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About Us
Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.) was founded in 2013 by attorney Jillian Hishaw. Our organization's mission is deeply personal and was born from a painful family experience. Hishaw’s family hired a lawyer to help pay the property taxes on the family land the land. The lawyer misused the funds. This led to the theft of family land. The property was sold in a tax lien sale without proper notice being given to the elders in the family, a devastating event that inspired Hishaw to dedicate her career to protecting others from similar injustices. This incident highlighted the urgent need for accessible legal and financial expertise for landowners.
We are Protecting Land and Legacy
F.A.R.M.S., has impacted agricultural policy and legal processes included:
Federal Lien Litigation: Representing small family farms and ranches to successfully get federal liens released from their land.
Asset Restoration: Litigating on behalf of individuals to restore seized bank accounts and combat financial injustice.
Secured Property Protection: Assisting homeowners and non-homeowners in releasing unsecured debt while strategically protecting their secured property through bankruptcy and estate planning.
Our extensive background provides us with a unique perspective on the challenges facing landowners and equips. With Hishaw’s the expertise to combat predatory lenders and complex legal systems many farms have been protected for future generations.
Innovating for a Secure Future
Jillian Hishaw's dedication extends beyond the courtroom. She has authored multiple books, including works on Medicaid liens, farm tax credits, and the integration of blockchain and cryptocurrency in agriculture. Her work in these publications provides practical, actionable advice for landowners navigating modern financial landscapes.
Today, F.A.R.M.S. is leading the charge in agri-tech innovation. By developing tools such as a blockchain legislative tracker and an AI currency-crypto converter, we are leveraging technology to empower farmers and ranchers. This innovative approach helps to combat systematic land theft and protects family assets from rising digital threats and predatory practices, ensuring a more secure and prosperous future for agricultural communities worldwide.already have the supplies you need to get started.
Our mission is to Protecting farmers' land assets through technical assistance and agri-tech.
“without land and natural resources there is no sustainable future.”
— Jillian Hishaw, Founder of Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.)
