About Jim

Territory Served:
Iowa Counties: Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Winnebago

Professional Experience:
2011 - Presently Farm Manager and Real Estate Sales Agent, Farmers National Company, Algona, Iowa
1997 - 2011 Insurance Agent/Farmer, Titonka Savings Bank/Boyken Insurance Agency, Titonka, Iowa
1995 - 1997 Agronomist, Cargill Grain and Seed Divisions, Royal, Iowa
1994 - 1995 Agronomy Plant Manager, CD Farm Service, Spencer, Iowa

Responsibilities at FNC:
Work with landowners to help increase their income and provide peace of mind that their farm is being well cared for. After determining the goals of the owners, we use the Farmers National Company Farm Management System to achieve those goals.

Professional Accomplishments:

• 2022 Farmers National Company Presidential Circle Award Winner - Real Estate
• 2021 Farmers National Company Presidential Circle Award Winner - Real Estate
• 2019 ASFMRA Iowa Board of Directors
• 2016-2018 ASFMRA Education Selection Committee
• 2015 Accredited Farm Manager - AFM
• 2015 Farmers National Company Top 10 Growth Award Winner
• 2013 Farmers National Company Top 10 Growth Award Winner
• 2012 Farmers National Company Gold Eagle Real Estate Award
• Iowa Personal Lines and Crop Insurance License
• Titonka Telephone Company Board of Directors
• Volunteer Ambulance Driver
  

Client Comment(s):
"I have appreciated working with Jim Franzen on the sale of the Pocahontas County farm, as well as the management and negotiation of the cash rent on the Palo Alto farm. Jim has been (and will continue to be) a pleasure to work with. His professionalism is outstanding. Jim has fielded countless emails, phone calls, and questions from me with courtesy, patience, and a can-do attitude. He is unfailingly prompt in responding to my questions and going over with me the details of procedures, requirements, and expectations. He has gone above and beyond in servicing our accounts, and I am most grateful and impressed. Jim Franzen is a credit to Farmers National, and I look forward to continuing to work with him."
- Anne Seip

Success Story:
In the past few years, I have completed several successful farm improvement projects including:
* Improved lease terms on several farms for a more profitable return for the landowner
* Tile and drainage improvement projects
* New CRP seeding and filter strip maintenance projects
* Refurbishing of a severely wind-damaged barn

In addition, I have had several successful farm auctions and private listing land sales including:
* Winnebago County - successful land auctions
* Kossuth County - Private Listing sale above market price
* Palo Alto County - Large land auction at top market price
* Hancock County - Several successful land auctions including record-setting sale for the county

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