February 1, 2012

    One month into the New Year during what is generally the coldest time of year in

  Saskatchewan and the weather continues to be well above normal.  With the

  exception of one colder week January has delivered exceptional weather for our

  Province.

  Optimism in Agriculture High & getting Higher:

    While the interest in Farm Land by Investors who are looking for a better return on

  their money has been well reported throughout the various media venues for some

  time now, the interest by Farmers and Agriculture related Business is also growing

  into a high rate of optimism.  More and more of our younger work force are looking

  to farming or a farm related business as a means of profitable and sustainable

  employment.  Instead of our young generation leaving the farm upon completion of

  their grade 12 diploma, they are now showing a keen interest in staying on the farm

  and continuing the family tradition.  Others who left the farm previously are looking

  to return and raise a family in the same fashion as they were raised.  Starting with the

  Grain side of the Industry, this optimism is now working its way into the Beef side as

  well.  Recent increases in the returns for cattle combined with the knowledge that the

  Beef Herd is relatively small when compared to the current and future demand for

  Beef, have many starting to look at cattle as a positive alternative to grain.  Farm

  Credit Canada's fifth annual vision panel survey shows some very high numbers to

  support the above.  79% of Beef producers feel they will be better off over the next

  five year period, and 51% of them are planning to expand, diversify or both.  When

  combining grain and beef producers the numbers jump to 80% feeling they will be

  better off in the coming 5 years, and 58% planning to expand/diversify or both.  This

  strong show of support and optimism is a welcome change to the Agriculture Industry

  and will be a benefit to everyone in the Province and the many farm communities

  throughout the Province.   While many are focused on the increasing Resource Based

  Industries of Potash, Oil, Coal, etc., the Agriculture Industry is growing and getting

  stronger each and every day and will be a strong force in this Province for many

  years to come!

    Buyers Contracts - A very good option:

     Historically the sale of farm land has been through listed properties for sale, and

  that is continuing today.  However, a service that although available for some time

  now and has been under utilized, is the use of a Buyers Contract which directs our

  Agents to look for land as directed by the Buyer.  With all of the interest that

  Saskatchewan farm land continues to see, keeping up with the demand through listed

  properties is a challenge.  By putting a Buyers Contract into play our Agents are in a

  very good position to approach land owners of un-listed properties to see if they are

  interested in selling.  This puts the Buyer in the position of knowing their interests

  are being looked after and the Seller in the position of knowing that the Buyer is

  indeed serious and not simply "kicking tires" so to speak.  By working closely with

  the Buyer and understanding all of their needs and concerns, we are able to direct

  them to areas and farms that are truly representative of what they are searching for. 

  In addition to a budget, requirements like the type of land, amount of land, buildings

  required, services needed, timeline, etc, are all taken into consideration.  It may be

  that a complete purchase will be able to take place all at once or possibly over a year

  or two.  Through proper counseling and open discussion with the Buyer, a well

  thought out business plan is able to be developed and put into motion.  By working

  closely with both the Buyer and Seller, we are able to ensure positive & constructive

  negotiations leading to successful transactions that are fair to all involved.  Be sure

  to check out our "Why Buy Though Us" page on this website for a more detailed

  explanation of how a Buyers Contract will be of benefit to your purchasing plans. 

  Then give us a call or email to get started on your way to finding the ideal farm for

  you & your family.