Farm & business management

Do you need professional farm management?

If you own farm land and want to be sure that its value is maintained while you are receiving a fair rent or rate of return, if you are a family or partnership wanting coherent leadership, if you are planning major property improvements, if you are seeking a new tenant, or if you are confused by all the government farm programs, then the management services of House Agricultural Consultants can help.

Our primary goals in management and development of farm properties are

1. To maintain and increase the value of the farm;
2. To obtain the maximum rate of return on the farm consistent with sound management practices and sustainable agriculture.

Selection of the best operation for you

• Cash lease;
• Crop share;
• Custom farming;
• Direct farming.

Agronomic practices

• Crop rotations and crop variety selection;
• Tillage and production practices for individual crops;
• Development of orchards and vineyards;
• Irrigation practices;
• Conservation and land improvement;
• Fertility and fertilizers;
• Pesticide use reduction;
• Government crop and soil programs.

We have many years of experience in sustainable agriculture, wildlife-habitat improvement, and conservation. We can help you to maximize these goals while preserving good business practices.

Business management

• Marketing;
• Purchasing;
• Expansion and land purchases;
• Budgeting;
• Bookkeeping;
• Cost accounting;
• Recordkeeping;
• Handling of funds.

We render these services to many ongoing clients.

New management alternatives

• Transition to certified organic farming;
• Sustainable farming practices;
• Integrated pest management;
• Ponds & hedgerows;
• Wildlife-habitat restoration.