Farm Planning
Whole-system farm planning evaluates land history, resources, constraints, and revenue opportunities to create a practical roadmap for stronger environmental and financial performance.
Solutions in the Land helps landowners, farmers, and agricultural stakeholders make smarter long-term decisions through practical planning, regenerative strategy, and business-focused farm consulting. From whole-system planning to succession and organic transition support, our team builds site-specific strategies that strengthen profitability, stewardship, and operational resilience across complex agricultural operations.
Strategic consulting services designed to improve farm performance, resilience, stewardship, and long-term business outcomes.
Whole-system farm planning evaluates land history, resources, constraints, and revenue opportunities to create a practical roadmap for stronger environmental and financial performance.
Farm business planning combines financial analysis, market positioning, and operational strategy to support sustainable growth, better decision-making, and long-term viability.
Organic transition planning helps farms prepare for certification requirements, adopt compliant practices, and manage the operational changes needed for a successful transition.
Succession planning helps farm owners prepare for ownership or management transfer while protecting continuity, family goals, and the long-term future of the operation.
Food system planning supports regional development and market-driven crop systems that strengthen supply chains, community connections, and agricultural opportunity.
Regenerative agriculture consulting guides farms toward practices that improve soil health, biodiversity, and ecological function while supporting profitability and resilience.
Agribusiness decisions affect profitability, land stewardship, succession, and long-term resilience. Solutions in the Land provides tailored consulting that connects business planning with practical agricultural realities, helping clients evaluate opportunities, reduce risk, and build workable strategies. Whether you are planning a transition, improving operations, or aligning land use with market goals, our guidance is grounded in measurable outcomes and whole-system thinking.
We combine agricultural insight with practical planning that supports better long-term decisions.
Our team brings deep experience in regenerative, organic, and whole-system agricultural planning.
Every recommendation is tailored to the land, goals, constraints, and market realities involved.
We focus on practical strategies that reduce risk and improve economic and ecological performance.
Our consulting connects business strategy, stewardship, and operational planning into one clear direction.
Experienced advisors focused on practical agricultural strategy.
Managing Partner & Agronomist
Ron Doetch is a Managing Partner and Agronomist at Solutions in the Land, a regenerative agriculture consulting firm headquartered in Kenosha, WI. With an entire career dedicated to food systems, Ron has developed deep expertise in organic, sustainable, and restorative agriculture practices. As a co-founder of the company, he collaborated with landscape architect Jim Patchett to integrate urban and rural agricultural designs that address food access, food waste, and environmental stewardship. Ron leads whole-system farm planning initiatives and organic transition consulting, helping landowners and farmers achieve both economic resilience and ecological sustainability. His site-specific, market-driven approach ensures measurable outcomes for every client he serves.
Grazing & Soil Consultant
Allen Williams serves as a Grazing and Soil Consultant at Solutions in the Land, bringing a uniquely personal perspective to regenerative agriculture as a sixth-generation farmer. His extensive hands-on experience has made him a recognized expert in soil health, adaptive multi-paddock grazing, and pasture-based meat production. Allen works closely with landowners and farmers to design grazing systems that restore soil vitality, improve watershed health, and increase farm profitability. His deep-rooted connection to the land and commitment to measurable, science-based outcomes make him an invaluable resource for clients seeking to transition toward more sustainable and profitable farming systems across the United States.
Project Coordinator
Chloe Powers serves as Project Coordinator at Solutions in the Land, playing a vital role in ensuring the smooth execution of the company's regenerative agriculture and farm planning projects. Based out of Kenosha, WI, Chloe works closely with the consulting team to coordinate client engagements, manage project timelines, and support the delivery of whole-system farm plans and organic transition programs. Her organizational expertise and dedication to client service help bridge the gap between strategic planning and on-the-ground implementation. Chloe's commitment to Solutions in the Land's mission of creating sustainable food and farming systems ensures that every project runs efficiently and that clients receive attentive, professional support throughout their journey.
Local Foods Program Director
Cheri Doetch is the Local Foods Program Director at Solutions in the Land, where she leads initiatives focused on strengthening local and regional food systems. Based in Kenosha, WI, Cheri oversees programs that connect farmers, landowners, and community stakeholders with market-based opportunities that promote sustainable food production and distribution. Her work supports the company's core mission of addressing the most significant challenges facing food and farming systems today. Cheri's dedication to building community-centered agricultural networks aligns with Solutions in the Land's partnerships with organizations such as the Fondy Food Center and the Mequon Nature Preserve, ensuring that local food access remains a cornerstone of the company's broader sustainability goals.
An agribusiness consultant helps agricultural businesses, landowners, and farm operators make informed strategic decisions. This can include business planning, land-use strategy, succession planning, organic transition support, regenerative agriculture guidance, market analysis, and operational improvement. The goal is to align financial performance, stewardship priorities, and long-term viability with a practical plan tailored to the operation.
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Watershed-focused organizational membership and collaboration.
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