LAFAYETTE, Indiana — “American Family Farmland: Preserving Value & Creating Wealth” by Johnny Klemme has been named a finalist in the Business category of the 2026 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, the world’s largest international awards program for independent authors and publishers.
Award Winning Author Johnny Klemme named finalist for 2026 Book awards by Indie
The recognition highlights the growing national conversation around farmland inheritance, family legacy and long-term land stewardship — topics at the center of Klemme’s work as an author, speaker and farmland broker.
Published as a practical guide for farmland owners and heirs, “American Family Farmland” addresses the emotional, financial and operational realities families face when farmland changes hands across generations. The book is one of the first written specifically for non-operating heirs and landowners navigating the once-in-a-lifetime responsibility of inheriting family farmland.
“Farmland is rarely just another asset,” said Klemme. “For many families, it represents decades — sometimes generations — of hard work, sacrifice and identity. This book was written to help families make informed decisions while protecting both relationships and the long-term value of the land.”
Rather than focusing solely on real estate transactions, the book explores how families can navigate communication challenges, understand changing agricultural markets, evaluate ownership structures and determine the future of inherited land. It provides guidance for families who intend to continue farming as well as those considering leasing or selling farmland.
Klemme is a principal at Geswein Farm & Land, where he works with investors, farmers and heirs nationwide on the sale, management and inheritance of high-value farmland. Through his advisory work, he has seen firsthand the complexity surrounding multigenerational land transitions and the need for clearer guidance for landowners.
The Next Generation Indie Book Awards recognize independently published books from around the world across a wide range of categories, honoring authors and publishers for excellence in content and presentation.
About Johnny Klemme:
Johnny Klemme is an author, speaker and farmland broker. He is the author of “American Family Farmland” and a principal at Geswein Farm & Land. He connects with investors, farmers and heirs nationwide, helping them navigate the sale, management, and inheritance of high-value farmland.
About the Book:
“American Family Farmland, Preserving Values and Creating Wealth: A Landowner’s Guide to Inheriting the Farm” is the first guide dedicated specifically to heirs and landowners navigating the once-in-a-lifetime decision of inheriting a farm. More than a real estate manual, it provides a roadmap for families to navigate conflict, understand the financial landscape, and make decisions that honor the legacy of previous generations — whether the goal is to keep the farm or simplify a sale.
