The Book for Landowners

American Family Farmland

A farm is more than a piece of real estate. Inheriting one isn’t just about carrying on a legacy; it’s about making choices that will shape your future. American Family Farmland by Johnny Klemme, is the first book of its kind created specifically for those who have inherited, or plan to pass down, the family farm — offering guidance, stories, and strategies to navigate this once-in-a-lifetime responsibility with clarity and confidence.

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This book serves as a wise companion, illuminating the paths forward and encouraging meaningful conversations around the kitchen table.

- Jim Moseley

Former Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, USDA

"Must-read for farmers who manage a family farm day-to-day, and for those who have never managed the farm but now find themselves in a position to influence future decisions or provide critical feedback. Johnny's approach in managing the difficult conversations is top notch, and is critical. A fantastic read."

- Shay Foulk

Farm Consultant with Ag View Solutions

A straightforward, comprehensive, and easy-to-understand guide. Johnny's book is a must-read for generational farm families.

- Rick Clark

5th Generation Farmer / Farm Green

Required reading for anyone who has inherited or plans to bequeath a farm. It showcases the strength of one of our country's greatest legacies and ensures it will endure for generations to come.

- Dr. Jason Randall

Author & Farmland Owner in Illinois, Indiana, & Wisconsin

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      How Inheriting the Farm Creates New Challenges and Opportunities to Transform Your Life and the Next Generation

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      Inheriting the Family Farm Comes with Big Questions

      Inheriting farmland is more than an asset transfer — it’s a moment that can shape your family’s future for generations. American Family Farmland isn’t just another book about land values or investments. It’s a guide to asking the right questions, uncovering your true goals, and making confident decisions that balance financial outcomes with the values you cherish and future you desire most.

      Author, advisor, broker, and filmmaker Johnny Klemme draws on extensive experience helping farm families navigate the crossroads of keeping, selling, or reimagining their land. Inside, you’ll find practical strategies, real-world stories, and the tools to turn this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity into a decision that honors your legacy, strengthens family harmony, and opens the door to a richer, more fulfilling next chapter.

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      Meet Johnny Klemme

      Johnny Klemme is an award winning farm and land real estate professional dedicated to helping landowners maximize value while thoughtfully stewarding the family farm legacy. As co-owner of Geswein Farm & Land, the Indiana native has worked with farmers and landowners across the Midwest over thousands upon thousands of acres, demonstrating a deep commitment to land stewardship, thoughtful sales & exit strategies, and management practices that honor both the land and your family’s legacy.

      AMERICAN FAMILY FARMLAND is his first book—but it’s not his first foray into sharing the stories of what drives American farmers forward. Johnny’s documentary, LAND VALUES, was featured in the Smithsonian’s Water/Ways exhibit and has been screen internationally. His Stories of Stewardship docuseries, is ongoing, as he continues highlighting local farmers and families adapting to the challenges of modern agriculture and stewardship.

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      For The Landowner In All Of Us

      If you’re a farmland owner, trustee or heir to the family farm, then this book is for you. If you have a vision for your family farm or are experiencing conflict with your siblings or heirs, in these pages you’ll learn how to navigate the difficult decision on what to do next. If you’re already passing your farm to your heirs or planning to sell, but it isn’t going the way you want or you’re ready to simplify the process, this guide is your key.



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          Farmland Legacy Values and Inheritance Wealth Planning

          A Book by Johnny Klemme

          Johnny Klemme is a trusted advisor, broker, and licensed auctioneer specializing in farmland and family farm transitions. He is dedicated to helping generational farm families navigate critical decisions about their land, legacy, and future.

          American Family Farmland Book by Johnny Klemme Top Rated and 5 Star Reviews

          A Landowners Guide To Inheriting The Farm

          Discover how successful landowners turn one of life’s most emotional and financially important moments into a clear, confident decision. Through Johnny’s LAND VALUES framework — a strategic, values-first model rooted in the Return on Life (RoL) mindset — you’ll learn how to navigate family dynamics, protect relationships, and unlock your farm’s full potential. This approach goes beyond the numbers, connecting the economic, emotional, and legacy significance of your land to the life you want to build, the retirement you envision, and the future you hope to leave behind.

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