WARD FARMS, INC.

Ward Farms, Inc. specializes in agricultural land management and risk mitigation services. Their core capabilities include the implementation of conservation reserve programs focused on protecting long-term food production capabilities, reducing soil erosion, improving water quality, and the creation of wildlife habitats. Additionally, the company participates in revenue-based agricultural risk coverage programs designed to offset out-of-pocket losses when crop revenues fall below established benchmarks. The company works exclusively with the Department of Agriculture, where it performs a combination of environmental stewardship and agricultural financial risk management activities. Their relationship with the agency is characterized by recurring participation in national conservation and crop insurance initiatives.