You do not need every document before Ash & Acre can start. But the more clearly the acquisition and land history can be described, the easier it is to decide whether the property deserves deeper work.
Property and acquisition facts
- Approximate deeded or privately acquired acres
- Acquisition date or year
- Purchase documents or closing statement, when available
- Any leased, federal, permit, or separately controlled acreage that should not be mixed with the acquired land
Agricultural history
- Historical crop or agricultural use
- Irrigation or dryland history
- Whether the prior owner routinely fertilized or amended the soil
- Seller records, field records, agronomy notes, or fertilizer invoices when available
Existing soil evidence
Previous soil tests, laboratory reports, nutrient-management plans, crop-consultant records, or other parcel-specific evidence can help the team understand what is already known and what new sampling may be useful.
Pricing evidence
Retained invoices, dealer quotes, or documented historical product prices can strengthen the acquisition-period pricing layer when they are available.
The point of gathering records
The goal is not paperwork for its own sake. Each record should help answer a real question about the property, the nutrient value, the acquisition, or the support behind the final conclusion.