THOUGHT PIECES

💧 Limited water does not have to mean limited options. Klamath Basin landowners enrolled more than 11,000 acres in water-conservation programs, balancing water use with operational and financial needs. Understanding available programs and how they fit into the broader operation can create a stronger path forward. Root Agricultural Advisory helps agricultural businesses evaluate their options… Understanding Your Water Options

🌱 Knowing your farmlands value, understanding buyer priorities, and identifying potential risks early can give you more control once negotiations begin. Our five-day Step-by-Step Guide to Unlocking Farmland Value helps landowners and advisors prepare before the property reaches the market. Start the guide through here.

Important farmland decisions rarely involve just one person. 🌾 Landowners, family members, CPAs, attorneys, trustees, and advisors may all need a clear understanding of what influences a property’s value before discussing a sale, transition, estate plan, or long-term strategy. This five-day guide provides a practical starting point for asking better questions and approaching those conversations… Unlocking Farmland Value

Employee Spotlight: Arnav Virmani Arnav Virmani serves as Vice President of Acquisitions at Root Ag Advisory, where he supports deal sourcing, due diligence, valuation, and investment analysis for agricultural acquisitions. Arnav studied Business Administration at The College of Idaho, where he also competed in ski racing. He remains active in his community through leadership and… Employee Spotlight: Arnav Virmani

Now is the time to make adjustments to your farm management plan 🌾 Mid-year is a chance to review financial performance, water resources, projects, and long-term goals before the season gets away from you. Are you on track financially? Review expenses, cash flow, and year-to-date performance. How is water impacting your operation? Assess availability, efficiency… Mid-Year Farm Management Plan Review

A recent University of Idaho study found agriculture generates $44.5 billion annually for Idaho’s economy and supports nearly one in every nine jobs statewide. The numbers may be Idaho-specific, but the lesson isn’t. • Strong operations • Strategic investments • Long-term planning Those principles apply no matter where you farm. At Root Ag Advisory, we… Idaho Agriculture Supports Nearly One of Every Nine Idaho Jobs

Thinking about selling your farm? If your operation is valued below the $5–$10M range, the process may look different than a large institutional sale, but the steps still matter. 1. Finalize your valuation – Finalizing your farms valuation early in the process will help you and potential buyers get on the same page. 2. Marketing… Tips to Help Sell Farmland

You can’t control the weather, but you can control the plan. 🌱 As temperatures rise across the Pacific Northwest, WSU is reminding growers that heat stress can impact crop performance and increase disease pressure. Heat is just one variable that can impact an operation. • Weather • Markets • Labor • Unexpected challenges At Root… Heat Stress in PNW

Team Spotlight: Kari Rickenbach, Permanent Crop Associate Kari brings more than 20 years of experience in the permanent crop industry to Root Ag Advisory. With a background in farm operations, financial management, and horticulture, she understands the decisions producers face from both the field and business side of an operation. Her experience helps support Root… Employee Spotlight: Kari Richenbach

🌾Farm succession is not just about who gets the land. It is about protecting the operation, preserving family relationships, planning for taxes, assets, water, leases, and long-term goals… And making sure the next generation has a clear path forward. Consider the following when creating your farm’s succession plan: – The earlier the conversation starts, the… Farmland Succession Planning