Farm Business Resources
Indiana Farm Bureau is here to help your business grow and thrive. We provide educational webinars, documents and expertise to help you make informed decisions and build a strong future for your operation.
A Look at IRS Section 180 Tax Deductions
Farmers can claim tax deductions on fertilizer already present in soil when purchasing land under Section 180 of the Internal Revenue Code, offering potential write-offs of hundreds or thousands of dollars per acre. However, this "residual fertility" deduction lacks clear IRS guidance and could cost far more than budgeted if widely claimed across the country. Farmers considering this deduction should understand the risks involved, as improper claims could result in significant financial penalties.
Farm Business & Diversification Conference
Indiana Farm Bureau hosted a virtual Farm Business & Diversification Conference with sessions on:
- Smart Digital Marketing
- Krista Stillwell, Stillwell+Co
- Adding Agritourism & Events to Your Farming Operation -
- Bruce Herr, Dash 90 Wines
- Shelley McDaniel, Tanglewood Weddings and Events Barn
- Chris & Marah Steele, Steele Farms
- Building Direct-to-Consumer Markets Through Strong Customer Engagement
- Ruth Ann Roney, Tuttle Orchards
- Joe Vosburgh, Almost Paradise Farm
- Joelle Orem, Orem Farms
- Lauren Flanders, Simply from Scratch
- Food Industry Overview: Launching Your New Product
- Patrick Nycz, Food Engineering and Management Institute at Purdue University
- Unique Product & Market Opportunities
- Kristi Koger, L&K Farms
- Brenda & Keegan Hash, Morning Harvest Produce
The full virtual conference can be viewed by clicking the button below and filling out the form. Some sessions were prerecorded and are available below.
Note: You will need to input your name, email and county to view the recordings.
Click here to watch the conference
Thank you to our sponsor, Farm Credit Mid-America. Click the button below for more diversification resources.
