My family owns two small organic farms near Omaha. Both are in pasture and rented to experienced cow-calf producers. As organic farms, these places have real potential in high-value wholesale and retail markets – if they can be connected to profitable local, regional, and national markets.
To begin, I want to meet landowners to discuss our business model. In the near term, we are focused on building wholesale demand for non-GMO, organic, and other specialty crops. In the future, we intend to develop farmer-owned retail brands that support farmland succession within families and communities.
Landowner-Controlled Production Units
To increase small farm profits, I am working with business partners to identify landowners who can retain ownership and work with their neighbors to organize efficient “regenerative production units.” These units will combine nearby farms that are leased by the landowners to young farmers – with purchase options.
Local Investors
Page 2 of this website explains our business planning process. Once our business plans are ready, landowners will work with us to attract qualified local investors. ROI will be based on projected crop and livestock sales – not land values. We will work with investors, landowners, farmers, and their advisors to negotiate returns.
More Information
The rest of this website has the details on our business model and services to farmland owners, local investors, and farmers.
Please call me with your questions and comments.
Thank you.
Jim Steffen, President
Massena Corporation
402-317-2639
jim@massenafarms.com
Posted 4/17/2025