Lincoln Office
1221 'N' Street, Suite 801
Lincoln, NE 68508
800-509-3276 or 402-434-4498
Fax: 402-434-5383
The team of experienced professionals at our Lincoln office handles farm and ranch management for over 100 farms and nearly 24,000 acres in the southeast portion of the state, in addition to providing real estate sales, appraisal, crop insurance and consultation services. Give us a call today to discuss how we can help with your needs.
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Lincoln Team
Keith Carlson
President and General Manager
Real Estate Managing Broker–NE, IA, SD, KS, CO
402-434-4494
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In addition to his executive duties as president of UFARM, Keith is a hands-on manager, working with his clients on a daily basis to ensure that their business goals are met. Client satisfaction is his number one priority.
Keith has been in the farm management business since 1967. Raised on a family farm in south central Nebraska, Keith is a graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture. He started his professional farm management career at the National Bank of Commerce (NBC) in the North Platte and Kearney territories. In 1974, he moved to Lincoln as Vice President and head of the NBC Farm Management Department. In 1990, he became President of First Commerce Farm and Ranch Management. When the company merged with United Nebraska Bank in 1994, Keith became General Manager of United Farm and Ranch Management. In 2004, TierOne Bank of Lincoln acquired United Nebraska Bank and now Keith serves as President of their subsidiary, United Farm & Ranch Management, Inc.
Keith has acquired professional designations of Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) and Accredited Rural Appraiser (ARA) from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA). He served as President of both the Nebraska Chapter of ASFMRA and the Nebraska Agribusiness Club in Lincoln. Keith also has served on several advisory boards, including Agri-Finance Magazine, the American Cyanamid Company, Nebraska LEAD program, and is past Vice-President of District VI of the ASFMRA.
Chris Scow
Operations Manager
Real Estate Broker–NE
402-434-4495
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Chris not only keeps the operations side of UFARM running smoothly but takes pride in the efficiency and expertise he provides to his clients as he assists them with the sales and purchase of rural property. Chris has been with UFARM for more than 20 years.
He was raised on a diversified row-crop and cow/calf farming operation near Shelby in east-central Nebraska and currently lives on an acreage south of Lincoln, where he raises horses, hay and row crops.
Committed to the future of the ag industry and the youth of our state, Chris is actively involved with 4-H including being past president of the Lancaster County 4-H Council. He has also served, and continues to serve, on various 4-H committees as well as the Lancaster County Extension Board. Chris and his family raise and show quarter horses in both 4-H and breed shows. In addition, Chris coaches youth soccer and softball and is active in his church having served as Financial Secretary and led a recent building and expansion project. He is also past president of the Nebraska Agribusiness Club.
Chris studied Ag Economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has held a Nebraska real estate license since 1996. He participated in the Nebraska LEAD Program - LEAD Class XIX, (1999 - 2001).
Dave Arends
Farm and Ranch Manager
Real Estate Broker–NE
Licensed Crop Insurance Agent
402-434-4496
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Dave has been a licensed real estate broker for over 20 years and is also a crop insurance agent. In addition to farm management he is experienced in providing market analysis and consulting for clients.
He was raised on a family farm in southeast Nebraska. After graduation from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln with degrees in Agriculture and Animal Science, Dave managed the crop-production division of a large northeast Nebraska Co-op. This experience gives him a solid background in the areas of fertilizer and agricultural chemical.
Dave received a combined “Farm Manager of the Year Award” from the Nebraska Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and Pheasants Forever for his work in conservation and habitat development. He continues to help his clients with conservation projects and obtaining cost-share assistance through the various programs available to producers.
Boyd Smith
Farm and Ranch Manager
Real Estate Broker–NE, IA
402-434-4497
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With an extensive list of industry credentials and technical experience, Boyd is a knowledgeable farm manager who will take the time to listen and understand the needs of his clients.
Boyd grew up on a family farm in southeast York County. He operated a row-crop farm and cattle operation in York County prior to his career at UFARM.
Boyd received his Bachelor’s degree from Doane College, in addition to his Masters of Management degree.
Boyd’s professional involvement includes being a participant in the Nebraska LEAD Program; a member of the York County Corn Growers Association, serving three years as president; a member of the Nebraska Corn Growers Association; serving on the Nebraska Corn Board for three years; member of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), serving as chair of their Customer and Business Development Action Team the chair of their Ethanol Committee, and as a member of the Biotech Working Group. In addition he testified before the U.S. House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on the corn genome project.
Angella Nelson
Administrative Assistant
402-434-5382
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Jan Shepherd
Administrative Assistant
402-434-5381
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