Practical Advice from Experienced Farm Professionals

Not every landowner needs full management, but every landowner can benefit from expert advice. TI-TRUST offers farm consultation services tailored to your property, goals, and unique circumstances.

Whether you’re managing land on your own or need input on a specific challenge, our team brings decades of experience to help you make informed, confident decisions.

What We Offer

Our consulting services are available as standalone offerings or can be bundled with other services. Areas of expertise include:

  • Financial record review and documentation
  • Lease term evaluation and recommendations
  • Planning for capital improvements or infrastructure projects
  • Sales and acquisition guidance
  • Other farm-related operational or business decisions

No matter the need, we work to align your farmland strategy with your long-term goals.

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Let’s Talk About Your Farm

Our first step is always a conversation. We’ll discuss your goals, review your current setup, and determine how we can help. We’re excited to get that conversation started with you.

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Meet Our Farm Consultants

TI-TRUST offers more than 65 years of combined experience in farmland management and valuation. Our team of licensed specialists, including farm managers, brokers, and appraisers, is ready to help you get started.

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.
Sam Triplett
Sam P. Triplett
Appraiser, Real Estate Agent
Quincy, IL Office
Farm Services
Sam is an experienced Certified General Real Estate Appraiser licensed in Illinois and Missouri, and a licensed Real Estate Broker in Illinois. Sam grew up on a farm in Marion County, Missouri, where his passion for agriculture, nature, and stewardship for the land was instilled in him early in life. He attended the University of Missouri in Columbia, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Real Estate. His experience on the farm and background in business ensures his clients receive the highest level of specialized service. Sam performs certified appraisals for farm, land, and commercial properties in Western Illinois and Northeastern Missouri, and provides professional brokerage services in Illinois. He is an active member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. Sam can often be found on the farm, or travelling with his wife, Lauren, and their dog, Estes.