Crop Share

AAS selects the operator and often makes the normal production, purchase and marketing decisions for the owner. It is the responsibility of AAS to see that the owner's wishes, as specified in the lease or otherwise, are carried out. In return, AAS receives a percentage of the gross sales. Crop share leases work best for the farm owner who can stand weather and price risks.

Cash Rent

AAS selects the operator and often makes specifications in the lease regarding crop rotations, fertility levels and tillage practices which the operator must follow. It is the responsibility of AAS to see that the owner's wishes, as specified in the lease or otherwise, are carried out. In return, AAS receives a percentage of the rent. Cash rent leases work best for those owners who need a guaranteed return from the farm.

Direct Management

The owner owns all of the farm equipment and pays all expenses and receives all income. AAS supervises a resident farm manager who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the farm. In cooperation with the resident farm manager, AAS is responsible for production, purchase, and marketing decisions. AAS receives a percentage of the gross sales.

Custom Operated

The owner does not own the farm equipment but pays all expenses and receives all income. The farm work is done on a custom basis, and AAS is responsible for all of the work performed, including the day-to-day operations. AAS receives a percentage of the gross sales. Custom operated farms require a tremendous amount of supervision and management and are highly dependent upon the ability of the custom operators.

• Analysis of past year
• Production/reproduction plan
• Production/reproduction techniques
• Marketing plan
• Proposals concerning repairs/new investments
• Monthly cash flow budget

• Situation report, crop/livestock status, etc.
• Weather/health report
• Marketing report
• Report concerning work on improvements/reproduction
• Income statement for past quarter, including variance analysis
• Bank balance for last quarter
• Forecast
• Bank ledgers and statements

• Summary/analysis of year (yields, quality)
• Income statement
• Analysis of income statement
• Bank ledger
• Bank balances
• Tax return with balance sheet (by CPA)

Agricultural Land Management

Analysis of property's productions potential, including soil and water;
Planning and supervision of all agricultural activities, such as fertilization, plant protection, tillage, irrigation, etc.;
Supervision of on-site manager or tenant;
Supervision of harvest;
Procurement of all goods and services necessary for proper farm management;
Supervision of capital improvements;
Arrangement for and supervision of government programs affecting property;
Arrangement for legal, accounting, and insurance services;
Budget preparation;
Bookkeeping, including collection of receipts and disbursements of funds;
Management of operating funds;
Standard reporting on investment;
Marketing, if necessary;
Special projects as requested by investor

Agricultural Land Sales

Analysis of property's sales potential;
Investor representation;
Seller/owner representation;
Property advertisement with prospective buyers;
Coordination of real estate services required (i.e. legal, insurance, title)
Review and/or negotiation of sales contract;
Supervision of real estate closing

Agricultural Land Consulting

Technical consulting to investors, institutions, and/or local farmers;
Environmental analysis (on a limited basis);
Tenant selection;
Irrigation/drainage improvement capabilities;
Crop damage analysis;
Improvement planning;
Building construction or repair;
Commodity marketing;
Risk management - insurance