Contact Information

•  11717 M Circle
   Omaha, NE 68137

•  402-999-0374
•  JoeL@Hertz.Ag

Education

B.S. Agricultural Sciences, University of Nebraska

M.S. Agronomy, Iowa State University

Licensing

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson in Nebraska, Hertz Farm Management, Inc.

Accreditation

Certified Crop Advisor, American Society of Agronomy 

Biography

Joe joined Hertz Farm Management in January of 2024 as a farm manager in the Omaha, NE office. 

Joe farmed with his family in southeastern South Dakota and developed a love and respect for the role of the family farm.  He graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences focused on agronomy.  In 2010 he graduated from Iowa State University with a master’s degree in Agronomy focused on crop management and genetics.  Joe has worked in allied industry to include Pioneer Hi-Bred, Int., Inc, Corteva, and Bayer Crop Science.  He has held positions in corn and soybean commercialization and characterization, agronomy research management, seed production, and sales management.

Joe resides in La Vista, NE with his wife Kim and golden retriever (Harley).  In his off time, he pursues time as a private pilot working toward a commercial license.