Success

"Our family farm has always been close to my heart.  In 1994 my brother and I returned to the land that once belonged to my grandfather and father.  Our goal was to add acres and proceed forward with a successful operation that could sustain both of our families.  The fact that Water Street Solutions helps us make a profit is one aspect of their role.  The bigger role they have in our operation is helping us get through difficult decisions that impact our operation in the long run.  The advisory service - financial, marketing and crop insurance - has been a worthwhile venture."

Bill Michl -- Newton, IL

Don and Bonnie Ladage -- Chatham, IL

"We have relied on guidance from Water Street Solutions for the past six years.  What is unique about Water Street Solutions is their approach to our farming operation.  They aren't just a market advisor, they offer an integrated approach to the plan of our farm.  They understand markets but more importantly how to tie the information to our operation's strategy.  Their objective opinion takes the anxiety down and helps us make smart decisions for the farm.”

"I feel like this is a first class organization.  There are not too many times we have an opportunity to work with people like the ones at Water Street.  We feel like we're on the right track with them."

"I have experienced how the internal teams within Water Street Solutions work together to support farmers.  The company has an internal synergy where each person is focused on guiding farmers to grow their operation."

“We as farmers have to look at not necessarily trying to do everything ourselves like we did many years ago.  We’ve got to start farming some things out.  I can run my tractor, I can run my combine, but I think in today’s farm operation, we need outside help for the marketing side.  If you ask a typical farmer, his weakest part of his farm operation is his marketing skills.  They’ll all tell you the same thing.  I just feel that the expertise that Water Street has and the ability to bring it all together, is so much better than what I have access to or have the time to do.”

"It's been very beneficial in the marketing and the financial analysis, combining the two have been a great asset to our farm.  They've helped me with the marketing and also showed me what they were doing kind of transitioned me into the operation.  They not only told me what they were doing but also explained it and showed me a lot of the financial side of how things were impacting my operation.  I think it will make the transition a lot smoother.  They have been a great asset and also a great teacher for me."

Ken Bohm -- La Moille, IL

"I was first introduced to Water Street Solutions through my accountant.  I knew I was a better producer than a marketer, so I thought this relationship might be beneficial.  Over the last several years, they've proven to be a valuable asset.  They made me a lot of money in both hogs and the grains sector.  The key is to follow their advice.  It's taken a lot of anxiety off my shoulders.  It's helpful that this company also works with my financials and my crop insurance, because they have a better idea of my total position.  They also helped me run the numbers before I bought a grain bin and a machine shed - to see if it was best for my bottom line.  I would recommend Water Street Solutions in a heartbeat."

"They want you to be comfortable with what they want you to do and if you're not comfortable, they'll hold your hand and help you walk through it so you understand it and are comfortable.  They'll keep doing that and educate you as to what's going on and why.  They want you to understand.  They want to be a partner with you.  They want to help lead you forward, and to me, that's a lot."  Mike talks about how Water Street Solutions educates