The operative word in Cozad/Westchester's management philosophy is quality. It's as true in our "hands on" management style as it is in our selection of properties. By actively participating in property management, our people help guide decisions about crops, farming methods, and other factors critical to productive operation. We use frequent on-site visits and comparative analysis techniques to monitor and measure an operator's effectiveness. At Cozad/Westchester, we recognize the value of a partnership with top farm operators. Our operators are carefully selected for their consistently good performance. After all, a history of top production enhances the value of farmland. Only high-quality properties acquired Quality determined by location, soil type, drainage, rainfall (or irrigation), terrain, availability of quality farm operators, and other factors. No minimum transaction size Crop diversification includes almonds, pistachios, winegrapes, apples, citrus, corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, alfalfa, rice, and vegetables. Operating arrangements vary from net cash lease to direct operation. Active "hands-on" involvement in all aspects of acquisition, management, and disposition. Murray R. Wise Chairman & CEO, Westchester Group, Inc. MBA, University of Illinois, 1987 BS in Agriculture, Iowa State University, 1973 Author of Farmland Investment Strategies (1993) and Investing in Farmland (1989) Featured on CNN's "Money Line with Lou Dobbs" Randall E. Pope President & COO, Westchester Group, Inc. MS in Agricultural Economics, University of Arkansas, 1977 BSA in Agricultural Business, Arkansas State University, 1975 Former Managing Director & Senior Portfolio Manager for The Prudential Realty Group, Newark, NJ Managed a $30 billion portfolio of real estate debt and equity investments for The Prudential Gregory D. Cozad President & CEO, Cozad Asset Management, Inc. JD and MBA, University of Notre Dame, 1985 BS in Business, Indiana University, 1981 Presenter - National Pension/Real Estate Conferences Attorney, State of Illinois Certified Financial Planner Stuart T. Meacham, CPA, ChFC COO & Director, Cozad Asset Management, Inc. BS in Accounting, University of Illinois, 1978 Chairman, NCREIF Farmland Index Certified Public Accountant Chartered Financial Consultant