
Helping families grow & protect land legacies, with expert farm succession planning built to last.
Scott Alexander, land advisor, legacy-lover, and great-great-Grandson of a 4’7” iron-willed farming wife named ‘Hatchet Harriet’.
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“Land isn’t a commodity. It’s your story, your roots, your future.”
—Scott Alexander
At Next Acre, we understand that farm succession planning is about more than legal documents or financial spreadsheets. It’s about preserving generational stories, resolving tensions with grace, and guiding families toward lasting legacy.
Our founder, Scott Alexander, grew up with a deep respect for the land—and the stories rooted in it. Like the one about his great-great-grandmother, Hatchet Harriet. Just 4’7” and full of fire, she once marched down to the town saloon and cracked open a whiskey barrel with a steel wedge because she’d had enough. Of the noise. The nonsense. The damage.
That same grit still shapes everything we do.
We don’t offer cookie-cutter plans.
We offer real help, rooted in faith, family, and a deep understanding of what’s at stake. Whether we’re riding along in a combine or sitting around a kitchen table, we’re here to help families make wise, lasting decisions—together.
From succession planning strategies to sensitive mediation, we walk with families step by step. With honesty. With care. And with the kind of local insight that only comes from generations of Ohio farm life.
Because legacy isn’t just about what you own—it’s about what you stand for.

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Trusted by Attorneys. Preferred by CPAs. Chosen by Families.
If you’re a legal or financial professional working with farm families, you know the challenges of navigating generational transitions. That’s where we come in.
As farm succession planning consultants, Next Acre serves as a trusted partner—offering relational, values-driven support that complements your technical expertise. We specialize in family dynamics, communication, and practical legacy planning. With deep roots in Ohio and a Christ-centered approach, we’re the kind of partner your clients will thank you for introducing.
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