Whole-System Planning
Whole-System Farm Plans evaluate land history, resources, opportunities, constraints, conservation options, revenue streams, and partnerships to guide practical, site-specific decisions.
Solutions in the Land helps landowners make informed decisions about agricultural property, leasing, succession, conservation, and long-term land productivity. Our site-specific approach connects whole-system farm planning with market opportunities, environmental stewardship, and practical business strategy. Whether you operate farmland or manage it from a distance, we help create sustainable solutions aligned with your financial, ecological, and intergenerational goals.
Site-specific planning and advisory services help landowners improve agricultural outcomes, stewardship, leasing, and long-term resilience.
Whole-System Farm Plans evaluate land history, resources, opportunities, constraints, conservation options, revenue streams, and partnerships to guide practical, site-specific decisions.
Farm business planning combines financial planning, market analysis, and operational strategy to support informed decisions and stronger long-term agricultural performance.
Lease consulting supports structure selection, rent benchmarking, tenant considerations, conservation provisions, renewals, negotiations, and coordination with the landowner’s chosen attorney.
Succession planning helps landowners prepare for future ownership or management transitions while supporting continuity, family goals, stewardship, and viable farm operations.
Regenerative agriculture consulting supports transitions toward practices that improve soil health, biodiversity, ecosystem services, and the ecological resilience of farmland.
Organic transition planning helps farms organize sustainable practices and certification-related requirements while developing an approach suited to the property and operation.
Farm management decisions affect income, stewardship, tenant relationships, and the future of the land. Solutions in the Land brings together agronomy, business planning, conservation, food-system knowledge, and lease advisory to help landowners evaluate realistic paths forward. Our work is tailored to each property and can support non-operating owners, family successors, agricultural investors, and others responsible for farmland outcomes across the United States.
Our interdisciplinary perspective helps landowners connect agricultural opportunity with long-term stewardship.
Recommendations reflect each farm’s history, resources, constraints, opportunities, and landowner priorities.
Agronomy, business, food systems, conservation, and lease advisory inform a more complete management strategy.
Planning focuses on practical results, clearer decisions, lower risk, and stronger ecological and economic resilience.
We help owners evaluate leases, transitions, revenue opportunities, and stewardship goals with an independent perspective.
Experienced professionals connect agriculture, planning, soil health, and local food systems.
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.
Farm management services help landowners make informed decisions about agricultural property, operations, leases, conservation, revenue opportunities, and long-term stewardship. The work may include whole-system farm planning, business planning, tenant and lease advisory, succession planning, organic transition support, and regenerative agriculture consulting. The right scope depends on the landowner’s goals, the property’s characteristics, and the operating relationships involved.
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