Johnny Klemme - Land Broker, Advisor, & Auctioneer

10/20/2026

It's National Estate Planning Awareness Week.

When Farmland is the Fortune is a new piece I wrote for Issue 49 of the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils Journal to bring more attention to the importance of succession planning.

Read more at: https://www.naepcjournal.org/issue/49/when-farmland-is-the-fortune-a-framework-for-advisors/

🌾 Inheriting farmland comes with big decisions, and selling isn’t the only option. Before putting land on the market, take time to consider what it means to you, whether keeping or leasing it makes sense, and how taxes, management and family goals factor into the decision.

A thoughtful plan starts with understanding your options.

Read the full blog: https://gfarmland.com/blog/inherited-farmland-five-decisions-to-make-before-you-sell/

For more resources visit: https://americanfamilyfarmland.com/farmland-support-for-professional-advisors/

Johnny Klemme - Land Broker, Advisor, & Auctioneer

09/25/2026

Thanks Land.com for the national feature. Grateful for the journey that American Family Farmland has allowed me to take.

09/25/2026

09/24/2026

45.5+/- Acres of Hunting & Wooded Property in Parke County, Indiana.
Timed Online Auction on November 10, 2026

Just in time for Whitetail Deer Season!
Register & Bid Today at https://auctions.gfarmland.com/auctions/9641/landing

09/15/2026

Thanks Greater Lafayette Commerce

Congratulations to our Small Business of the Month for September, Geswein Farm & Land Realty, LLC ! The Lafayette-based agency has spent nearly five decades focused on one thing — buying and selling tillable farmland across the region.

Since 1977, Geswein has built its reputation on deep knowledge of local ag land: soil quality, crop history, water rights, the details that make or break a farm transaction. That specialization has made them a trusted name for farmers and landowners navigating one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives. Join us at our Small Business of the Month Ceremony Sept. 30 from 5-6 p.m. at & Company

Congratulations
See you on September 30

09/11/2026

Just in time for Deer Season! 45.5+/- Acres of Wooded Land in Parke County, Indiana!

Timed Online Auction
Five (5) Tracts, Combinations, or Whole Property
Bidding is Open Now
Bidding Closes on November 10, 2026 at 10 AM EST
5299 W 1025 N, KINGMAN, 47952

Register and Bid today at
https://auctions.gfarmland.com/auctions/9641/landing

09/04/2026

SOLD | $22,458,078

Two states. Two auction days. One remarkable result.

We are proud to announce the successful sale of 1,477.5± acres across Illinois and Indiana, with tracts selling as high as $32,600 per acre.

Thank you to our sellers for trusting our team with a once-in-a-lifetime land transition.

Congratulations to the buyers who stepped forward and competed for high-quality Midwest farmland.

For landowners, results like this are a reminder that the right strategy matters.

For buyers, it shows the power of a transparent, competitive auction process where you can build your land portfolio around your investment goals.

Strategic marketing. Qualified buyers. Competitive bidding.
That is how we help landowners and buyers do it right.

Special thanks to the Rietveld family, Providence Wealth, and the Geswein Farm & Land Realty, LLC team for this successful two-day, two-state auction event.

I owe so much gratitude to many of my National Auction Association professional colleagues, mentors, and peers who've helped me learn, grow, and improve over the years.

09/03/2026

SOLD! $12,978,197 or $20,908/acre. Day 2 of our 2 State Auction was a tremendous success! Congratulations to our Seller and Local Buyers in Lake County, Indiana!

Auctions Work.
Give me a call to discuss how we can help you maximize value and get to your next chapter in life.