Property TypeCropland

Katie joined NFMCo in November 2023 and has quickly become the heartbeat of our team. She serves as our company’s accountant and office manager, overseeing incoming and outgoing expenses, managing a wide range of additional responsibilities, and supporting office administration. Her expertise and commitment keep our operations running seamlessly.

Katie received her AAS degrees in Administrative Office Management, Business Management, and Marketing and Sales Management at Alexandria Community and Technical College in 2015.

Katie enjoys staying active, coaching softball, and spending time with family and friends.

Heidi is a Farm Manager and an active member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. She is a licensed Minnesota Real Estate Agent, Real Estate Appraiser, and earned her bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University in 2021 before joining Northwestern Farm Management in December 2022.

Heidi grew up on a farm near Taunton, MN where she was involved in raising show lambs.  In her free time she is found on the golf course or in the tree stand. 

Brandon, an Accredited Farm Manager and active member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, is licensed as a Real Estate Agent in Minnesota and a Certified General Appraiser. He holds a BS in Business Management with a minor in Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate from Saint Cloud University

Brandon grew up in a small town in Southwest Minnesota on a grain and cattle farm which is where his passion of agriculture started. He is an owner and operator of a grain and livestock farm. Him and his wife enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Dan holds the title of Accredited Farm Manager and is an active member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. He is licensed in both Minnesota and Iowa and earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance with an emphasis in Corporate Finance from Southwest Minnesota State University.

Dan is from a small town in Southeast Minnesota where he grew up working as a farmhand, and he has always had a passion for agriculture. He worked for a Fortune 100 Agriculture Coop for 7 years in finance, M&A, and Precision Agriculture. His greatest passions are his wife and two kids, and he enjoys hunting, fishing, and being outdoors.

Mike has been with NFM since 2006, and in 2018 he and Corey became Co-Owners. As a Farm Manager and Real Estate Broker, Mike handles farm managements, real estate sales, and new business development at NFM. He is an active member of American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, the Minnesota Chapter of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, and the West Central Association of Realtors.

Mike was born and raised on a family grain and livestock farm in Southwestern Minnesota. Today, he is actively involved in the family farm and is proud to be a 5^th generation farmer! Mike has previous experience as a crop consultant and managed an Agronomy Retail Facility for Cenex Harvest States Cooperative prior to his Farm Management career.  

Mike holds an Accredited Farm Manager designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and is a Licensed Real Estate Broker in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa. He obtained a BS in Crops and Soils Resource Management from the University of Minnesota College of Agriculture Food and Environmental Science.

Mike resides in Tyler with his wife, Susan, and their three kids. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, and being outdoors farming, fishing, hunting, and hiking.

Dallas is an Accredited Farm Manager and a licensed Real Estate Broker in Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota. As an active member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, he brings expertise in farm management and land sales. Additionally, he is a licensed FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot. Dallas holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources Management with a minor in Agronomy from South Dakota State University.

Dallas grew up in Southwestern Minnesota and is accustomed to the rural landscape and farm practices of the area. His previous work experiences include agronomy sales, energy management and conservation planning. He resides on a farm north of Marshall, MN with his wife, Morgan, and three kids. On his spare time, he enjoys anything outdoors, whether it is fishing, hunting or camping with his family.

Heather has been a vital part of NFM since June 2018. As our Marketing and Communications Specialist, she oversees the company’s advertising, manages social media and website content, and is the creative force behind our newsletter, Between the Rows. Her expertise ensures our message reaches the right audience with impact and clarity.

In addition to her marketing role, Heather is a licensed FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot.

She received her BS in Secondary Mathematics Education from Southwest Minnesota State University in 2015. From there, she pursued a career in teaching until joining NFMCo.

Heather enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, gardening, camping, and other outdoor activities.

Danica started with NFMCo on December 2024. She is the Office Coordinator, handling the day-to-day tasks, including front of the house responsibilities, assisting our managers with documentation and filing, countless behind-the-scenes duties, and everything in between – which means our “ship” would sink without her.

She graduated from Granite Falls with her associate’s degree in administrative assistant. Before joining NFMCo, she spent 10 years working in the Revenue Cycle department at Avera.

On Danica’s down time, she enjoys spending time with her 3 girls & family, four wheeling/camping, and helping her husband with his auto body business.

Cindy has worked in our office since January 2021. She serves as our company’s accountant, overseeing incoming and outgoing expenses, managing a wide range of additional responsibilities, and supporting office administration. Her expertise and commitment keep our operations running seamlessly. Previously, she spent almost 30 years as a Wealth Management Associate at Bremer bank.

Cindy resides outside of Lynd with her husband on their farm. She has three children and six grandchildren, who are her biggest passion. Her other interests include motorcycling, ATV riding, quilting, and gardening.

Corey’s passion for agriculture started as a child growing up on a crop and livestock farm in SW MN. Corey obtained an Ag Business degree (BS) and Agronomy minor at South Dakota State University.  Following graduation, Corey worked in the seed industry as a district sales manager for 7 years before entering the farm management and ag real estate sector.  Corey received his AFM (Accredited Farm Manager) designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers in 2009 and is a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson in Minnesota and Iowa.

Corey is an active member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and the Minnesota Chapter of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers teaching farm management courses and serving on various committees. He was most recently District IV vice president for ASFMRA.

Corey was awarded the 2015 Professional Farm Manager of the Year Award by the ASFMRA, AgProfessional Magazine and Syngenta. This award recognizes professional farm managers whose dedication and commitment to agriculture have benefited their clients, the American consumer and our most precious commodity – the land. The official announcement of Professional Farm Manager of the Year was made at the ASFMRA Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX, October 26 – 31, 2015.

Tyler has been a Farm Manager with NFM since 2015. He obtained a BS Degree from Southwest Minnesota State University in Agricultural Business with concentrations in Farm Management and Marketing, and Agricultural Finance with a minor in Accounting.

Tyler grew up on a grain and livestock farm in Southwestern Minnesota obtaining a great deal of experience in farm management with both crops and livestock. Tyler has previous work experience as a crop scout intern and a grain buyer intern for POET Biorefining. He has received training and experience managing farms for absentee landowners working for Northwestern Farm Management Co and also classroom education. He is a member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and also a member of the Minnesota Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors.

During his time at NFM, he received his Accreditation as a Farm Manager, designated from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. Tyler is also a Minnesota Licensed Real Estate Salesperson and a Certified General Appraiser. He has successfully completed many real estate licensing classes as well as many classes in real estate appraisal. In his free time, Tyler enjoys getting back to his family’s farm to help with farming, playing golf, and fishing.