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    Build Smart. Deduct More.

    Why Timing — and the Right Builder — Matters More Than Ever

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    February 2, 2026



    FBi Buildings in Ohio

    For today’s farmers, every investment decision matters. From equipment purchases to facility improvements, the goal is simple: build smarter, protect long-term value, and maximize financial opportunity. Thanks to permanent bonus depreciation under the Big Beautiful Bill Act, that goal just became easier to achieve.

    With 100% bonus depreciation now permanent, farmers can deduct the full cost of a new agricultural building in the year it’s placed in service. That means a new pole barn, machine shed, livestock facility, or farm shop can provide immediate tax advantages, while also supporting long-term operational needs.

    But the tax benefit is only part of the equation.

    A building is a long-term asset, and how it’s designed and constructed matters just as much as when it’s built. That’s where choosing the right builder becomes critical.

    For more than 65 years, FBi Buildings has partnered with farmers to design and construct custom post-frame buildings built for durability, efficiency, and longevity. Established in 1958 and rooted in the Midwest, FBi brings decades of agricultural expertise to every project.

    Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, FBi Buildings takes an education-first approach. Their team works closely with customers to explain options, answer questions early, and ensure each building is designed around the farm’s specific needs, whether that’s equipment storage, livestock housing, grain handling, or future expansion.

    Today, FBi Buildings serves farmers in select Ohio counties and surrounding Midwest markets, combining regional knowledge with experienced crews to help streamline the building process from design through construction.

    With permanent bonus depreciation in place, now is a powerful time to invest, not just for tax savings, but for the long-term value of your operation. Pairing smart financial timing with a builder focused on engineered strength and clear guidance helps farmers make confident decisions that pay off for years to come.

    To learn more about agricultural building options or explore whether now is the right time to build, visit fbibuildings.com/ohio.

    New and beginning farmers
    My first recommendation in your journey is to start out with a local farming friend or mentor along with joining an organization like Ohio Farm Bureau.
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    Greg McGlinch

    Darke County Farm Bureau

    Growing Tomorrow Grant
    We’re just so thankful for the Farm Bureau and the foundation for helping put this together. And of course, the Boyert family for the vision they had with this grant. It’s jumping us forward 10 years. It’s unbelievable.
    Nathan and Jill Parriman's avatar
    Nathan and Jill Parriman

    Clermont County Farm Bureau

    Bringing the farm back to life
    I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
    Gretchan Francis's avatar
    Gretchan Francis

    Trumbull County Farm Bureau

    Youth pathways in Farm Bureau
    It wasn’t until I joined the Wilmington College Collegiate Farm Bureau that I truly saw how my passion could translate into leadership, advocacy and a career.
    Wyatt Morrow's avatar
    Wyatt Morrow

    Clinton County Farm Bureau

    Giving farmers a voice
    The issue of property taxation remains as one of the biggest challenges our members face today. Ensuring agricultural property is valued for its agricultural potential and not development is critical to the continued success of Ohio agriculture.
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    Matt Aultman

    Darke County Farm Bureau

    Select Partner Program
    Through the Select Partner program, we became educated in farm insurance and weren't just selling policies. It became more and more clear why farmers need an advocate like Ohio Farm Bureau.
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    Chad Ruhl

    Farm manager, CSI Insurance

    Advocacy
    So many of the issues that OFBF and its members are advocating for are important to all Ohioans. I look at OFBF as an agricultural watchdog advocating for farmers and rural communities across Ohio.
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    Mary Smallsreed

    Trumbull County Farm Bureau

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