Hertz Farm Management Celebrates 80 Years of Helping Farmland Owners Build Their Legacy

Hertz Farm Management, a leader in Professional Farm Management, Farmland Real Estate Services, and Trusted Farmland Appraisals, is proud to celebrate 80 years of service to farmland owners and families throughout the Midwest.

Carl Hertz founded the company in Nevada, Iowa, on March 1, 1946, with a simple and powerful mission: to provide farmland owners with the highest level of service, advice, communication, and commitment delivered with integrity and care. Eight decades later, that commitment continues to guide the organization every day.

“For 80 years, our focus has remained the same — taking care of people, listening closely, and putting clients first,” said Chad Hertz, CEO and 3rd generation owner. “We help farmland owners make confident and informed decisions so they can achieve their ownership goals… financially, emotionally, and relationally. That’s at the heart of everything we do.”

Throughout its history, Hertz Farm Management has partnered with thousands of families as they’ve navigated some of the most meaningful decisions of their lives — from keeping a farm in the family, to understanding the value of an inherited property, to selling land to settle an estate. No matter the situation, the company’s professionals have been trusted allies in helping families protect, grow, and honor their farmland legacy.

As Hertz celebrates this milestone, the company is reflecting on the foundation Carl Hertz laid while continuing to look forward with purpose.

“Anniversaries are a time to celebrate, but they’re also a time to plan,” added Hertz. “As we look ahead to the next 80 years, we remain committed to doing what’s right, serving with integrity, and helping every farmland owner feel confident in their decisions.”

Founded in 1946, Hertz Farm Management is the premier farmland asset management company in the Midwest. The company specializes in professional farm management, farm real estate sales, farmland auctions (live and online), land acquisitions, and farm appraisals. With multiple offices across the Midwest, Hertz manages more than 3,000 farms totaling over 676,000 acres. For more information, visit www.hertz.ag.