Memories of the Haymow’s Seasonal Cycles
by Jim Verwer, Member of Ontario Barn Preservation, originally published in the St Marys’ Journal Argus At this time of…
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My Journey Creating an Old Barn Survey: Bowen Pausey, University of Guelph
As the winter 2021 semester comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the unique journey I have taken…
Barn Specia-List is live
Our new list is live!! But give it some time to populate! We would like to encourage you to join…
Looking for new Board Member
Have your say in the direction of this organization! Do you have the barn disease (love of barns)? There is…
Looking for Secretary Volunteer
We need your heeaaaalp!! OBP is growing quickly. And many hands make light work. The interest is spreading and we…
Barn Frame Anatomy
This short video illustrates the key components in a classic timber frame barn!
Setting up the OBP Barn Survey Project: by Bowen Pausey, University of Guelph
Two months ago, the only time I thought of barns was when I’d drive by them on the way out…
Vernon Bailey’s recital of Charlie Smith’s poem “The Barn”
Thank you to Vernon Bailey and Charlie Smith for their wonderfuly contribution of this stirring ode to, of all things,…
A Farmer’s Tasks in Winters Past: Some Reflections and Advice: Part 5 of 5
by John C. Carter Conclusion: A Canadian winter was described by and used by authors for various reasons. Joseph Neilson…
A Farmer’s Tasks in Winters Past: Some Reflections and Advice: Part 4 of 5
by John C. Carter Winter Travel: In Emigration, an 1834 volume of letters from emigrants now settled in Upper Canada,…