Farm & Land Management Services

Professional Oversight for Sustainable and Profitable Land Ownership

Owning farmland or ranchland is a valuable asset, but managing it effectively requires expertise, time, and attention. Our Farm Management Services provide comprehensive oversight, ensuring your property remains productive, well-maintained, and compliant with all regulations, while maximizing your returns.

Our Services Include:

Tenant Selection & Lease Negotiation – We customize lease agreements to align with your financial and operational goals, ensuring fair and competitive terms. Whether that includes retaining your existing tenant or helping place a new one. By analyzing market trends and regional lease rates, we secure agreements that benefit both parties. Additionally, we oversee lease renewals and make necessary adjustments to keep pace with changing market conditions. 

Rental Collection & Financial Oversight – Hassle-free collection and transparent financial reporting for consistent income management.

Property Inspections & Maintenance Coordination – Regular site visits ensure your land, storage buildings, and other structures remain in top condition, protecting their long-term value.

Insurance Evaluation – We review liability, property, and crop/hail insurance policies to ensure you have the right coverage. As well as offer you adequate liability coverage if it isn’t currently in place.

Regulatory & Government Compliance – Stay ahead of evolving agricultural programs, land-use requirements, and conservation incentives.

 

Who Benefits from Our Services?

Absentee or Non-Resident Landowners – Ensure your property is professionally managed without your daily involvement.

Investors & Families with Agricultural Assets – Preserve and grow your farmland investment with expert guidance that allows your family to retain the asset for generations to come.

Owners with both land and mineral rights – Our Oil and Gas managers will work in concert with our farm managers to give you a comprehensive management package. Ensuring the best decisions are made for owners, as well as keeping happy tenants.

Owners Seeking Peace of Mind – Let us handle the complexities of farm management while you enjoy the rewards. Hunting rights can sometimes become a delicate issue with farmland. FWBT’s farm managers are very familiar with these types of negotiations, removing the owner from sometimes challenging situations.

 

With our expert tenant selection and lease negotiation services, we help landowners secure responsible tenants, achieve stable rental income, and protect the long-term health of their land. Having First Western manage your farmland can serve as a foundation to help you plan your financial goals. You may need or want to transfer ownership at some point in the future. First Western can help you through this planning process, as someone familiar with the land, its history, and the dynamics surrounding it. 

Trust

Chad Erickson

Wealth Management Banker
NMLS: 635145

Mark Strand

VP Senior Trust Officer

Tony Watterud

AVP Trust Officer

Kailey Boraas

VP Trust Officer

Chad Schmidt

VP Trust Officer

Caley Perleberg

VP Trust Portfolio Manager

Laurie Johnson

VP Trust Operations Officer

Jim Paszek

SVP Trust Manager & Chief Risk Officer

Brad Stai

VP Trust Officer

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