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Growing Together: Introducing Our New VP of Farm Management, Brett Provost
At Farmers & Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville, we are deeply rooted in the success of Arkansas’s agricultural community. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the promotion of Brett Provost to the newly created role of Vice President of Farm Management, based in our Jonesboro office.
This new position is a significant extension of our commitment to the farming industry, offering our clients specialized expertise that is rare among banks in the region.
What Does Farm Management Mean for You?
For landowners and investors, managing day-to-day farm operations can be complex and time-consuming. This specialized service allows you to entrust the financial, strategic, and physical oversight of your agricultural assets to an experienced professional—Brett Provost.
Whether you are:
- A land investor focused on maximizing long-term returns.
- A trust or estate working to preserve farmland value for beneficiaries.
- A landowner living out of state who needs reliable local oversight.
- An experienced farmer seeking support with financial analysis, succession planning, or long-term strategy.
Our farm management services are designed to protect and enhance the value of your asset.
“Farmers & Merchants Bank has always been rooted in Arkansas, and this role is an extension of our commitment to helping landowners and ag-focused companies manage their assets with confidence,” says Kelly Davis, Chief Trust Officer of Farmers & Merchants Bank. “Whether it’s an investment group, a trust or an individual landowner, we offer the expertise and oversight needed to enhance productivity, ensure compliance and protect long-term value.”
Oversight, Expertise, and Strategy
As VP of Farm Management, Brett will personally oversee every crucial aspect of your farm’s operations, ensuring efficient and profitable management.
His responsibilities include:
- Tenant Selection and Leasing: Ensuring you have reliable, high-quality farm operators.
- Commodity Marketing: Strategic planning to maximize returns on crops.
- Agronomics & Conservation: Implementing best practices for sustainability, soil health, and water management.
- Capital Improvements: Overseeing projects like drainage, irrigation, and land leveling, and helping clients navigate the associated tax advantages.
Meet Brett Provost: A Lifetime in Agriculture
Brett brings nearly three decades of agricultural and banking experience to this role. He joined Farmers & Merchants Bank in 2012, and his roots run deep in the local farming community. He is a fourth-generation farmer and landowner, and his family farm in Poinsett County was designated an Arkansas Century Farm in 2018.
His personal passion for the land drives his professional expertise:
“I’m passionate about all aspects of farming, from sustainability and soil and water conservation to crop and soil health and fostering long-term relationships with farm operators,” Provost said. “My extensive experience, combined with my business relationships, has provided me with a deep understanding of the unique opportunities available to farm owners.”
Brett is a proud alumnus of Arkansas State University and the Paul W. Barret Graduate School of Banking. He has lived in Jonesboro since 1994, where he serves as chairman of the Craighead County Solid Waste Disposal Authority Board and is an active member of Central Baptist Church.
If you own farmland or are considering investing in agricultural assets, connect with us to learn how Brett and our Farm Management services can help you secure the long-term value and profitability of your land.