Posted 4/11/2009 21:51 (#677247 - in reply to #677199) Subject: RE: Top Producer Came Today IFF Again
EC IL
It is Ill Family Farms. Mr. R's picture is there. Tells about the owners and the share arrangements to get in. Founded by Allen Lash as a franchise fee type arrangement, but in for 2010 will be 28 per acre. From text of article " It's a club of sorts that walks and talks like an invitation-only franchise system. Those who buy in on a per acre basis recieve Class A shares in the company and agree to adhere to the FamilyFarms set of standard operating procedures for members. As in many franchises-think fast food or hotels- its all or nothing."
Killam farms who left with their 10000 acres said in article "Its all about acres and money...going after the most acres and paying the most money." Not in quotes but paragraph says "However, he wasn't comfortable with the aggressive growth he feels is being pushed."
Top Producer Came Today IFF Again
