Wedonay.com Report on Mar 18th, Farmers National Company announced the acquisition of the farm management business of Peoples Bank and Trust, headquartered in McPherson, Kansas. This acquisition involves over 20,000 acres, bringing Farmers National Company's total managed area in Kansas to over 400,000 acres, reflecting both parties' commitment to providing professional agricultural management and long-term stewardship.

Through this farm management business acquisition, Farmers National Company will continue the strong client relationships established by Peoples Bank and Trust, offering localized knowledge and dedicated resources. Grant Fitzgerald, Senior Vice President of Farm and Ranch Management at Farmers National Company, stated, "This acquisition aligns with our mission to enhance profitability and long-term value for landowners. We plan to build upon this foundation to expand support and deepen expertise."

Farmers National Company has been providing farm and ranch management services since 1929, operating in nearly 30 states. This transition has been carefully planned to ensure a seamless handover, making the company's comprehensive management and consulting services more accessible to clients. The company looks forward to welcoming new clients and continuing its support for Kansas' agricultural community.

As an employee-owned company, Farmers National Company manages approximately 5,000 farms and ranches across 30 states, totaling over 2 million acres. In the past five years, the company has sold 3,700 properties (including 1,950 through auctions), with a total value exceeding $3.25 billion. Other services include energy management, appraisals, insurance, hunting lease management, timber management, FNC Securities, consulting, and collateral inspections.