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Sold ListingsOur swine division runs on knowledge, collaboration, and experience. We cover swine real estate, barn management, appraisals, and complex work out situations. We are licensed in Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, and Minnesota. We serve producers and owners across the Midwest.
Meet the Team
Ben Isaacson – Real Estate Agent, Certified General Appraiser, Farm Manager
Ben is a part-owner of Growthland. He oversees strategy and brings a deep background in swine production, facility valuation, and farm management. His Certified General Appraiser license supports accurate and trusted valuations.
Dale Kenne – Real Estate Agent
Dale has 40+ years in ag sales and swine facility deals. He connects buyers and sellers and helps structure transactions that work. Clients value his steady guidance through transitions.
Dean Schott – Real Estate Agent
Dean brings nearly three decades in the swine industry. He focuses on operations oversight and employee development. He works with clients to uphold top standards and efficient barns.
Rod Leman – Real Estate Agent, Associate Appraiser, Business Consultant
Rod has 30+ years in pork production, business management, and leadership. As an Associate Appraiser, he strengthens our appraisal depth. He is a trusted resource on complex deals.
Lana Nachtman – Livestock Specialist, Real Estate Agent
Lana supports the swine management department. She blends her ag business degree with hands-on livestock work. She helps coordinate barn needs and keeps operations moving.
Jay Lampe – Real Estate Agent
Jay has 22 years across live production and pork procurement. He spent 11 years as a Nutrition Account Manager. His nutrition and production knowledge helps producers improve barn performance.
Jake Hansen – Real Estate Agent
Jake has 21 years in the swine industry and a degree in Agricultural Studies from Iowa State. He also runs his family farm near Hampton, raising corn, soybeans, and hogs. He knows barn operations from the inside because he lives them.
Scott Borcherding – Farm Manager, Real Estate Agent
Scott spent 12 years in ag retail, grain origination, and commodity position management before joining Growthland in 2020. He helps manage a North Central Iowa farm raising corn, soybeans, and hogs. His market and management background helps owners weigh timing and value.
Amy McDermott – Real Estate Broker, Marketing Expert, Closing Specialist
Amy has 10+ years in real estate closings. She keeps transactions on track from start to finish. She also leads marketing so listings are seen and understood.
Why This Matters
What makes Growthland different is the way our team works together. Each person brings unique strengths — from appraisals and consulting, to management, marketing, and closings. That means clients don’t just get one person’s knowledge, but the combined expertise of a team that can handle both the straightforward and the highly complex.
We are also familiar with 1031 Exchanges, which often play a key role in agricultural transitions, and our appraisal depth sets us apart when accurate valuations matter most. By blending practical, hands-on management with financial and real estate expertise, we provide a level of service that goes beyond what most competitors can offer.
Whether you’re buying, selling, or managing swine facilities, Growthland has the knowledge, licensing, and experience to help you succeed – across the Midwest and beyond.
Talk with Our Swine Team
Office: (319) 377-1143
Fax: (319) 377-4733
Address:
5475 Dyer Ave, Suite 141
Marion, IA 52302
Additional offices in Hampton, Humboldt, Ottumwa
Email: [email protected]
Website: growthland.com
