Wood Fencing

Wood Fencing Purpose:

7-Acre Urban Farm – Cultivate Academy-CTX

Location: 1000 S. Knob St., Temple, TX 76501

The perimeter wooden fence surrounding the 7-acre Urban Farm serves both functional and aesthetic purposes. It provides a clear boundary for the farm, enhances safety, and supports the vision for a beautiful, structured, and educational agricultural space. The fence integrates seamlessly with the farm’s sustainability mission, creating a safe, private, and inspiring environment for students, families, and community partners.

Description

Material and Design

Constructed from sustainably sourced, treated wood, the fence balances durability with environmental responsibility. The vertical slat design, finished in a natural wood tone, reinforces the farm-inspired aesthetic and complements the character of the Urban Farm.

Height and Structure

Standing approximately 6–10 feet tall, the structure provides the privacy and security needed for daily operations while maintaining a welcoming, open feel along key community-facing edges.

Additions and Features

Purposeful features may be integrated into the fence, including:

• Planter boxes for herbs, flowers, or pollinator plants
  
  

• Trellises to support climbing crops and native vines
  
  

• Educational signage and displays created by Cultivate Academy-CTX students
  
  

• Art panels to reinforce the Urban Farm’s identity as a creative agricultural hub
  Purpose

Safety and Security

• Boundary Protection: Fully encloses the 7-acre site, protecting crops, tools, equipment, livestock (if present), and instructional spaces from unauthorized access.
  
  

• Controlled Entry: Strategically placed gates allow safe and managed access for staff, students, and visitors.
  
  

Visual and Acoustic Buffer

• Privacy: Creates a comfortable sense of enclosure for student learning, cooking demos, markets, and workshops.
  
  

• Noise Reduction: Reduces interruptions from the train line on the west side and traffic near Knob Street.
  
  

Aesthetic and Branding

• Farm Identity: The natural wood finish supports the Urban Farm’s rustic, agricultural, and community-centered branding.
  
  

• Creative Expression: The fence provides a canvas for murals, inspirational words, science vocabulary (e.g., photosynthesis, regeneration, biodiversity), and student art.
  
  

Environmental Functionality

• Plant Support: Serves as a trellis for beans, cucumbers, passionflower, native vines, and pollinator-friendly flora.
  
  

• Windbreak: Reduces wind impact across garden beds, teaching areas, and outdoor seating zones.
  
  

Educational Opportunities

• Teaching Tool: Offers hands-on lessons in carpentry, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and plant growth.
  
  

• Community Engagement: Creates opportunities for student-led workshops on eco-friendly construction and design integration.
  Sustainability Integration

• Eco-Friendly Materials: Built with reclaimed or sustainably harvested wood to reflect the stewardship values of Cultivate Academy-CTX.
  
  

• Low Maintenance: Treated using non-toxic, long-lasting protective finishes.
  
  

• Wildlife Habitat: Sections may include bird boxes, pollinator habitats, and vertical grow features to increase biodiversity and support local ecosystems.
  Overall Impact

The wooden perimeter fence at the 7-acre Urban Farm is far more than a property boundary. It embodies the mission of Cultivate Academy-CTX by uniting safety, sustainability, creativity, and education. The fence strengthens the Urban Farm as a model of environmental stewardship, agricultural learning, and community engagement—a vibrant teaching landscape in the heart of East Temple.

Step 1. Calculate Perimeter (7-acre property)

Area of property: 7 acres
1 acre = 43,560 sq. ft.
7 × 43,560 = 304,920 sq. ft.

Assume a rectangle with a 2:1 ratio (length twice width).

Let width = W, length = 2W

Area = 2W × W = 2W² ≈ 304,920
W² ≈ 152,460 → W ≈ 390 ft (approx.)
L = 2 × 390 ≈ 780 ft

Full Perimeter
Perimeter = 2(L + W) = 2(780 + 390)
Perimeter ≈ 2 × 1,170 = 2,340 linear ft

Since you only want half of the perimeter fenced:

Half Perimeter ≈ 1,170 linear ft

Step 2. Cost Breakdown (for ~1,170 linear ft of 10-ft wooden fence)

Materials (10-ft Wooden Fence)

Estimated range: $25–$45 per linear ft

• Low: 1,170 × $25 = $29,250
  
  

• High: 1,170 × $45 = $52,650
  
  

Labor

Estimated range: $10–$20 per linear ft

• Low: 1,170 × $10 = $11,700
  
  

• High: 1,170 × $20 = $23,400
  
  

Reinforced Posts (10–15% of subtotal: materials + labor)

Low subtotal:
$29,250 (materials) + $11,700 (labor) = $40,950
10% of $40,950 ≈ $4,095

High subtotal:
$52,650 (materials) + $23,400 (labor) = $76,050
15% of $76,050 ≈ $11,408

Permits

Estimated range: $500–$1,500

Gates (1–2 gates, optional)

Estimated range: $300–$1,500 each

Step 3. Total Estimated Cost (Half Perimeter Only)

Low End (no gates):
Materials: $29,250
Labor: $11,700
Reinforced posts: $4,095
Permits (low): $500
Total ≈ $45,545

High End (no gates):
Materials: $52,650
Labor: $23,400
Reinforced posts: $11,408
Permits (high): $1,500
Total ≈ $88,958

With Gates (1–2):

• Add $300–$1,500 for 1 gate
  
  

• Add $600–$3,000 for 2 gates
  
  

Approximate range with gates:
$45,800 – $92,000

Notes (still applicable)

• A 10-ft wooden fence is uncommon, so reinforced posts and bracing are essential.
  
  

• Costs vary by wood type (cedar vs. pine) and treatment.
  
  

• Sealing/staining ($1–$2/sq. ft.) is recommended to extend the life of the fence.
  
  

• Local zoning may require special approval for a 10-ft fence height, especially along road-facing sides or near neighboring properties.