Row and Field Cropland

To provide you with the most accurate valuation, many of our open land appraisals include the following industry and property-specific information* :
  • In-depth discussion of the crops and other agricultural commodities prevalent in area.
  • Trends in land values, residential real estate markets, and feasibility of open row & field cropland vs. permanent plantings.
  • Analysis of available water resources, including the strengths and weaknesses of local water districts and pumped groundwater sources.
  • Explanation of Ag Preserve contracts, soil & topography suitability, and irrigation methods, as well as their impact on land value.
  • Analysis of land-preparation costs, remaining economic life of ag support structures, residential improvements, and other Replacement Cost New (RCN) factors of the property.
  • Custom maps and supporting exhibits.

Additional Services Available for Field and Cropland Properties
  • Supplemental Valuation Scenarios - Examples include "As Will Be" and "As Complete" scenarios that address proposed and/or in-progress construction or conversion to permanent planting developments on the property.
  • Purchase Price Allocation  - Consulting report that breaks down a property’s purchase price by real property (land), site entitlements, and building improvements, such as ag support buildings and residential improvements.
  • Leased Fee and Leasehold Valuation - Determines the value of the interest in a rented property, and analyzes rental rates to determine their correspondence with market levels.
  • Machinery and Equipment Valuation – Itemized appraisal of the operation's assets, such as trailers. tractors, and storage equipment.
* This list is not all-inclusive, and every report is tailored to the specific needs of our client. Depending on the type of report requested, not every item shown above may be included.

Did You Know?

  • California is home to over 2,000 types of soil in its array of valleys, foothills, mountains, coastlines, and deserts.
  • The USDA recently approved a 50% increase to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council’s assessment to fund research and promotions, moving it from $12 to $18 a ton beginning with the 2014 crop.
  • More than 90% of California farms are family farms or partnerships.