James Lanier
Agent
James was born and raised in Ridgeville, WI, south of Tomah. He spent his childhood roaming
the woods around his family farm. His love of the outdoors, especially managing the land for
wildlife, was passed down to him from his grandmother and mother. His grandmother was one
of the first farmers in the state to convert marginal agricultural land and pasture back into
woodlands. Along with his mother, he manages his family’s 360-acre farm for deer/wildlife,
timber, and agriculture. Parts of the farm have been in his family for over 125 years. For James,
it has been a proving ground for wildlife enhancement projects that include: food plots,
timber/forest stand improvements, invasive species control, prairie restoration, hardwood, and
softwood tree plantings, shrub plantings, enrolling in government programs such as CRP, CSP,
and MFL, pond construction, erosion control projects, and more. The farm also has a small
maple syrup operation that James started in 2006.
Working with his neighbors to improve wildlife habitat has been a passion of his as well. In 2014
James formed two Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) Cooperatives with his
neighboring landowners. In 2015 he formed a Quality Deer Management (QDM) Cooperative
with these same neighbors and many other neighboring landowners.
James is active in several hunting organizations including: National Deer Association, National
Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasant Forever, Wisconsin Bowhunters, and others. He is also a
member of the Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association, Bluebird Restoration Association of
Wisconsin, and the National Woodland Owners Association.
James first obtained his real estate license in 2006. Since then, he has sold apartment
buildings, residential homes, farms, and vacant land. In 2021 he was offered a position with
United Country as a Rural Property Specialist to focus his talents on the lifestyle he lives. It was
a good move for him, and 2024 was his strongest year of sales ever!
“I can help you find and improve the property of your dreams. If you are looking to sell, I
provide the most comprehensive marketing plan available. I am here to help!”
the woods around his family farm. His love of the outdoors, especially managing the land for
wildlife, was passed down to him from his grandmother and mother. His grandmother was one
of the first farmers in the state to convert marginal agricultural land and pasture back into
woodlands. Along with his mother, he manages his family’s 360-acre farm for deer/wildlife,
timber, and agriculture. Parts of the farm have been in his family for over 125 years. For James,
it has been a proving ground for wildlife enhancement projects that include: food plots,
timber/forest stand improvements, invasive species control, prairie restoration, hardwood, and
softwood tree plantings, shrub plantings, enrolling in government programs such as CRP, CSP,
and MFL, pond construction, erosion control projects, and more. The farm also has a small
maple syrup operation that James started in 2006.
Working with his neighbors to improve wildlife habitat has been a passion of his as well. In 2014
James formed two Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) Cooperatives with his
neighboring landowners. In 2015 he formed a Quality Deer Management (QDM) Cooperative
with these same neighbors and many other neighboring landowners.
James is active in several hunting organizations including: National Deer Association, National
Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasant Forever, Wisconsin Bowhunters, and others. He is also a
member of the Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association, Bluebird Restoration Association of
Wisconsin, and the National Woodland Owners Association.
James first obtained his real estate license in 2006. Since then, he has sold apartment
buildings, residential homes, farms, and vacant land. In 2021 he was offered a position with
United Country as a Rural Property Specialist to focus his talents on the lifestyle he lives. It was
a good move for him, and 2024 was his strongest year of sales ever!
“I can help you find and improve the property of your dreams. If you are looking to sell, I
provide the most comprehensive marketing plan available. I am here to help!”