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Topeka Farm Show

Jan 6 - 8, 2026

Topeka, KS

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Dakota Farm Show

Jan 6 - 8, 2026

Vermillion, SD

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KC Remodel & Garden Show

Jan 9 - 11, 2026

Kansas City, MO

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Great Lakes Crop Summit

Jan 27 - 28, 2026

Mt. Pleasant, MI

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Sioux Falls Farm Show

Jan 28 - 30, 2026

Sioux Falls, SD

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WABA Home Show

Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2026

Wichita, KS

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Watertown Winter Farm Show

Feb 11 - 14, 2026

Watertown, SD

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Hawkeye Farm Show

Mar 3 - 5, 2026

Cedar Falls, IA

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Siouxland Home Show

Mar 6 - 8, 2026

Sioux City, IA

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North American Farm & Power Show

Mar 19 - 21, 2026

Owatonna, MN

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Wisconsin Farm Technology Days

Jul 14 - 16, 2026

Stratford, WI

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Jackson County Fair

Jul 28 - Aug 2, 2026

Maquoketa, IA

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Farmfest

Aug 4 - 6, 2026

Redwood Falls, MN

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DakotaFest

Aug 18 - 20, 2026

Mitchell, SD

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Minnesota State Fair

Aug 27 - Sep 7, 2026

St. Paul, MN

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Farm Progress Show

Sep 1 - 3, 2026

Boone, IA

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Sandwich County Fair

Sep 9 - 13, 2026

Sandwich, IL

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Husker Harvest Days

Sep 15 - 17, 2026

Grand Island, NE

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Farm Science Review

Sep 22 - 24, 2026

London, OH

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Nebraska Ag Expo

Dec 8 - 10, 2026

Lincoln, NE

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ALLAN BREIDENBACH AND WICK BUILDINGS LAUNCH RATCHET-UP PODCAST EXPLORING THE HUMAN SIDE OF BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

September 8, 2026

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WICK BUILDINGS AND SUMMIT CONTRACTING ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND POST-FRAME BUILDING SOLUTIONS ACROSS THE NORTHERN PLAINS

July 22, 2026

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Wick Buildings Unveils New Logo to Reflect Growth and Future Vision

January 12, 2026

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Wick Buildings Mourns the Loss of Visionary Founder John F. Wick

January 16, 2025

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WICK BUILDINGS BREAKS GROUND ON NEW HEADQUARTERS IN MAZOMANIE, WISCONSIN

June 12, 2024

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In this episode of RATCHET-UP, Tony and host Allan Breidenbach explore leadership, accountability, the impact of private equity on culture, why poor leaders create recruiting opportunities, and how Tony turned dyslexia and a non-traditional education into an advantage.

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In this episode of RATCHET-UP, Allan Breidenbach sits down with Jim Hartlieb, President & CEO of First Business Bank

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On this episode of RATCHET-UP, Allan Breidenbach sits down with Michael Carr, President & CEO of Naviant, to talk about leading people through the fastest wave of technological change most leaders have ever faced: agentic AI.

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On this episode of RATCHET-UP, Allan Breidenbach sits down with Steve Farsht, co-founder of Corazon Capital, an early-stage venture fund based in Chicago.

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	Yes	No
You understand that barndominium/shouse pricing is comparable to studwall home construction, particularly those with traditional 2-3 car garages and basements. Interior finishes are the same in either building type, and the advantages of a barndominium/shouse largely go away when the garage/shop space is modest and a basement is required. In many cases, you can expect to pay the same as studwall construction (i.e., somewhere between $175 - $250 per square foot depending on your market).
You want an attached garage and/or shop space > standard 2-3 car garage (i.e., > 1,200 square feet). Using post-frame building design, a barndominium/shouse is able to create large usable spaces cost-effectively in ways that traditional studwall construction cannot.
You like the aesthetic of steel (for the roof and sidewalls) typically used in a barndominium/shouse. Alternate materials may be used on the exterior, but they add cost.
You are comfortable using a concrete floating slab (or equivalent) to meet your foundation needs. A barndominium/shouse can be built on nearly any concrete foundation, including traditional basements. However, traditional basements are not necessary with a barndominium/shouse and having one increases cost.
You want to do some of the interior work yourself (such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fixtures), or you want to be the general contractor for that scope of work. While some builders will do full turnkey projects, most prefer to perform work through completion of the building shell.

	Yes	No
You understand that barndominium/shouse pricing is comparable to studwall home construction, particularly those with traditional 2-3 car garages and basements. Interior finishes are the same in either building type, and the advantages of a barndominium/shouse largely go away when the garage/shop space is modest and a basement is required. In many cases, you can expect to pay the same as studwall construction (i.e., somewhere between $175 - $250 per square foot depending on your market).
You want an attached garage and/or shop space > standard 2-3 car garage (i.e., > 1,200 square feet). Using post-frame building design, a barndominium/shouse is able to create large usable spaces cost-effectively in ways that traditional studwall construction cannot.
You like the aesthetic of steel (for the roof and sidewalls) typically used in a barndominium/shouse. Alternate materials may be used on the exterior, but they add cost.
You are comfortable using a concrete floating slab (or equivalent) to meet your foundation needs. A barndominium/shouse can be built on nearly any concrete foundation, including traditional basements. However, traditional basements are not necessary with a barndominium/shouse and having one increases cost.
You want to do some of the interior work yourself (such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fixtures), or you want to be the general contractor for that scope of work. While some builders will do full turnkey projects, most prefer to perform work through completion of the building shell.

Is a Barndominium the right fit for you?

Is a Shouse the right fit for you?