Hands-On Management for Landowners and Investors

TI-TRUST provides comprehensive farm management services for both landowners and agricultural investors. Whether your farm is a long-term investment or a family legacy, we act on your behalf to ensure the land is well-managed, income is maximized, and your goals are met.

What We Handle

Our experienced farm managers oversee the full range of operational decisions for your farm, including:

  • Determining the highest and best use for the land
  • Selecting tenants
  • Negotiating lease options and terms
  • Making decisions regarding seed, chemical, and fertilizer purchases
  • Marketing grain
  • Managing crop, property, and liability insurance
  • Planning conservation programs, tillage operations, and crop rotation
  • Recommending and overseeing capital improvements

We serve a wide range of landowners, many of whom live outside the region or out of state. Our role is to act as your on-the-ground representative, protecting your interests while optimizing the performance of your land.

Farm Services
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Our Management Philosophy

TI-TRUST’s approach is built on maximizing return while meeting each client’s unique objectives. Whether your priority is income, stewardship, sustainability, or legacy, we tailor a plan to match your vision for the land.

We do not offer packaged tiers; instead, we provide flexible, personalized service based on your needs and the specific characteristics of your farm.

Why Work with TI-TRUST?

Choosing a professional farm manager means peace of mind. Our clients choose TI-TRUST because we offer:

  • Reduced stress and time commitment
  • Representation of your best interests
  • Deep agricultural knowledge and experience
  • Detailed and accurate record keeping
  • Long-term commitment to stewardship and profitability

With TI-TRUST, your farm is in the hands of knowledgeable, reputable professionals who put your goals first.

Build a Management Plan for Your Farm

We start with a conversation to understand your goals and then build a management strategy that protects your investment and meets your objectives.

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Meet Our Farm Management Experts

With over 65 combined years managing and valuing farmland, TI-TRUST has the expertise you need. Reach out to our team of licensed farm specialists, managers, brokers, and appraisers to take the next step.

Joseph Harris - Sr. Vice President
Joseph E. Harris, II, AFM
Senior Vice President, Real Estate Broker
Quincy, IL Office
Farm Services
Joe is an Accredited Farm Manager and Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in Illinois and Missouri. He holds his Real Estate Managing Broker’s license in Illinois and his Real Estate Broker’s license in Missouri. Having over 40 years of experience managing farms and farm real estate, Joe confidently meets the needs of his clients. He graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and achieved his Accredited Farm Manager Designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. Joe is the Senior Vice President of Farm Services at TI-Trust, Inc. and lives on a farm in southern Adams County with his wife, Kim.
Kit T. Holst
Farm Manager, Real Estate Agent
Quincy, IL Office
Farm Services
Kit has over sixteen years of agricultural experience and two years of direct farm management experience giving him a well-rounded and deep-rooted perspective to modern farming. He was raised on a row crop and livestock farm which has helped to develop his foundation for hard work, animal care, agronomy, and land stewardship that guides his approach to farm management. His core focus areas are lease negotiations, crop planning, grain marketing, and selecting the highest and best use of land to maximize long-term value and performance. Kit is a graduate of Western Illinois University, and is a member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA), a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in Missouri, and a licensed Real Estate Broker in Illinois. Kit lives outside of Carthage, Illinois with his wife, Wesley, and their three sons.