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Welcome to Farmers National Company!
Today is Saturday, July 4, 2009 |
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Travis Johnson
AFM.
Farm Manager
/ Real Estate Sales
Milford, Iowa
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Office Address
PO Box 143
Milford,
Iowa
51351
Office Phone: (712) 337-3387
Mobile Phone: (712) 330-5345
Fax: (712) 337-0332
tjohnson@farmersnational.com
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Real Estate Sales Person:
Iowa.
Designation(s):
| Accredited Farm Manager AFM |  |
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Territory Served:
Northwest Iowa counties of Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, Osceola, and Pocahontas
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Science Degree from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, in May of 2001. Agricultural Business major, Agronomy minor. Was involved in the Agriculture Business Club from January 1999 - May 2001.
- Agricultural Business Transfer Program at Iowa Central Community College, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, finishing in December of 1998. Participated in football earning varsity letters in 1997 and 1998, as well as a two year letter award in 1998 for outstanding performance. Involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes in 1997 and 1998.
Professional Experience:
- Farmers National Company, Milford, Iowa: Professional Farm Manager and Real Estate Sales Person. November 2002 - Present
- Ag Partners LLC, Albert City, Iowa: Customer Service Representative. May 2001 - November 2002. Provided customer solutions in the areas of seed, fertility, crop protection, and some grain marketing. Maintained the primary business relationship with many customers within the company's highest gross margin territory.
Responsibilities at FNC:
Work closely with land owner clients to meet their goals and objectives on their farm investment.
Perform periodic farm inspections, prepare timely farm reports, and insure accurate farm accounting for clients.
Provide farm expense budgeting, prepare current market analysis, and negotiate lease terms in order to maximize farm profitability for clients.
Stay current with land values and provide knowledgeable advice to clients and other land owners on best methods of selling or purchasing property according to their needs.
Market, advertise, promote, and sell properties for current clients and other landowners.
Provide liability and crop insurance for current clients and other landowners that best protect their investment without limiting their profitability.
Professional Accomplishments:
FNC Growth Program Award for Top 10 in Management Growth - November 2008
Earned the Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA)- October 2007
Chair of the Scholarship & DSA Award Commitee, IA Chapter of ASFMRA - 2007 ,2008, 2009
FNC Million Dollars Real Estate Sales Club - November 2004, 2006, 2007
FNC Mid Year Real Estate Sales Achievement Award - April 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Ag Partners LLC Encore Award for outstanding performance - 2002
Albert City-Truesdale Honorary FFA Member - 2002
Client Comment(s):
"I thought you did a great job on the sale of the farm and my hat is off to you and your auction team. However, it is a little bittersweet as I am going to miss having you as business associate and working with you as the manager of our farm. Thank you for all of your efforts on our behalf, I think you have done a great job as the manager of our farm." Jud Clifton, Beaverton, Oregon
Success Story:
I was able to increase a landowner's return significantly on a managed farm by converting to a more aggressive custom lease arrangement and selecting a new custom operator. This change resulted in an increase in net income of more than 40% over the previous lease, despite the fact that we also made some much needed capital improvements on the farm. Improvements included adding almost 5,000 feet of drainage tile and a new driveway making access to the farm easier.
The following year the owners decided to sell the farm, which we advertised, marketed, and sold on auction. The final sale price was 35% over the appraised value. Anticipated land appreciation was a contributing factor in the increase in value. But according to the buyers the increase in value was very much the result of the improvements made to the farm in improved drainage, optimum fertility, proven productivity, and overall appearance.
Year started with FNC: 2003
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