Johnny Klemme - Land Broker, Advisor, & Auctioneer

06/09/2026

Continual Learning - we'll be reporting on the latest developments in the 45Z space

We're excited to welcome Geswein Farm & Land Realty, LLC as a Platinum Sponsor of this year's TopSoil Summit.

Geswein Farm & Land is a Midwest farmland real estate, auction, and advisory firm serving landowners, farm families, and investors with a values-driven approach rooted in stewardship, legacy, and the future of agriculture.

As an added bonus, the first 300 farmers registered for the TopSoil Summit will receive a free copy of American Family Farmland by Johnny Klemme, a thoughtful look at the importance of farmland, family legacy, and preserving agriculture for future generations.

Be sure to stop by their booth at the TopSoil Summit and connect with Johnny and the Geswein Farm & Land team.

📍 June 10 | Riverside, IA
🌱 TopSoil Summit 2026: Built for This

Learn more at https://gfarmland.com/

06/04/2026

Bidding is OPEN on this ABSOLUTE AUCTION for 3.5+/- Acres in Battle Ground, Indiana.

Bidding is open now and will close on July 30, 2026, for this 3.5± acre property in Battle Ground, Indiana. Selling at absolute auction with online or phone bidding available, this tract offers a versatile opportunity for agricultural, business, storage, or investment use. Conveniently located in B...

05/29/2026

Sneak Peak - 3.5+/- Acres in Battle Ground, Indiana.
Online Absolute Auction on July 30, 2026

Two (2) 32' x 96' Shops (concrete floors)
Adjacent 3-Phase Power
Former "Ash Grove" Elevator.
Imagine the possibilities & potential?!?
Agricultural - Rental Income - Workshops - Pasture for Animals - Potential Homesite

More details coming soon!

05/27/2026

Hello San Antonio! Honored to be named a national finalist in two (2) categories - including Marketing Campaign of the Year National Auction Association

We are honored to be recognized as finalists in the National Auction Association’s 2026 Marketing Competition for both Brochures – Real Estate and Campaign of the Year.

Marketing is more than promotion — it’s storytelling, strategy, and creating meaningful connections that help maximize value for our clients. We are grateful for the opportunity to keep learning, improving, and pushing forward in an industry filled with incredible professionals.

Thank you to the National Auction Association for this recognition, and congratulations to all finalists.

🏆 Stay tuned for the NAA Awards Ceremony during the 77th International Auctioneers Conference & Show in San Antonio, Texas, where winners will be announced live on Thursday, July 16 at 11:00 AM on the main stage.

Johnny Klemme - Land Broker, Advisor, & Auctioneer

05/22/2026

Wooded Property for sale in Benton County?! This doesn't happen often.

Sneak peak at 190+/- Acres available as a whole or individual tracts. Excellent tenant, well maintained.
Potential homesite(s).
Breathtaking, rolling, partially wooded tract for your dream home?? ... pretty dreamy for Benton County, just off Meridian/Adeway road.

05/16/2026

The 3 Year CAI program from the National Auction Association taught me next level skills in leadership, growth, strategy, and adding more value for my clients & team.

Even more so, I gained an extended family in my classmates and colleagues across the country.

Less than 2% of auctioneers in the country have the CAI Designation, and I am proud to bring an extra level of service, diligence, & care to our clients.

We’re proud to share that Johnny Klemme has earned the Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) designation from the National Auction Association — one of the auction industry’s highest professional designations.

The CAI program is a three-year executive education program focused on leadership, ethics, negotiation, marketing, client service, and professional auction strategy.

For Johnny, this achievement represents more than professional education. It reflects a continued commitment to serving farm families, landowners, trustees, and advisors with clarity, professionalism, and trust through some of life’s biggest land and legacy decisions.

Read the full announcement and learn more here: https://gfarmland.com/blog/johnny-klemme-certified-auctioneers-institute-designation-from-the-national-auction-association/

National Auction Association, Johnny Klemme - Land Broker, Advisor, & Auctioneer

05/14/2026

Thanks AARP for having me be a part of 25 Great Ways to Leave a Legacy! Guess this means I am getting older too :)

We were honored to see Geswein Farm & Land featured in an AARP article titled 25 Great Ways to Leave a Legacy That Lasts.

The article highlights meaningful ways people can leave an impact for future generations — and we were grateful to see conversations around farmland stewardship and conservation included as part of that story. 🌱

Out of all 25 ideas, we have to admit #7 might be our favorite.

Read the full article here: https://www.aarp.org/family-relationships/great-ways-to-leave-legacy/?cmp=RDRCT-MOA-SOMETHING-MEANINGFUL&bpcode=101

05/13/2026

Getting a handwritten note from after sending him my book was both humbling and pretty darn exciting.

For anyone who grew up on the family farm and any small-town, you know his music hits a little differently.

Proud of this moment, and even more grateful to keep telling stories that honor the land and the people connected to it.

Also... throwback to FarmAid 40 on the day I found out my book became a #1 Bestseller in Agriculture.

05/12/2026

“I was born in a small town.”

It isn’t every day that you receive a handwritten note from a Hall of Fame musician, but seeing a “Thank You” from John Mellencamp in the mail was a humbling reminder of why the stories of the family farm still matter.

For many of us in agriculture, the family farm is about much more than land. It is about legacy, sacrifice, stewardship, and the values passed from one generation to the next.

That is exactly why I wrote American Family Farmland.

John Mellencamp’s music has long captured something true about rural life and the people who work the land. Receiving a personal note from him was an honor, and a meaningful reminder that the story of the family farm still resonates - and matters more than ever.