Winner Profile-Samels Barn

BoY 2019, Samels Farm

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Consult our FAQ about barn rehabilitation – one of the most popular pages on our site.

Find out if any funding is available for barn restoration.

Review our directory of architects, contractors and other barn experts.

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Document your barn on the Michigan Barn & Farmstead Survey.

Borrow our exhibit showcasing Michigan barns and examples of adaptive re-use.

Schedule the Teamwork & Timbers hands-on barn-raising activity for your event or class.

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-Submit nomination for Barn of the Year. Applications accepted Oct. 15, 2024 – Jan. 15, 2025. Application Form

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–Submit entry for Contractor Directory

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