Farmland Management

Invest in farmland and let us help you manage it.

Lamb Farms Inc. is interested in expanding our crop production.  In order to do this, we are always looking for win-win relationships with others who desire to invest in farmland.  As a family, we own one-third of the land we farm.  Two-thirds is rented from others who own the land.

Of course, we would like to own all of the land that we farm, but the capital required is just too great for that to be a reality.  Cash is king in the farming business, and most farmers rely on someone else to provide some of that cash.

That is where the win-win part comes in.  Owning farmland and renting that land to be farmed is a solid investment.  Very respectable returns on investment are common and those returns are very stable.  At the same time, we can farm that land without the interest expense of borrowing a significant amount to own the land.  This allows us to do what we do profitably.

If the owner wants to have input in the decisions about the way a farm is operated, we have a long history with “share rent” agreements.  The owner shares in the expense of producing a crop, along with a share of the production and profit.  If the landowner’s time is more limited or the landowner would rather not worry about the details, then “cash rent” is the better option.  The majority of our rents are “cash rents” where we simply pay a specified amount per acre to the landowner to farm the land.  We pay all production costs and receive all income.  There are advantages and disadvantages to each system; the landowner just needs to decide which system more closely meets his or her goals for the farm.  We are also willing to discuss different variations of share and cash rents, along with any combination of each.

Farmland management, when done correctly, is a big job.  Our family takes the responsibility of being good stewards of the land seriously, along with the realization that each party needs to be profitable in any healthy farm rental agreement.  With these thoughts in mind, we believe our strengths lie in the following areas:

1.  Management Strength – Farming experience is supported by degrees in Business, Education, Agricultural Economics, and Agronomy.
2.  Attitude and Values – We are willing to put forth extra effort to see a job done well and completed on time.
3.  Financial Stability & Continuity – Present landlords and lenders can be furnished as references.  Relationships with two landlords have been continuous for forty-plus years, and several other relationships have been continuous for ten to twenty years.
4.  Environmental Stewardship – We use a Global Positioning System to apply fertilizer and monitor yield levels for efficient nutrient maintenance.  We establish and maintain grassed waterways and buffer strips.  We also use organic fertilizer as a substitute for some commercial fertilizers.
5.  Good crops and care of property – Consistent high yields and pride in the appearance and condition of farmsteads.

As farming changes with time, we intend to change right along with it.  As with any other industry, our business must adapt and explore new ideas to remain competitive.  Unlike any other industry, our business is still a “family farm.”  Our family has the expertise to operate additional land in a manner that meets the goals of each party while keeping a focus on traditional family farm values.  We look forward to opportunities to discuss farm rental possibilities.

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