when ordered before 31/10/23.

Here’s everything you get:

Welcome Kit part #1:

Metal work bench because you can never have too much bench area! We know it will be covered in your “stuff” within a few weeks, so we thought we’d include it to help get started the right way!

Welcome Kit part #2:

‘Welcome to the Family’ Glass front bar fridge because there’s nothing better than ending a hard day or week with a coldie… and it’s right there in your shed, you don’t even have to go to the house to get started!

Welcome Kit part #3:

Celebratory first carton of beer for the fridge to help you “wet the head” as it were… invite your mates and their families over to help, (or maybe not, the buggers probably won’t leave in a hurry!)

*Total Value: around $1,000.00*

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We look forward to working with you on your new shed project and we promise to help you out every step of the way. Just a quick word before you decide to engage Grant Sheds to ensure the best possible result for us all. *To be eligible for the Generational Shed Welcome Kit bonus items, your verbal order must be placed between 1/8/23 & 31/10/23 & deposit must be paid within 7 days of placing your verbal order. *Payment terms for your shed will be provided at the time of placing your order. If you confirm your order by paying the deposit you will be deemed to have agreed to the payment terms *The brands of the bonus items offered are at Grant Sheds discretion & are restricted to sheds ordered that are 15m x 30m x 5m and larger. Where there is any doubt, Grant Sheds can clarify if you check prior to ordering. *You can choose your preferred beer brand from a list provided to you. *Bonus item value is approximate *Before ordering or otherwise relying on information in this publication, you must seek advice from your own independent advisors on how the tax rulings may apply to your specific circumstances. *Immediate tax deductions are subject to the continuation of these as set by government & ATO. *Photos used in this publication are for illustration purposes only. *A complete list of terms & conditions for the bonus offer and for shed purchases are available from Grant Sheds.

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Generational Farm Workshop Sheds

1 6th Generation of Yorke Peninsula farmers

Rundle Farming, Kulpara, Upper Yorke Peninsula SA

“We couldn’t have hoped for a better shed!” Mark Rundle

27m x 60m x 7.5m MEGA Workshop & Machinery Shed. Fully enclosed. 1x12m & 1x18m mega wide beams on 1 side. Glideeasy, bottom roll sliding doors at beams and on 1 end, 2x5.5m wide industrial roller doors (RHS in above photo). Skylights.

2 2 Generations of Riverland Growers

The Rundle family wanted a “decent workshop” to make it more pleasant doing machinery maintenance and making things, regardless of weather conditions. Also, they wanted a machinery shed with easy access to trucks, tractors etc “We decided to build a shed that increased our machinery storage AND have a new farm workshop to use for the next 20+ years,” Mark notes.

“Everything we asked to have in the shed has been done just as we wanted…we couldn’t have hoped for a better shed.”

Louis Curtis, Riverland SA

21 Grant Sheds over 30 yrs

“The investment in a shed allows easy machinery maintenance, makes the machines last longer & the resale value is hugely better.”

Louis Curtis (at left with Brenton, Grant Sheds)

18m x 63m x 6.3m MEGA Workshop & Machinery Shed. 27m of the shed (this end) is a fully enclosed workshop with 6x4.5m wide glide-easy bottom roll sliding doors for security. The other end is open one side in 9m bays.

Louis has forged ahead of the footsteps of his hardworking, Italian migrant father. Recognising that farming enterprises need to get bigger & be more efficient, he’s now growing a large area of almonds & grapes. He notes the importance of shedding the expensive machinery assets of the business. “I can’t handle spending half a million dollars on a harvester then leaving it outside. If you do, wiring breaks down, paint fades, hoses decay, LCD screens black out. Everything should be stored inside, undercover.” With 21 Grant sheds on his properties, Louis is practicing what he says.

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Generational Farm Workshop Sheds

4 Generations in Hummocks region SA

Taylors of ‘SeaView’ & ‘Pine Park, Port Wakefield

30m x 42m x 7m MEGA Workshop & Machinery Shed. Fully enclosed. 2x12m widespan beams, 6 glide-easy bottom roll sliding doors for machinery access, roller door for workshop access, dividing wall between the 2 areas.

Time, space & safety are the reasons Andrew, Richard & Brandon Taylor invested in this new MEGA shed. The family enterprise dates back 60 years and is now in its 4th generation. They’ve been able to centralise all their machinery in this mega shed and the dedicated workshop is clean and ideal for routine machinery servicing. Andrew says the shed adds value to his equipment and to the farm. “It’s a good decision and for young Brandon, it’s going to be a shed that will be here for his lifetime.”

Kernich Family Yamba & Brimbago SA

Rear view

Low sliding doors can be opened for breeze-through or for sheep access if used for on-farm sheep sales.

15m x 45m x 6.3m Workshop & Machinery Shed. 5x9m & 2x6m widespan beams, 10 full height glide easy, bottom-roll sliding doors across the front & 5 x 3m high sliding doors on other sides for easy access & breezeways.

Phil & Sandy had clear ideas on what they wanted for their long-awaited farm workshop that would make it a desirable and comfortable place to service & repair farm vehicles & machinery and be an enjoyable workspace for welding projects. Grant Sheds worked with them to recommend efficient ways to capture breezes, making it a better workspace in the summer.

With the likelihood of Chelsea joining them on the farm before long, this will be a 5th generation team with a bright future.

Soon to be 5th Generation

“This is the shed I’ve been waiting 45 years to enjoy!” Andrew Taylor

Generational Machinery Sheds

5 5 Generations of Mid North farmers

Doors in open position here.

“Grant Sheds is great to deal with from initial design to finished product. Shed is strong, quality good & communication is exceptional.” Mark Bigg (& son Liam at left)

30m x 78m x 8m MEGA Machinery Shed. Fully enclosed. 6 x 5m wide glide-easy, bottom roll sliding doors on one end gives up to 20m wide opening. An 18m widespan beam & 4x4.5m wide sliding doors on one side. 20 long skylights for natural light.

6 6th Generation Just Joined Family Farm

Mark Bigg, ‘Majula Farms’ Balaklava, SA

“I can come in with the air seeder, swing it around without unhooking it & just drop it in the shed. Later I can hook it on & swing it out again. Same with the header & combs so I’m not backing anything in much anymore. Sheds are never big enough, you always seem to run out of room.” With 20 year old son, Liam now home on the farm, Mark says, “I’m trying to stay a step ahead and think for the future, so I go big on the shed.” He’s also found that mechanics enjoy working in the clean, covered environment but laments, “They don’t offer a reduced fee for it !!”

Anthony Combe, ‘Graemoor’ Crystal Brook

“Sheds are never big enough. My advice..? Work out the size you think you need … and then DOUBLE IT… no kidding!”

Anthony Combe (at left with wife Gabby)

21m x 48m x 6.4m MEGA Machinery Shed. Fully enclosed for security, 4 x 12m mega widespan bays (including a drive-through section for long, combination air-seeder), 12 x 4m wide glide-easy, bottom roll sliding doors.

When Anthony Combe invested in this new shed, he wanted it big enough to protect ALL his valuable farm machinery, have wide bays & a drive-through bay for his long combination air-seeder so he could just drive in & turn the key off. No more time-consuming, reversing & unhitching. Now he says he’s filled the shed ...& wishes it was bigger! With 20 yr old son Angus now part of the family farm enterprise, they are all enjoying this shed that will stand for generations.

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Generational Machinery Sheds

4 Generations of YP farmers

21m x 48m x 6.8m MEGA Machinery Shed. 12m wide drivethrough section for the boom-sprayer on the left and a massive 18m wide, clearspan open bay on the right that has 4x4.5m wide, easy-glide, bottom roll sliding doors to enclose it.

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Greg & Sarah Klopp, Maitland, Yorke Peninsula

Greg believes that big productivity gains are achievable with large, expensive, reliable farm machinery but it means it really does need to be protected, from theft and the ravages of weather.

That’s why he bought a Mega Machinery Shed from Grant Sheds and is delighted with its strength and sturdiness. An additional benefit is that a water tank at the end of the shed, fed by the 1008m2 roof, saves 25,000 litres of water for every 1” of rain and Greg uses that for his crop spraying needs.

Rasheed’s of South East & Upper North SA

Brothers David, Nick & Jon

Rasheed own sheep & cattle near Kingston SE and at Orroroo & Yunta in the north. The northern properties have 8” average rainfall & it’s 24” in the SE.

When David bought his first Grant Shed in 2015 he expected it would be the last he’d need. Now in 2023, he has 6 Grant Sheds including Machinery, Hay & a Sliding Roof Fertiliser Shed.

One shed is never enough !!

15m x 30m x 6.3m Machinery Shed. Open one side with 2 x 9m and 2 x 6m widespan beams. This was the first of 6 Grant sheds for David Rasheed, ‘Boolapuckee’ Kingston SE

4th Generations, Farming 550km apart

Greg & Sarah Klopp. Enjoying the benefits of the biggest shed their family has ever owned.

“I

went with Grant Sheds due to the positive experience & help designing the shed. It got me a higher shed than originally intended for not much more money.” David Rasheed

Generational Machinery Sheds

9 3rd Generation Mixed Farming Operation

Paul Jones & Family, “Riverview” Koolunga SA

Paul Jones is a 3rd generation cropping, sheep & cattle farmer. When he was planning his new shed he first viewed 4 other Grant sheds in his area. He says he felt compelled to buy a Grant shed after seeing the quality & strength of the framing & doors and the universally positive recommendations. Wife Anne adds, “It was a smooth process from original enquiry to building.” Paul says it will benefit their farming operations for generations to come.

10 3rd Generation Mallee Farming Family

Niejalke tradition at ‘Yerrinan’ Pinnaroo, SA

Family farming continues at Pinnaroo with Todd & Bec Niejalke taking over from Jeff & Es and Jeff’s father before that. That tradition may continue, but there will be no pressure on Todd’s children. The Niejalke’s have 4 Grant sheds in a relationship that has spanned 3 decades. Todd explains that the shed buying process is easy, “Just a couple of phone calls to get help to plan the shed, order it and it’s underway. You don’t have to organize anything yourself really. Everyone is polite & easy to deal with.”

21m x 48m x 6.4m MEGA Workshop & Machinery Shed. 3x12m wide beams & easy-glide, bottom roll sliding doors on one side. A 12m beam & sliding doors on the other side creates a drive-through bay. Above: Paul, Anne, Paige & Taylor Jones in 2020.

15m x 30m x 5.1m Multi-Entry Machinery Shed for long & wide farm machinery. It’s open one end, plus a 6m wide-beam & 2 easyroll sliding doors on the back corner gives easy entry to the back of the shed.

“Quality shed, great customer service, fantastic builders. It’s ideal.” Todd Niejalke

“I’d definitely recommend Grant Sheds. The structural integrity is of outstanding quality.” Paul Jones

Generational Machinery Sheds

4th & 5th Generation Farmers

Double 15m x 30m x 6.3m Machinery Shed. A massive 30m x 30m shed space, open one end, fast-flow box gutter between them.

Above: Rachel & Scott Fraser with son Kolt (left) & Danny of Grant Sheds (right).

Fraser Family, “Rangevue” Quorn SA

Rachel & Scott have been undertaking a serious investment in farm infrastructure, building 8 Grant sheds over the past 15 years. Scott notes that the protection the sheds give his machinery means it’s an investment that quickly pays for itself. “When we sell the first piece of machinery that we store in there, I reckon we have the shed half paid for with the extra re-sale value.” And why he chooses Grant Sheds? “They’re easy to deal with. They have the builders, everything’s approved and we just go on with a normal day.”

Weckert Family, ‘Angle Grove’ Brinkworth SA

“Love our new shed. The whole process has been very simple. Great communication. Builders did a fantastic job.

15m x 36m x 6m Machinery Shed. Open both ends, gables clad & provision for future doors (which have since been added). Above: Danny Halupka (Grant Sheds), Tom Weckert & his father Andrew.

For nearly 150 years, and now run by 5th generation Tom, the Weckert family has passed the family farm baton since 1878, cropping at Brinkworth and running sheep at Orroroo. With their new shed, Tom explains, “We wanted to be able to drive the machines in, not have to unhook stuff, and just turn the key off.” They opted for a Grant shed due to the good service, easy single point of contact, clear pricing and timelines adhered to. “You know what you’re up for … and when the shed was delivered, it was standing within 3-4 days.”

5th Generation at Brinkworth SA

“A farm investment that quickly pays for itself.” Scott Fraser

” Tom Weckert

Grant Sheds MEGA Sheds

SHED EXPERT: “For longevity, these are my preferred farm sheds”

With years of engineering expertise under his belt, Stephen Carlsen is considered a “go-to guy” on Kangaroo Island when it comes to farm sheds.

Solid Universal Beam columns & webbed roof trusses, heavy duty fascia plates & roof to column connection plates. bolted with 8x20mm high tensile 8.8 bolts for a super strong connection.

“I’ve reviewed a number of shed companies, and as an engineer, it’s the sheer strength of ‘Grant’ sheds and attention to design detail that makes them stand out,” he said.

“They’re all pre-punched and can be erected with no problems at all. Some of the others, you have to do a lot of drilling, including the purlins and everything, but these are like a Meccano set that you just bolt together.”

Stephen says a key Grant Sheds feature is the foundations. The columns are bolted onto the concrete footings rather than set within the slab (see photo left) which ensures no rusting beneath the concrete.

Also of note is the extra strength of Grant Sheds purlins and framing joints (see photos above left & below) which create a solid structure that stands the test of extreme weather and time, plus allows for greater accuracy during the building process.

Heavy, welded steel baseplates & 4 large footings bolts anchor the shed. This creates a superior connection, prevents rusting issues and is better than nonwelded plating systems.

And Stephen says he’s experienced first-hand what happens when details like this are overlooked. Some shed roofs feel unstable as the builders are walking across them during construction.

“We’ve had sheds that have frightened us,” he concedes.

“But with Grant’s, we’re not afraid to walk across the roof. The purlins don’t buckle over.”

Stephen runs an engineering business that handles everything from machinery repairs to welding and steel fabrication and is well-placed to offer an opinion on what it takes these days to create a “generational shed” that will serve the farm family faithfully for decades to come.

Our unique, glide-easy bottom-roll sliding door system ‘locks’ them in position to prevent blow-offs.

A Heavy Duty, Welded Fascia Bracket creates a strong connection

B Solid Steel Cross Bracing in the roof & walls ensures the shed cannot ‘sway’ in high wind & uplift situations

C Fly Braces tie the bottom chord of the roof truss to each purlinprevents twisting in high wind, uplift conditions

*Structural details vary depenent upon shed type & size. Grant Sheds manufactures both Super-C & Mega Shed range

D Super Strong Open Web Roof Trusses & UB Columns for strength in these mega-sized farm sheds

E Galvanised ’Z’ Purlins & Girts overlap to give stronger connections than butt-jointed C-section alternatives

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F Hay Bale Bumpers protect rear wall when stacking (hay sheds only)

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4 Generations since 1914, Spalding SA

Trengove’s of Spalding, (mid north SA)

“They are strong sheds, competitively priced and the people at Grant Sheds are very easy to work with.” Tom Trengove

18m x 32.4m x 8.2m Mega Hay Shed. 8.1m bays ideal for 3 bales per bay, bale bumper rails to protect the back wall, large capacity ‘fast flow’ gutter system . Capacity approx. 1500 medium square bales.

Brothers Tom & Sam, & father Glen, focus their ‘Trengove Partners’ enterprise on sheep & cropping, including hay production. Quality retention was the reason they bought a mega hay shed. “We chose 8.2m height because we truck 3 high in the paddock, so when we unload we just have 3 lifts of 3 which is time efficient. It’s just a quick in & out,” Tom said. The 8.1m wide bays are perfect for 3x8’ bales. Tom & Sam have their own young families now. Time will tell if there is a 5th generation of Trengove farmers.

Andrew Whitehorn, Koolunga (mid north SA)

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“Exceptional service & a quality product keeps us coming back. We find communication has been delightful. We think Grant’s are still our best option.” Andrew Whitehorn

13m x 36m x 5.4m Hay Shed. Andrew Whitehorn invested in several hay sheds to increase financial returns. This one has 400 large square bale capacity & is open both ends. Options: open one end only or add sliding doors.

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Andrew & Danielle are focused grain growers. “Marketing is a big thing,” Andrew says. “You have to follow the markets & price streams & hope you make the right decisions.” In a bid to hedge that bet, the family have purchased 5 Grant sheds over the years. The hay sheds maintain the hay quality & provide a financial return when hay processors pay them to store quality hay that can be accessed through the year. With their teenage children showing keen interest in farming, it’s likely there will be a 5th generation coming home.

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5th Generation likely at Koolunga SA

Generational Hay & Fodder Sheds

15 5th & 6th Line of Multi-Generational Farmer

Porters of ‘Glenwood Park’ & ‘Portland’ Bundaleer SA

Brothers Greg & David Porter, run their Bundaleer properties with wives Sharon & Fiona and respective sons Tom & Dan. Porter’s have farmed here since the 1870’s. Sheds have been integral to managing their hay production. When asked why they bought a Grant shed, Tom & Greg noted that they were looking for a solid shed that would stand the test of time.

“We viewed Stephenson’s Grant shed & the quality spoke for itself. The robust build and speed of service sealed the deal with Grant’s.”

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Rowe Family, Princess Royal Station, Burra SA

Spanning properties from Sedan to the northern Flinders Ranges, the Rowe family run a successful, high quality, grain fed, beef production business as part of a multi-generational family farming enterprise. Simon & Andrea, with Jack, Katherine & Rebecca, follow in the footsteps of Simon’s father Bob & Andrea’s father Malcolm MacDonald (south-east) as well as the earlier generations on the Rowe side.

An enterprise this size needs major infrastructure, including 14 Grant sheds for storage of machinery, hay and smaller

18m x 40.5m x 7.3m MEGA Hay Shed. Open fronted, 8.1m bays for quick & easy loading in & out. Bale bumpers on rear wall protect wall iron. Large capacity, ‘fast-flow’ gutter system.

vehicles.

15m x 45m x 6.3m Super-C Hay Shed. Open one end & one side for easy access from multiple directions. 5 x 9m widespan beams on the 45m side. Just one of Princess Royal’s many Grant sheds.

5 Generations of SA Cattle Farmers

Katherine, Jack & Bec Rowe, and father Simon, enjoy a close working & family relationship.

“We love the shed! It looks brilliant. I’m really proud of it.”

Tom Porter

“We want our sheds to stand for 100+ years.” Greg Porter

Generational Hay & Fodder Sheds

4th Generation Mid-North Farmers

Stephenson’s of ‘Ardovie’ Spalding SA

4th generation Tyler Stephenson stepped up to manage the family farm, with his dedicated mother Pauline, when he was just 19 years old, after his father Kerry died suddenly in 2011. They do cropping & sheep & prefer to have their own equipment so as not to get caught up with sometimes unreliable contractors.

24m x 48.6m x 8.2m MEGA Hay Shed holds 3250 high density, large square bales, 9 bales high (10 at gable centre) & 3 bales per 8.1m bay. Bale bumpers on rear wall protect wall iron.

They also added a new Grant mega hay shed to their farm infrastructure and say it doesn’t take long to pay for itself with the better prices for shedded hay that retains colour & quality.

Sam Mumford, Kangaroo Island, SA

Sam is an optimistic person by nature. After being burnt out by the 2019-20 Kangaroo Island bushfires, he said, “There’s no point being a pessimistic bastard because that job’s already been taken.”

And with wife Helen and 3 sons, he said, “How cool is it that we get to rebuild with our kids?”

15m x 32.4m x 5.7m Super-C Hay Shed. 3 x 10.8m widespan beams. Universal Beam (UB) front columns for additional strength where frequent traffic increases collision risk. This shed built on Ben Mumford’s KI farm that Sam manages.

And talking of his experience with Grant Sheds, he said, “The sheds are bullet proof. Engineered to the max, which is fantastic. I love them.”

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6 Generations of South Aussie Farmers

“The hay shed ensures the quality of the hay is maintained & commands a higher price.”

Tyler Stephenson

“These sheds are bullet proof.Ilovethem.”

Sam Mumford (with Danny of Grant Sheds at left)

Advice from farmers who’ve recently built a farm shed

If you’re thinking about the dimensions of “Generational Shed” should be, heed this advice. With farms and machinery getting bigger almost every year Respected Farmers agree…

“It’s never big enough!”

Part of the planning process Grant Sheds takes farmers through factors in likely uses, future growth and of course budget. The message however is clear for anyone in the market for a Generational Shed… make it as big as you can!

Here’s what they say:

Matthew Thiel from Pinnaroo built a 15m x 36m x 6.3m drive through machinery shed in 2018. “When I thought about putting this shed up, it is probably a bit bigger than what I needed. But as I found out when I put up the previous one, it’s never big enough. So, yeah. I reckon everyone should put up a bigger shed than what they need. Work out what you want and then add another half or so. It’s bigger than we need but we will fill it up, we can whack a bit more gear in there yet.”

Andrew Weckert from Brinkworth said, “Sheds are never big enough so go as large as you can.”

Mark Bigg from Balaklava invested in a huge 20m x 78m x 7.5m shed, “So I can come in with the air seeder, swing it around without unhooking it and just drop it in the shed. Same with the header and combs so I’m not backing anything in much anymore. Sheds are never big enough, you always seem to run out of room, or things creep in from the side there or maybe I’ve got too much sh*t! I’m trying to stay a step ahead and think for the future, so I go big on the shed.”

Peter and Jackie Shultz from Loxton built a 15m x 48m shed with 12m openings “Which means we can fit weedicide units and spray plants. With the old shed we never had enough room. Now we can take a loaded semi in there. Now it’s probably a third full but I’ll bring my older stuff in and there’ll still be room for a while. It’s been something we’ve needed for a long time.”

When it comes to Generational Sheds, as farmers say… “Size DOES Matter!”

Now is a great time to get your SIZE MATTERS Mega Shed.

Let the team at Grant Sheds guide you through a process to discover the best shed type, size & layout to suit your own personal & farm circumstances. We can show you a few options to help you make your decision. Then, when you’re ready to order, we’ll make everything easy for you.

Sorry gents, they say size doesn’t matter (wink wink), but when it comes to Generational Sheds it seems like it’s a case of “Go Big or Go Home.”

More Generational Farm Sheds

Rowntree’s of Ardrossan

5 Generations of Yorke Peninsula farmers

Ben wanted a shed suitable for protecting his large, expensive farm machinery that could also be used for on-farm grain storage when needed. With design help from Grant Sheds, Ben settled on this massive shed with the grain lining and extra load-bearing strength in the walls to cover both needs.

And why Grant Sheds?

20m x 36m x 6m Dual Purpose Grain & Machinery Shed. 4 x 5m wide easy-glide sliding doors on bottom roll tracks that open onto outrigger frames allows the full 20m end of the shed to be opened up. 3.5m grain lining allows grain storage at harvest.

5th Generation returns to Kangaroo Island

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“I realised you’ve got a pretty good name in the shed building industry.” And the experience met his expectations from planning to construction. “I couldn’t speak highly enough of it,” Ben says.

Florance Families, ‘Vivonne Heights’ K.I.

K.I. farmer, Damien Florance says, “You’ve got to do what you’re good at.” And on his family’s 3000 acres of property, they’re very good at sheep & cattle.

26m x 24m MEGA Sheep Yard Cover improves conditions for sheep and farm workers alike. Shade in the summer and keeping sheep dry in the winter allows shearing to continue unabated by wet weather.

They’ve invested in their sheep enterprise with this shearing yards cover. A similar yard cover on another property & 2 Grant Sheds sliding roof fertiliser sheds shows their commitment to executing farm infrastructure improvements for ongoing benefit. Son Lachie returned to the family farm recently & they have a very bright 5th generation future.

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‘Young’ Archer in this 2015 photo above, has now joined the family farm along with brother Fergus. Father Ben (left) & grandfather Brenton (right).

Annette & Damien Florance, joined by son to be 5th generation farmers

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Generational Hay & Fodder Sheds

21 Generations of Business, but not all farming

Peter Freeman, Renmark Business was his family background but Peter’s enthusiasm for ag saw him diversify. During 40 years producing almonds, Peter has always been keen to minimise chemicals & water use & reduce workload at harvest. Shoring up the future was why he invested in 2 big sheds. At harvest they save the effort & danger of tarpaulin use if rain is likely. The ability to store the nuts quickly, continue harvesting & deliver to processors as fits their schedules means the sheds ‘cycle through’ a large tonnage of almonds.

17m x 37.5m x 5.3m Dual Purpose Almond & Machinery Shed. Outside of the almond season, valuable farm machinery is stored in the shed to protect it from the ravages of our harsh Aussie sun.

FREE BONUS OFFER “FOR MY FAMILY” GENERATIONAL SHED WELCOME KIT

A ‘Generational Shed’ is a big deal. And it’s the BIG new sheds that help improve working comfort, safety levels, efficiency and farm security that will entice the next generations to continue your family tradition of a good life on the land. It’s an important investment in the longevity of your operations, and a ‘legacy project’ for many Respected Farmers.

To help you “commission” your new farm shed, we’ve created a FREE special “Welcome Kit”

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This offer ends October 31 so don’t delay. *T&C’s Apply

“Almonds need a lot of expensive machinery so I don’t like having it out in the weather. The dual purpose of this shed is ideal. ”

Peter Freeman