Become a Farm Operator


As an operator, you bring the land, expertise, and hands-on care for your existing herd. We invest directly in your current livestock, unlocking value from what you already have. Together, we create shared success without the need for new debt or expansions. Ready to monetize your herd smarter?

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Why Local Ranchers Are Partnering with OM.Farm?

With U.S. cattle herds at record lows and feeder prices hitting $363/cwt in September 2025, now's the time to leverage your experience for growth. OM.Farm empowers you to monetize your existing assets without selling out or borrowing.

Here's why ranchers in your area are saying yes:

Instant Liquidity from Your Current Herd:
Get upfront capital for farm needs (e.g., equipment upgrades or family priorities) by selling shares in what you already own—no new purchases or expansions required. In this tight-supply market, that's real money without risk.

Keep the Lion's Share – Up to 80% Profits:
You cover daily costs (feed, vet) and make all market decisions based on your expertise. We take just 20% (or less) on sales, so you pocket the majority—like $106k+ on a 100-head feeder auction at today's highs.

Hands-On Control, Zero Hassle:
Sell when and where it makes sense (auctions, local markets) using your know-how. Report our share via dashboard for a quick payment link—we handle the rest, keeping things simple and local.

Tailored for Your Operation:
Designed for family and mid-sized ranches with existing herds. No massive scale needed—just adequate resources to manage shared leases.

How It Works

Steps to becoming our operator

Getting started as a farm operator is straightforward and designed for busy ranchers. Here's the streamlined 4-step process to unlock value from your existing herd through shared leasing with OM.Farm:

  • Verify your qualifications: existing livestock farm registered with your local state and issued a Premises Identification Number (PIN), with adequate resources (e.g., facilities, feed, labor) and a current herd.

  • OM.Farm reviews your listing and extends an offer to purchase shares in your livestock via a shared leasing agreement. Negotiate simple terms like upfront capital for liquidity, your full care role, and profit splits (e.g., 80/20 favoring you). We formalize it as a legally binding contract for mutual security—no external parties involved.

  • Manage your herd hands-on: feeding, health monitoring, veterinary care, and farm tasks until marketable weight, progeny production, or milestones. Access our tools for market insights and support to streamline your work—you cover these costs, as outlined.

  • When ready, sell your livestock (including the shares we own) through open markets or auctions based on your experience and best market decisions. Report the bill of sale for our portion via your dashboard; we'll instantly generate a secure payment link for you to remit our share (e.g., 20% after deducting your agreed costs like feed). You keep the huge chunk (like 80%) with quick, transparent processing—payouts to you are automatic upon confirmation.

Operator Partnership Program

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No, you don't need a massive operation to get started—OM.Farm is designed for family-run and mid-sized farms too. As long as you have an established livestock farm with adequate resources (like facilities, feed, and labor) to manage shared leases on your existing herd, and can demonstrate operational capacity through your current animals, you're eligible. This keeps the barrier low so more traditional farmers can access the benefits of shared leasing without scaling up prematurely.

  • OM.Farm is completely free for operators—no platform fees whatsoever. You use our tools, listings, and support at zero cost, keeping more of your hard-earned profits. We make our model sustainable through our investment side, so you can focus on your ranch without any hidden charges.

  • Every shared leasing agreement is a legally binding contract tailored to state-specific livestock laws, reviewed by our in-house legal team for fairness, compliance, and risk mitigation. We include clauses for scenarios like health issues or market changes, ensuring both you and investors are covered with clear dispute resolution paths. Plus, all documents are digital and easy to access via your dashboard, giving you peace of mind without needing your own lawyer.

  • We currently only focus on cattle, sheep/goats, and pigs—no poultry. This keeps our partnerships streamlined for these high-demand species with strong market viability for shares or progeny. Focus on healthy, market-ready animals from your existing herd; during listing, you'll specify details like breed, age, and health status for our direct review.

  • Agreements are flexible and usually run 6-18 months, depending on the livestock type and goals (e.g., until marketable weight for feeder cattle or birthing cycles for breeders). OM.Farm negotiate the timeline upfront with our operators, and extensions are common if both parties agree. This structure aligns with natural growth cycles, minimizing long-term commitments while maximizing returns.

  • As the operator, you handle care and costs, but our agreements include contingency clauses for health events, like adjusted profit shares or prorated resolutions. OM.Farm provides access to our vet network and best-practice resources to prevent issues. In rare cases of total loss, the contract outlines equitable outcomes to protect your investment in the herd.

  • After your sale, report our portion via the bill of sale upload— we'll generate a secure payment link for remittance within days. You retain your full share (e.g., 80%) immediately from the transaction, with our process ensuring transparency and speed. Track everything in your dashboard for real-time updates.

  • There's no strict minimum, but we recommend starting with one head so that you can become familiar with how we work. Our commitments depend on our budget and how much we can raise with financial institutions and partners, but we typically operate 5-10 head per farm and even more depending on the size of your farm.

Get in touch.

We offer a variety of livestock leasing options, enabling you to grow your farming operations effectively and efficiently. Contact us today and let us help you expand your farming business.