Now Is The Time To Evaluate Your Building Infrastructure

As activity increases on your operation, it may be time to improve or even replace a few of the buildings and sheds on your property.  Dan Nyberg, training manager for Morton Buildings, recommends that producers evaluate and develop priorities for their building infrastructure.

“Some older buildings may be too small, and there for no longer efficient, due to the building’s size or the height of doors.  Now expanding a door opening is an option.  Adding height is usually very expensive and if a structure is not tall enough it probably has too small of a footprint to work well.”

Nyberg noted that some older buildings may be depreciated, so it’s best to contact your tax adviser about the wisest investment for your operation.  Also, Nyberg said it’s a good idea to plan for possible changes in your farm’s personnel, such as bringing in a younger family member into the operation.

“Consider the plans that they have.  So operations are looking for additional revenue sources to support more personal.  Make sure you’re considering the necessary infrastructure to support those plans that are in place.”

Nyberg said a successful infrastructure strategy means evaluating what has worked and what hasn’t and then giving thought to how to best address your building needs.

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