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Farm Management Services
Whether you are an individual land investor focused on maximizing long-term returns, a trust or estate working to preserve farmland value for beneficiaries, or an out-of-state landowner needing reliable local operational oversight—we provide the specialized expertise needed to enhance productivity, ensure compliance, and protect your land’s long-term value.
Preserving the Longevity of Your Land
Individual Investors
For non-farming investors seeking maximum cash-rent yields, portfolio diversification, and continuous asset appreciation without the stress of daily tenant negotiations.
Trusts & Estates
Providing fiduciaries, attorneys, and multi-generational beneficiaries with independent oversight, objective documentation, and complete regulatory compliance.
Absentee Landowners
Serving out-of-state families who have inherited agricultural property and require an expert, boots-on-the-ground local partner to protect their legacy.
Tenant Selection & Lease Optimization
Ensuring your property is placed with reliable, high-quality local farm operators. We manage comprehensive tenant screenings and structure optimized agricultural rental contracts tailored to your specific financial goals.
Commodity Marketing & Strategy
Providing strategic planning, yield evaluation, and crop marketing analysis to ensure your production returns are maximized and commodities are marketed effectively
Agronomics, Conservation & Sustainability
Implementing strict soil health oversight, groundwater tracking, irrigation infrastructure audits, and erosion mitigation best practices to protect your land’s longevity and value.
FSA Compliance & Resiliency Planning
Complete administration, certification, and management of USDA Farm Service Agency programs and long-term agricultural resource compliance.
Agricultural Expertise Across Key Commodities
- Rice & grain sorghum production systems
- Row crop rotation optimization (Soybeans & Corn)
- Cotton ginning and marketing coordination
- Delta Region specialty crop management
- Sub-surface tile drainage & land leveling infrastructure
- Irrigation fuel/power efficiency transitions
Comprehensive Asset Management
Infrastructure & Resource Evaluation
Evaluation and continuous oversight of essential irrigation systems, groundwater tracking, and critical erosion issues.
Day-to-Day Operational Work
Expert negotiation of land rental contracts, performing regular physical property inspections, and determining the optimal strategic timing to market and sell crops.
Compliance Administration
Comprehensive management, certification, and required reporting for USDA Farm Service Agency programs and long-term agricultural resiliency planning.
“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. 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.”
— Kelly Davis, Chief Trust Officer
Meet Your Farm Management Officer
Brett Provost | Vice President
With over 40 years of deeply rooted agribusiness experience, Brett manages client acreage with the same care, precision, and long-term vision he uses for his own farm operations. He understands the unique operational tasks and financial challenges today’s landowners face—from commodity volatility to complex soil health requirements. His deep-rooted expertise allows him to negotiate superior lease terms and navigate complex USDA programs with the seasoned eye of a lifetime in the field.
“I am deeply passionate about all aspects of farming—from long-term sustainability and resource conservation to crop health and fostering transparent relationships with our local farm operators.“
Contact: 400 E. Highland Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72401 | 870.910.7906 | [email protected]
Important Disclosures: Investment and specialized asset products are: Not a Deposit | Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | Not Bank Guaranteed | Not Insured by any Federal Government Agency. The information on this webpage is for educational purposes and does not constitute formal legal, tax, or accounting advice. Please consult with your personal legal and tax advisors regarding your specific asset situation.