At Farmers National Company we are proud of the many long-term relationships we have with our clients. We currently have over 1,500 clients that have been with us for over 25 years. We are also proud of the fact that we have over 300 clients where we have managed their farms for over 50 years continuously. All of our clients are on one-year contract with Farmers National Company. 

  

Ted and Fran Hiemstra 

Seattle, Washington 

  

"Over 70 years ago, Fran's grandfather Judge Frank Munday was wise enough to see the value in purchasing Nebraska farmland. When the farms were passed along to our generation from Fran's parents, we tried managing our farms from Seattle for a few years, but we just weren't confident that we were being good stewards of Judge Munday's legacy. 

  

After a visit to Nebraska in 2003, we began to consider hiring a professional farm management company. We were intrigued by the number of advantages: marketing expertise, up-to-date leasing contracts, active management of the land with an eye to environmentally sound farming practices, possible improvement of return on investment through 1031 exchanges, and "ease of mind" provided by Farmers National Company. 

  

FNC assigned managers for each of our farms and we began a long-distance relationship. One of the major changes was FNC's recommendation to sell two of the low-returning farms and purchase a higher quality farm through a 1031 exchange. Our return-on-equity is much improved and we're very pleased with Farmers National. Our managers keep us informed with frequent reports, phone calls, and emails. We are confident that we're being much better stewards of the land and the Munday legacy. We're excited about educating our adult children, as the land will someday pass on to them." 

  

David Pearson 

Hudson, Massachusetts 

  

My father grew up on a farm near Genoa, Nebraska, and farmed there until the early 1930s. He later settled in Omaha where he married my mother and began investing in farmland in Nance and Platte Counties after the end of World War II. He initially managed the farms himself, but later turned them over to Farmers National and was very pleased with your service. When I inherited the farms, I continued our family's reliance on Farmers National to manage the farms. 

  

Farming has become far more involved since my dad's days of farming with horses. Today's crop yields couldn't be imagined then and required careful attention to seed, fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticide application rates by the farm manager to maintain optimum production. In addition, he must also work with the local FSA offices to keep abreast of various government programs. We also depend on the Omaha office for finding the best rates for crop, irrigation equipment, and general liability insurance. Another Omaha office necessity for us is all the accounting of receipts and expenses for operating the farms. 

  

It was my parent's hope that we would continue operating the farms; and because we live in Massachusetts, we have come to depend on Farmers National and are confident that our family's investment in farming is in good care." 

  

Margaret Donnelly McLeod 

Los Angeles, California 

  

"The comprehensive reports that you send regularly are very helpful and informative, but meeting with you personally affords us the added opportunity to ask questions and clarify concerns.  

  

Historically, my Great Aunt and Uncle, Elisabeth and George Bishop, were the first of our family to own the farms. The farms eventually came to me via the Donnelly Trust. My four adult children, now the trustees, are the fourth generation of family owners! 

  

Farmers National Company has been managing the farms and advising us ever since I can remember. We have had a long and successful relationship. We have enjoyed visits to the farms. I find it interesting to note that as we are generational owners, the farmers seem to be generational tenants as well.  

  

As we do not live in Nebraska, it is imperative that we have knowledgeable managers and advisors on whom we can rely. Our long relationship with Farmers National Company has more than met those criteria." 

  

Sandra Vitolo 

Las Vegas, Nevada 

  

"The farm has been in my family for 117 years and can be traced back to the original purchase in 1852. In 1948, my grandmother Gaughenbaugh deeded the farm to my mother. At that time, my parents lived 500 miles away from the farm and found it difficult to properly manage it. In July, 1952, my parents signed their first contract with Farmers National Company.  

  

For 54 years we have trusted the Farmers National Company to manage the property and they have been superb in their efforts and diligence. Whether it be finding a tenant when needed, applying for government subsidies, getting the best price for the crops, or handling/fixing an open well; Farmers National has always gone the extra mile to do a great job. 

  

We have recently sold the farm and once again, Farmers National Company was indispensable in getting this accomplished. Not living in Iowa, when we made the decision to sell we had no idea how to go about it. I called our farm manager and he set the 'ball' in motion. From my perspective, from that point on, the process was smooth and seamless with an outstanding result! Thank you Farmers National for all that you've done for my family over the last 54 years." 

  

For more information on Farmers National Company, or to visit with a client located close to your farm, just give Randy Dickhut, Vice President - Client Relations, a call at 1-800-346-2650, or complete the additional information request.