Farmland Management
Our approach to asset stewardship and risk management begins with a thorough inspection, where we become familiar with your property and its potential. Then we will sit down with you to discuss your goals and expectations for your property. Brown Land and Farm Management will then prepare an initial report for your property with long and short term plans. This plan is based upon your goals and investment objectives for your property and our inspection of the property and its potential.
When you hire Brown Land & Farm Management to manage your property you can expect us to do the following:
- Keep you informed through written reports, telephone calls, and property tours.
- Submit planning reports that will be written before the crop is planted, will contain anticipated plantings, crop marketing goals, improvement plans and other capital projects. An anticipated budget will also be submitted at this time.
- Submit end of the year reports that will contain crop and income breakdowns and a complete analysis of all activities for the year. A recap of crop performance, income and expenses, a review of improvements made, as well as an evaluation of the current tenant will be included in the end of year report.
- Make recommendations regarding lease types and rates and discuss the pros and cons of each
- Evaluate the current tenant(s) and locate qualified replacements when necessary.
- Negotiate the approved lease agreement with a qualified tenant.
- Supervise capital improvement projects approved by the landowner.
- Make regular visits to your property throughout the year to ensure your property is being operated according to plan and in a husbandlike manner.
- Ensure participation in, and compliance with all government programs.
- Assist in marketing all crops produced.
- Make crop insurance recommendations
- Use all available resources and technology to better manage and improve your farm and its soil.
- Find creative ways to increase income and add value to your property.
- Seek to limit your liability