Carpet farming continues to grow up.
Corrugated steel bins constructed from used oatmeal containers and discarded tin cans are so old school. Today’s hardcore toy farmers can store their commodities in realistic grain set ups and buildings.
Freeport, Illinois, artist Eric Schaney creates farm grain setups in 1/64th scale using 3D printers. Customers can choose from in-stock storage bins, holding tanks, tower dryers, grain legs, dump buildings, the augers and downspouts to connect them. Or they can customize grain bins and accessories to mimic their own farm down to the exact number of rings and roof vents…