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Cornerstone
Bank’s Farm Management Department, a division of the Trust Department, has
been managing farms owned by individuals, partnerships and corporations, as well
as trusts, since 1938 - helping you get more enjoyment and income
from your farm.
We do it by using proven management
principles, modern computer technologies and sound marketing strategies. But
most importantly, we do it by offering a high level of personal attention. We
provide you with frequent reports, staying in constant contact with your farm
operator and making regular personal visits to your farm. We react quickly and personally to situations which require
immediate attention.
Other services include:
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Farm Sales
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Annual Lease Negotiations
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Complete record-keeping for tax purposes
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Marketing owner’s share of crops
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Complete review and payment of production
expenses
GOOD MANAGEMENT DOESN'T COST, IT PAYS!
Sound farm management is an investment
that pays for itself. Besides eliminating many worries, most owners
experience an increase in profits which easily covers the management fee - while
also netting a larger cash return.
Put the advantages of sound farm
management to work for you. For more information about our Farm Management
services, call Cornerstone Bank at (402) 363-7411 or call (800)
642-6608.
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Zach Suddarth
Vice President & Farm Supervisor
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Zach was raised on a farm near Rising City, Nebraska. He received
his Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy from the University of
Nebraska in Lincoln in 1986. He began his career with Cornerstone Bank
in 1988 and is currently Vice President and Farm Management Supervisor.
He earned the professional designation of Accredited Farm Manager (AFM),
as awarded by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers
in 1996.
Zach is active in the Sunrise Sertoma Club and has served on the
Alumni Board of Directors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
He is also a 2000 graduate of the Nebraska LEAD Program.
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Kurt Van Norman
Assistant Vice President/Farm Manager
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Kurt has been with Cornerstone bank since 1999, serving as an
Agricultural Loan Officer in the Waco and McCool Junction facilities.
He joined the Farm Management Department in April of 2004. Kurt is a
native of Minden and a graduate of Minden High School. He farmed
in that area for 15 years and attended Fort Hays State College and the
University of Nebraska. Kurt earned his real estate license in
2004 and is currently a member of the American Society of Farm Managers
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Bob Eller
Farm Manager
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Bob was raised on a farm north of Shelby, Nebraska. After
graduating from Shelby High School in 1986, he attended the University
of Nebraska in Lincoln, majoring in Agricultural Economics. In
1990 he began farming with his family and was involved in all aspects of
the operation. Bob began his career with Cornerstone bank in February
of 2008 as a Management Trainee working in Agricultural Lending at the
Stromsburg facility. He joined the Farm Management Department in
January of 2009. |
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