Fansler Farms, LLC. is always interested in exploring opportunities for win-win relationships in the rental of additional land for crop production. Whether the landowner is a retired farmer with a lifetime of farming experience or an urbanite with the first opportunity to invest in farmland, we have the ability and experience to operate more land profitably for each party.
If the owner likes to have input in the decisions about the way a farm is operated, we have a 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 just rather not worry about the details, the majority of rents are “cash rents” where we simply pay a specified amount per acre to the landowner and 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 combinations 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, and Real Estate.
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—Presents landlords and lenders can be furnished as references.
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 (chicken manure) 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 responsibly 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 any opportunity to discuss farm rental possibilities.
