By: Paul Dietmann Senior Lending Specialist, Compeer Financial As they begin the process of searching for their first farm, the question of affordability arises in the minds of farmers. Should they be looking at farms in the $300-400,000 range, or can they afford something priced at $800-900,000? The answer to this question consists of three […]
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Inheriting Land: Challenges and Opportunities
Submitted by Terra Brockman on Tue, 06/03/2014 – 7:59pm Like many farmland inheritors, Kris McIntosh and her sister Kathryn knew next to nothing about farm management when they took over the land that has been in their family for more than three generations.Both sisters have families and jobs some 150 miles from their central Illinois […]
Making the Switch: Equipment to Consider When Transitioning to Organic Grain Farming
Transitioning from conventional to organic grain farming doesn’t mean starting from scratch. You can keep most of your existing equipment and build out or adapt over time. The key differences? Organic systems rely more on mechanical weed control, soil building tools, and postharvest handling that meets organic standards. Here’s what to consider. Table of Contents […]
Organic Grain Myth Busting
Curious about organic certification but not sure where to start? You are not alone. Many farmers have questions, concerns, or misconceptions that hold them back from exploring the organic path. That is why we are breaking down some of the most common myths we hear and offering real, grounded truths from farmers who have been through it.
Things Are Happening at The Land Connection!
For the last few months, we have been working with Liberty Prairie Foundation to transition their Northeast Illinois FarmLink program into the new Illinois FarmLink. As a part of that transition, we welcomed Nathan Aaberg and Jeanne Janson to our team at The Land Connection this month, along with new Illinois FarmLink Navigator’s Kyle Reed and Noah Scalero.
Transcending Self
Submitted by Terra Brockman on Wed, 02/12/2014 – 10:49pm Last Saturday, on yet another frigid and snow-swept day, some 20 people gathered to talk about the future fate of their farmland. As introductions were made, it became clear that every person’s family farmland situation was different, and many were complex.Yet a common undercurrent ran beneath each […]
