Research Farm Relocation Joe Hess

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Research Farm Relocation - Joe Hess

• Auburn Administration wishes to Place a
  Technology Park at Site of Current Research Farm
• Relocate Poultry Farm to College of Ag Land Some
  Distance Away
• Administration Wishes Us to Move Quickly
• We Hope to Avoid Loss of Quality in Facilities

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Research Farm Relocation - Joe Hess

• Participate with Department Head in Negotiations
  with Administration
• Deal with Architects in Costing New Farm Project
• Visit Similar Facilities at PSU, UGA, LSU, UA and
  MSU
• Plan for Future Research Needs of Department

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Research Farm Relocation - Joe Hess

• Interactions with
• Administration - Auburn University
• Administration - College of Ag
• Architectural Consulting Firm
• University Architects
• Faculty - Poultry Science Department
• Staff - Poultry Science Department