Succession Planning combines elements of business design, ownership/management succession, wealth accumulation, retirement design, and estate planning. As a Certified Financial Planner with over 20 years experience in the fields of financial service and agriculture, Kevin Spafford is passionate about guiding farm owners through the steps that will help reverse the inconceivable loss of the family farm. His innovative and comprehensive solutions focus on what is best for the family, the farm, and the business.
As we struggle to feed a global population speeding toward 9 billion, we have entered a new phase of the food crisis. Wealthy countries that import much of their food, along with private investors, are racing to buy or lease huge swaths of farmland abroad. The Global Farms Race is the first book to examine this burgeoning trend in all its complexity, considering the implications for investors, host countries, and the world as a whole.
The debate over large-scale land acquisition is typically polarized, with critics lambasting it as a form of neocolonialism,” and proponents lauding it as an elixir for the poor yields, inefficient technology, and unemployment plaguing global agriculture. The Global Farms Race instead offers diverse perspectives, featuring contributions from agricultural investment consultants, farmers’ organizations, international NGOs, and academics. The book addresses historical context, environmental impacts, and social effects, and covers all the major geographic areas of investment.
Nearly 230 million hectares of farmlandan area equivalent to the size of Western Europehave been sold or leased since 2001, with most of these transactions occurring since 2008. As the deals continue to increase, it is imperative for anyone concerned with food security to understand them and their consequences. The Global Farms Race is a critical resource to develop that understanding.
TITLE: Plow INVENTOR: John Deere YEAR: 1865 PRINT#: D6454
Already an established blacksmith, Deere opened a shop in Illinois in 1837 which allowed him to serve as a general repairman in the village, as well as a manufacturer of small tools such as pitchforks and shovels. Even more successful than these small tools was Deere’s cast-steel plow or implement, which was pioneered in 1836. Prior to Deere’s introduction of the steel plow, most farmers used iron or wooden plows which stuck to the rich Midwestern soil and had to be cleaned very frequently. The smooth sided steel plow solved this problem, and would greatly aid migration into the American Great Plains in the 19th and early 20th century.
Reproductions of the original patent artwork and application submitted by John Deere to the US Patent & Trademark Office in 1865
Giclee art is printed on heavyweight fine art paper
Makes a great farmer grower gift!
16×20 Framed
Overall frame size is 18-1/4″ x 22-1/4″
High-quality solid wood frame with glass
Double-matted: charcoal (top) and black (bottom)
Mat is 2-1/2″ in width around art
Frame is sealed with hanging hardware attached – just needs a nail in the wall to hang!
Expertly mounted and framed in black & white to present strong, visually-appealing artwork
Our technical art makes a great office wall hanging for professionals, executives, business people, and managers
Art makes a great gift for the hobbyist, inventor, or professional – for the home or office
Interesting artwork creates a conversation piece — visitors & guests will ask about it!
Aerial view of greenhouses in Demre, Antalya, Turkey-AS37 AKA1243 – Ali Kabas Mouse Pad is 8″ x 8″ x .25″ and is made of heavy-duty recycled rubber. Matte finish image will not fade or peel. Machine washable using a mild detergent and air dry.
